Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 2; Piano Concerto No. 3; ‘Paganini’ Rhapsody; 3 Etudes Tableaux; 5 Preludes
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COMPOSERS: Rachmaninov
LABELS: Decca
WORKS: Piano Concerto No. 2; Piano Concerto No. 3; ‘Paganini’ Rhapsody; 3 Etudes Tableaux; 5 Preludes
PERFORMER: Vladimir Ashkenazy; LSO/André Previn
CATALOGUE NO: 436 386-2 pADD (1964/72/76)
This two-disc reissue of Ashkenazy captures his breathtaking brilliance and virtuosity. The orchestral support is unswervingly sympathetic and appropriate. Ashkenazy’s playing in the anthology of Preludes and Etudes Tableaux is full of panache and flair. This is a most desirable purchase. Nicholas Rast