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Byron Janis: Prokofiev; Rachmaninov...(Recorded By Mercury On Location In Moscow)

Byron Janis: Prokofiev; Rachmaninov...(Recorded By Mercury On Location In Moscow)
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Track Listing

  1. Piano Concerto No. 3 in C major, Op. 26: Andante - Allegro
  2. Piano Concerto No. 3 in C major, Op. 26: Theme and Variations. Andantino
  3. Piano Concerto No. 3 in C major, Op. 26: Allegro, Ma Non Troppo
  4. Piano Concerto No. 1 in F sharp minor, Op. 1: No. 1, Vivace - Moderato
  5. Piano Concerto No. 1 in F sharp minor, Op. 1: No. 2, Andante
  6. Piano Concerto No. 1 in F sharp minor, Op. 1: No. 3, Allegro vivace
  7. Toccata for piano in D minor, Op. 11
  8. Piano Sonata No. 3 in F minor ('Concerto Without Orchestra'), Op. 14: Variations on a Theme by Clara Wieck "Quasi Variazioni"
  9. Song without Words for piano No. 25 in G major, Op. 62/1
  10. Scenas Infantis for piano: Run, run
  11. Scenas Infantis for piano: March

Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #77791 in Music
  • Released on: 1994-02-15
  • Number of discs: 1

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
Prokofiev's Third was one of the concertos that appeared in the Richard Dreyfuss movie "The Competition," and Byron Janis's performance is generally considered to be more than competition-worthy. In fact, many consider it the best ever, also a function of Kirill Kondrashin's inspired accompaniments. Janis's performance is a bit slower than usual, not because he lacks energy or technique, but rather because he actually takes the time to play all of those notes and make something musically satisfying out of them. It's a very personal interpretation, carried through with blazing conviction; and the coupling, Rachmaninoff's early First Concerto, is equally stunning. --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews

Janis delivers5
The best attribute of this recording must be the rhythmic drive of both the pianist and the orchestra. I find Janis and Horowitz both to possess this "living rhythm", probably as a result of their work together. The first movement is fresh and alive for me again. You might notice that the editorial suggests that many believe this to be the best recording of this work. Count me among those.

SIMPLY THE BEST!5
This is simply the best perfomance of this concerto and the ONLY one in which the pianist plays ALL the notes! Also, the only performance which reveals the inner colors of the piece. A marvel!