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Composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven

Artist(s):
Emil Gilels

Conductor:
John Barbirolli

Background: Emil Gilels (1916–1985), along with Sviatoslav Richter, was one of the most celebrated pianists of the 20th century.

These rare broadcast recordings make their first appearance on CD.

The live recording of the Beethoven Piano Concerto No.4 from the 1966 Edinburgh Festival together with the distinguished accompaniment of Sir John Barbirolli produce a performance of great poetry, imagination and power. Gilels had a wonderful, discriminating ear and throughout the concerto brings a chamber music quality to his playing when the score demands.

Gilels recorded the work in the studio in 1957 and 1968 but there are very few live performances available where the pianist is ‘caught on the wing’ in good sound.

The Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No.2 in the abridged version by Siloti from 1959 brings out Gilels’ incredible technique and virtuosity (The New York Times dubbed him ‘the little giant’) with Kirill Kondrashin transforming the LPO into an authentic Russian-sounding orchestra.

Ambient Mastering adds an extra dimension to these distinguished performances recorded over 45 years ago.

CATALOGUE NR: ICAC5032
RECORD LABEL: ICA Classics
FORMAT: CD
PRICE: including VAT £ 10.49
RELEASE DATE: 30-Aug-2011

COMPOSER: Ludwig van Beethoven  (other composers in brackets after works)
TITLE: Emil Gilels
TRACKS: Piano Concerto Number 4 in G Opus 58 (Beethoven). Piano Concerto Number 2 (Tchaikovsky - Siloti version).
ORCHESTRA: Halle Orchestra and London Philharmonic
CONDUCTOR: John Barbirolli and Kyrill Kondrashin
ARTISTS: Emil Gilels      

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: recorded Edinburgh Festival Usher Hall Edinburgh 13-Sep-1966 / BBC Maida Vale Studios London 23-Feb-1959 - Jan-2012 4 star BBC Music Mag.

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