in Classical Music (May, 2015)
Prokofiev’s second concerto is one of his most personal utterances, its mammoth first movement cadenza seething with anger at the death of a friend. Gerstein seizes it by the scruff of the neck and never lets go in a performance of stunning power and control. If the Tchaikovsky is slightly less distinctive, it is nevertheless worth hearing, especially in such a fine recording. …
Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev: Piano Concertos
Konzert für Klavier und Orchester Nr. 1 b-moll op. 23
1. Allegro non troppo e molto maestoso
2. Andantino simplice
3. Allegro con fuoco
Konzert für Klavier und Orchester Nr. 2 g-moll op. 16
1. Andantino
2. Scherzo
3. Intermezzo: Allegro moderato
4. Finale: Allegro tempestoso
Gerstein, Kirill / Gaffigan, James
21,90€
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