Nobuyuki Tsujii, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra & Domingo Hindoyan — Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 3 - Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker

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The Japanese pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii has been blind from birth, and his path to stardom has accordingly been tougher than most. Tsujii’s account of Rachmaninoff’s Third Piano Concerto is gripping from start to finish, with a compelling account of the great opening movement cadenza (he plays the longer of the two versions Rachmaninoff wrote). Even in the vaulting acrobatics of the finale, Tsujii seems incapable of making an ugly sound, his tone consistently glowing richly from within. A suite from Tchaikovsky’s ballet <i>The Nutcracker</i>, arranged for piano, is the main coupling. A teasing sense of humour informs Tsujii’s “Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy”, while the welling “Intermezzo” combines charm, delicacy and a beguiling touch of Romantic fantasy. A clutch of shorter arrangements completes the programme, including a poignant take on Rachmaninoff’s song “How Fair This Spot”. Tsujii himself provides an audio commentary on the album in English, an interesting bonus to this richly engaging recital.

Артист

Nobuyuki Tsujii, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra & Domingo Hindoyan

Треки

  1. The Nutcracker, Op. 71 (Transcr. Pletnev as Concert Suite for Piano): I. March 1:53
  2. The Nutcracker, Op. 71 (Transcr. Pletnev as Concert Suite for Piano): II. Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy 2:16
  3. The Nutcracker, Op. 71 (Transcr. Pletnev as Concert Suite for Piano): III. Tarantella 1:16
  4. The Nutcracker, Op. 71 (Transcr. Pletnev as Concert Suite for Piano): IV. Intermezzo 3:42
  5. The Nutcracker, Op. 71 (Transcr. Pletnev as Concert Suite for Piano): V. Trepak 1:12
  6. The Nutcracker, Op. 71 (Transcr. Pletnev as Concert Suite for Piano): VI. Chinese Dance 1:07
  7. The Nutcracker, Op. 71 (Transcr. Pletnev as Concert Suite for Piano): VII. Andante maestoso 5:32
  8. 12 Romances, Op. 21: No. 5, Lilacs (Version for Piano) 2:25
  9. 12 Romances, Op. 21: No. 7, How Fair This Spot (Transcr. Volodos for Piano) 2:35
  10. The Tale of Tsar Saltan: Flight of the Bumblebee (Arr. Rachmaninoff for Piano) 1:19
  11. 14 Romances, Op. 34: No. 14, Vocalise (Transcr. Richardson for Piano) 6:22
  12. Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 30: I. Allegro ma non tanto 17:25
  13. Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 30: II. Intermezzo. Adagio 10:37
  14. Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 30: III. Finale. Alla breve 13:53
  15. Audio Commentary by Nobuyuki Tsujii (English) 3:51