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Contents: [Ashkenazy 85th Birthday Commemoration] [Limited Edition] [UHQCD Specification] [Green Color Label Coating] [First Price Reduction] Vladimir Ashkenazy, the pianist and conductor who made a name for himself worldwide at the 1955 International Chopin Piano Competition, left behind numerous masterpieces on the Decca label with his outstanding technique and refined tone. The news of his retirement from concert activities in January 2020 spread around the world, and many fans lamented his retirement. Since it is no longer possible to hear him perform live in concert, this series brings together masterpieces that spotlight Ashkenazy's wide repertoire and rich career. This collection features 25 albums that showcase Ashkenazy's achievements as a pianist, from his early Chopin works, which are still supported by many fans, to his long-standing Rachmaninoff works, to his Shostakovich collections that highlight his mature pianism, and even works for two pianos that he worked on with his eldest son, Vovka. This album marks Ashkenazy's first Bach recording in four years. It comes four years after his previous recording of all the Partitas, and includes the popular Italian Concerto and four other short pieces. His increasingly mature pianism complements Bach's music perfectly. [Track Listing] J.S. Bach: 1. French Overture (Partita) in B minor, BWV 831 2. Italian Aria and Variations in A minor, BWV 989 3. Concerto in D minor, BWV 974 4. Italian Concerto in F major, BWV 971 Vladimir Ashkenazy (piano) Recording: October 2013, April 2014 Potton Hall, Suffolk Media Reviews etc. This album marks Ashkenazy's first Bach recording in four years. Coming four years after his previous complete Partita recording, this album couples four short pieces, including the popular Italian Concerto. His increasingly mature pianism complements Bach's music beautifully. (C)RS
