Beethoven / Barnatan / Gilbert - Piano Concertos 1 / 3 / 4 - Import 2 CD

Credits:

Beethoven / Barnatan / Gilbert

Description:

Barnatan, trusted by Weilerstein, recorded Beethoven's concerto with full confidence. The Academy Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Gilbert, also gives a fine performance! Israeli pianist Inon Barnatan, who is gaining recognition in Europe and the United States, will release his first piano concerto in time for the Beethoven Year in 2020. Born in Tel Aviv in 1979, Barnatan began playing piano at the age of 3 and made his orchestral debut at 11. He has studied with Victor Delevianko, Maria Curcio, Christopher Elton, and Leon Fleischer. During his three-season tenure with the New York Philharmonic, Barnatan performed concertos and chamber music with the orchestra, and expanded his activities around the United States. Barnatan's charm lies in his colorful piano tone.The London Evening Standard called him "a true poet of the keyboard instrument, with refinement, precision, and assured delivery," and BBC Music magazine said, "A superb performance. The BBC Music Magazine called it "a superb performance, with a keen musical talent, overwhelming insight in interpretation, and graceful pianism, all in near-perfect balance. The New York Philharmonic Orchestra is conducted by Alan Gilbert, who has been a trusted conductor since the Philharmonic's subscription debut, and the orchestra is the prestigious Academy of St. Martin in the Fields in England. Gilbert's skillful conducting is brilliant as he accompanies the soloists and lets their personalities shine through. The three piano concertos in this recording were recorded in December 2015, but Barnatan came to Japan the following month in January 2016 to perform Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3 with the Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Gilbert, to critical acclaim. Barnatan subsequently visited Japan in April 2017 and June 2018, making his name known to Japanese audiences.The Trio Concerto is performed by the young violinist Stefan Jackieve and cellist Alisa Weilerstein, with whom the group has long collaborated in chamber music. They will be heard with the elongated expressive power that comes from the very breathing together of A-Un. King International

Tracklisting:

1.Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15~I. Allegro con brio
2.Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15~II. Largo
3.Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15~III. Rondo. Allegro scherzando
4.Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37~I. Allegro con brio
5.Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37~II. Largo
6.Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37~III. Rondo. Allegro