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In Reply to: RE: Rach. Piano 3 comparison. posted by Sigmund on May 10, 2017 at 19:43:22
Don't mean to hijack this thread, but since we're discussing Rachmaninoff: did anyone else here attend any of the Rachmaninoff Festival concerts in Philadelphia last month? I was able to go to all three concerts (despite the logistical complications caused by the NFL draft going on at the same time), which meant hearing all four concertos, the Paganini Rhapsody, and the Symphonic Dances over the course of three evenings. A tremendous experience. The two pianist were Haochen Zhang (Van Cliburn competition gold medalist) and Nicolai Lugansky. Zhang must have drawn the short straw, because he played the 1st and 4th concertos. Lugansky played the "biggies," including the Paganini Rhapsody and the 3rd concerto in one concert, surely a supreme test of any pianist's endurance--comparable to a major league pitcher throwing both games of a double-header.
Again, don't mean to distract from the original discussion, but I was curious to see if any other inmates were able to attend a truly memorable series of concerts.
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Asa yet, I've not heard Lugansky in concert -- other than "broadcast" recordings. I'd love to see him perform. Count me envious, as I consider him one of the finest pianists of the current crop.
"Life without music is a mistake" (Nietzsche)
Lugansky's approach to the Rachmaninoff concertos is just a bit more "epic" than I'd like, but, given this approach, I prefer his performance with Oramo to any of Ashkenazy's of the Third Concerto. (I don't like Lugansky's earlier recording of the Third with Shpiller as well, although I think Amphissa said he prefers that earlier one. Just a bit too much girth for me in that one - LOL!) Another thing I like about the Lugansky/Oramo set is that the balance between piano and orchestra is a bit more realistic than on most recordings, with the solo piano not so artificially highlighted.
Lucky you. :)
@Chris - "And I suspect that there's one very recent recording which I like, and which for you may fall into the category of "breakneck speed with breathless displays of virtuosity"! Actually, I wouldn't entirely disagree with that description, but I love it anyway! ;-)"
Are you referring to Khatia Buniatishvili? If so, I agree with you completely. Fantastic playing, even with the incredible speed at various times.
On another note, anyone heard the recording by Andsnes/Pappano?
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