Experience the masterful artistry of Aldo Ciccolini in this captivating live album, "Portrait: Ciccolini Plays Saint-Saëns, Chopin & Liszt." Recorded with the Orchestre de Paris under the baton of Serge Baudo, this collection showcases Ciccolini's virtuosity and deep musical insight. The album features a stunning performance of Camille Saint-Saëns' Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, alongside Chopin's four renowned Ballades, each a testament to the composer's poetic genius. Additionally, the album includes two brilliant transcriptions by Franz Liszt, drawn from Verdi's operas "Il Trovatore" and "Rigoletto." Released on Urania Records, this live recording captures the energy and spontaneity of a live performance, offering listeners an intimate glimpse into Ciccolini's extraordinary talent. With a duration of over an hour, this album is a treasure trove for classical music enthusiasts, highlighting the timeless appeal of these iconic works.
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Tracks
Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 22, R. 190: I. Andante sostenuto (Live)Camille Saint-Saëns, Aldo Ciccolini, Orchestre de Paris, Serge Baudo
Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 22, R. 190: II. Allegro scherzando (Live)Camille Saint-Saëns, Aldo Ciccolini, Orchestre de Paris, Serge Baudo
Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 22, R. 190: III. Presto (Live)Camille Saint-Saëns, Aldo Ciccolini, Orchestre de Paris, Serge Baudo
Ballade No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 23, B. 66 (Live)Frédéric Chopin, Aldo Ciccolini
Ballade No. 2 in F Major, Op. 38, B. 102 (Live)Frédéric Chopin, Aldo Ciccolini
Ballade No. 3 in A-Flat Major, Op. 47, B. 136 (Live)Frédéric Chopin, Aldo Ciccolini
Ballade No. 4 in F Minor, Op. 52, B. 146 (Live)Frédéric Chopin, Aldo Ciccolini
Miserere du Trovatore, S. 433 (After G. Verdi) [Live]Franz Liszt, Aldo Ciccolini
Paraphrase de concert sur Rigoletto, S. 434 (After G. Verdi) [Live]Franz Liszt, Aldo Ciccolini
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