Grieg & Chopin - Vladimir Ashkenazy Piano Concert Live

Grieg & Chopin - Vladimir Ashkenazy Piano Concert Live (CBH213)

Edvard Grieg: Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16 *

• 1. Allegro molto moderato (12'56)

• 2. Adagio (06'17)

• 3. Allegro moderato molto e marcato (10'02)

Fryderyc Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21**

• 4. Majestic (13'45)

• 5. Larghetto (08'48)

• 7. Allegro vivace (07'38)

Total time: 59:25

Piano: Vladimir Ashkenazy

Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra*

Leningrad Academy Symphony Orchestra**

Conductor: Karsten Andersen *

Conductor: Arvids Jansons**

Recording: Bergen, 1970*

Recording: Leningrad, 21 February 1960**

In Ashkenazy's long and complex discography, published entirely by Decca, some piano concertos are missing or difficult to find. This album brings together some rare and valuable recordings made during the pianist's concerts, including those by composers rarely found on Decca, especially Grieg and Chopin .