Emil Gilels - Legacy: Gilels Abbotsholme Recital [COMPACT DISCS]

Ica Classics

Artist: Emil Gilels

Title: Legacy: Gilels Abbotsholme Recital

Condition: New

Format: COMPACT DISCS

Release Date: 2013

Label: Ica Classics

UPC: 5060244551084

Genre: Classical Composers

Album Tracks

1. Scherzo: Sehr Markiert
2. Gigue: Seht Schnell
3. Romanze: Sehr Rasch Und Mit Bravour
4. Fughette: Leise
5. NR. 1 D-Moll: Andante - Allegro Ma Non Troppo
6. NR. 2 D-Dur: Andante Espressivo E Dolce - Allegro Non Troppo - Tempo 1
7. NR. 3 H-Moll: Intermezzo
8. NR. 4 H-Dur: Andante Con Moto - Più Lento - Tempo 1
9. Polonaise No. 2
10. Allegro Maestoso
11. Scherzo: Molto Vivace
12. Largo
13. Finale: Presto, Ma Non Tanto
14. Fantasy in D minor

This authorized BBC tape has never been issued before. The recital is slightly unusual in that Gilels opens with Schumann's rarely heard Four Klavierstuckeop.32. Gilels only performed these pieces late in his career from 1977 to 1984. This is an exceptionally rare CD and presents the Russian pianist at his best in a relaxed, informal atmosphere. There is a beautifully played encore - Mozart's D minor Fantasy K397 - which is also featured on this well-filled 80+minute disc.