The album Piano Concerto No 1 Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini by Mikhail Pletnev, Philharmonia Orchestra, Libor Pešek Rachmaninov is a stunning rendition of the composer's work. The album features Pletnev's virtuosic playing on the piano, which is accompanied by the Philharmonia Orchestra under the baton of Pešek.
The album is a beautiful blend of the classic and the modern, with Pletnev's interpretation of Rachmaninov's music bringing a fresh perspective to the composer's works. The pianist's technical prowess is on full display, as he effortlessly navigates the complex and intricate passages of the concerto.
The Philharmonia Orchestra provides a rich and full-bodied accompaniment to Pletnev's playing, making for a truly majestic listening experience. The orchestra's performance is precise and powerful, perfectly complementing Pletnev's virtuosity.
Recorded at St. Augustine's Church, Kilburn, London, November, 1987.
Originally released in 1988 on Virgin Classics (0777 7595062 5).
Jewel case housed in outer slipcover.
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About Mikhail Pletnev, Philharmonia Orchestra, Libor Pešek Rachmaninov
Russian pianist, conductor and composer, born 14 April 1957 in Arkhangelsk, Soviet Union. After winning first prize and gold medal on the VI International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow in 1978, he started touring extensively around the world. Pletnev debuted as a conductor in 1980. He found the (RNO) in 1990, the first non-government-supported orchestra in Russia since 1917, and became its first principal conductor. He lives in Switzerland since 1996, and more recently in Thailand.
His name can be transliterated variously as Mikhail Vasilievich Pletnev in English and Michail Wassiljewitsch Pletnjow in German.
Piano Concerto No 1 Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini by Mikhail Pletnev, Philharmonia Orchestra, Libor Pešek Rachmaninov is a magnificent album that showcases the brilliance of one of the greatest composers of the 20th century. Pletnev and the Philharmonia Orchestra's performance is a testament to the enduring power and beauty of Rachmaninov's music.