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Contents: [Decca 85th Anniversary Commemorative Edition] Decca Classic Best 50: A series of classic masterpieces and standard recordings from Decca, a prestigious classical label! This compact 2-disc set features famous pieces and recordings that Decca is proud of. Ashkenazy's second complete Rachmaninoff cycle is a superb recording that culminates in the rich experience and cultivated sensibility he has developed as a musician over time. With his broadly refined pianism and diverse touch, he confronts Rachmaninoff's music with refined and supple strength. Haitink's support is also outstanding. High-precision rubidium clock cutting reproduces sound quality that is more faithful to the master. Track Listing Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 1 in F-sharp minor, Op. 1 1. Movement 1: Vivace 2. Movement 2: Andante 3. Movement 3: Allegro vivace Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op. 30 4. Movement 1: Allegro ma non tanto 5. Movement 2: Intermezzo (Adagio) 6. Movement 3: Finale (Alla breve) Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18 1. Movement 1: Moderato 2. Movement 2: Adagio sostenuto 3. Movement 3: Allegro scherzando Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G minor, Op. 40 4. Movement 1: Allegro vivace 5. Movement 2: Largo 6. Third Movement: Allegro vivace Media Reviews and More: Part of Decca's 85th Anniversary (2014) "Decca Classical Best 50" series. This album features Rachmaninoff's complete piano concertos performed by Rachmaninoff specialist Vladimir Ashkenazy. A digitally recorded album capturing an overwhelming performance. (C)RS
