Immerse yourself in the masterful artistry of Rudolf Serkin with "The Rudolf Serkin Edition," a comprehensive collection that celebrates the legendary pianist's extraordinary career. Spanning nearly eight hours, this meticulously curated set features Serkin's breathtaking interpretations of Mozart's piano concertos and sonatas, recorded over several decades. With a total of 66 tracks, this edition offers an unparalleled opportunity to experience the depth and nuance of Serkin's playing, from his early recordings to his later, more reflective performances.
The album showcases Serkin's unmatched technical prowess and profound musical insight, making it an essential addition to any classical music enthusiast's library. Each piece is performed with a sensitivity and clarity that reveal Serkin's deep understanding of the composer's intentions. Whether you're a longtime admirer of Serkin's work or a newcomer to his artistry, this collection is sure to captivate and inspire.
Recorded with Deutsche Grammophon, the album benefits from exceptional sound quality, allowing every note and subtle nuance of Serkin's playing to shine. The set includes iconic works such as Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K. 467, and Piano Concerto No. 24 in C Minor, K. 491, as well as Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109. Each performance is a testament to Serkin's enduring legacy as one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century.
"The Rudolf Serkin Edition" is not just a compilation of recordings; it is a testament to a lifetime of dedication to the piano. Serkin's interpretations are marked by a rare combination of virtuosity and poetic sensitivity, making this collection a timeless treasure for classical music lovers. Dive into the rich tapestry of Serkin's musical journey and discover the enduring beauty of his artistry.
Piano Concerto No. 9 in E-Flat Major, K. 271: I. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rudolf Serkin, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 9 in E-Flat Major, K. 271: II. AndantinoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rudolf Serkin, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 9 in E-Flat Major, K. 271: III. Rondeau. PrestoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rudolf Serkin, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 17 in G Major, K. 453: I. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rudolf Serkin, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 17 in G Major, K. 453: II. AndanteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rudolf Serkin, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 17 in G Major, K. 453: III. Allegretto - PrestoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rudolf Serkin, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 20 in D Minor, K. 466: I. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rudolf Serkin, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 20 in D Minor, K. 466: II. RomanceWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rudolf Serkin, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 20 in D Minor, K. 466: III. Rondo. Allegro assaiWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rudolf Serkin, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 12 in A Major, K. 414: I. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rudolf Serkin, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 12 in A Major, K. 414: II. AndanteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rudolf Serkin, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 12 in A Major, K. 414: III. Rondeau. AllegrettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rudolf Serkin, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 27 in B-Flat Major, K. 595: I. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rudolf Serkin, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 27 in B-Flat Major, K. 595: II. LarghettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rudolf Serkin, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 27 in B-Flat Major, K. 595: III. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rudolf Serkin, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 8 in C Major, K. 246 "Lützow": I. Allegro apertoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rudolf Serkin, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 8 in C Major, K. 246 "Lützow": II. AndanteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rudolf Serkin, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 8 in C Major, K. 246 "Lützow": III. Rondeau. Tempo di menuettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rudolf Serkin, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 16 in D Major, K. 451: I. Allegro assaiWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rudolf Serkin, Chamber Orchestra of Europe, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 16 in D Major, K. 451: II. AndanteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rudolf Serkin, Chamber Orchestra of Europe, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 16 in D Major, K. 451: III. Allegro di moltoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rudolf Serkin, Chamber Orchestra of Europe, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K. 467: I. Allegro maestoso (Cadenza: Serkin)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rudolf Serkin, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K. 467: II. AndanteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rudolf Serkin, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K. 467: III. Allegro vivace assai (Cadenza: Serkin)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rudolf Serkin, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, K. 488: I. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rudolf Serkin, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, K. 488: II. AdagioWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rudolf Serkin, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, K. 488: III. Allegro assaiWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rudolf Serkin, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 25 in C Major, K. 503: I. Allegro maestoso (Cadenza: Casadesus)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rudolf Serkin, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 25 in C Major, K. 503: II. AndanteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rudolf Serkin, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 25 in C Major, K. 503: III. AllegrettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rudolf Serkin, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 19 in F Major, K. 459: I. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rudolf Serkin, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 19 in F Major, K. 459: II. AllegrettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rudolf Serkin, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 19 in F Major, K. 459: III. Allegro assaiWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rudolf Serkin, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 15 in B-Flat Major, K. 450: I. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rudolf Serkin, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 15 in B-Flat Major, K. 450: II. AndanteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rudolf Serkin, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 15 in B-Flat Major, K. 450: III. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rudolf Serkin, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 22 in E-Flat Major, K. 482: I. Allegro (Cadenza: Serkin)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rudolf Serkin, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 22 in E-Flat Major, K. 482: II. AndanteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rudolf Serkin, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 22 in E-Flat Major, K. 482: III. Allegro (Cadenza: Serkin)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rudolf Serkin, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 18 in B-Flat Major, K. 456: I. Allegro vivaceWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rudolf Serkin, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 18 in B-Flat Major, K. 456: II. Andante un poco sostenutoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rudolf Serkin, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 18 in B-Flat Major, K. 456: III. Allegro vivaceWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rudolf Serkin, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 24 in C Minor, K. 491: I. Allegro (Cadenza: Serkin)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rudolf Serkin, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 24 in C Minor, K. 491: II. LarghettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rudolf Serkin, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Concerto No. 24 in C Minor, K. 491: III. Allegretto (Cadenza: Serkin)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rudolf Serkin, London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
Piano Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109: I. Vivace, ma non troppo - Adagio espressivo - Tempo ILudwig van Beethoven, Rudolf Serkin
Piano Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109: II. PrestissimoLudwig van Beethoven, Rudolf Serkin
Piano Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109: III. Gesangvoll, mit innigster Empfindung (Andante molto cantabile ed espressivo)Ludwig van Beethoven, Rudolf Serkin
Piano Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109: Variation I: Molto espressivoLudwig van Beethoven, Rudolf Serkin
Piano Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109: Variation II: LeggiermenteLudwig van Beethoven, Rudolf Serkin