Kissin recorded beethoven s second and fifth piano concertos sony classical sk62926 with james levine and the philharmonia orchestra in 1997. Evgeny kissin stood out for a talent far surpassing that of the usual wunderkind and became one of the finest pianists on concert stages. Jul 26, 2017 yesterdays child prodigy, todays living legend of the piano, evgeny kissin is a regular of the verbier festival. Beethoven live by evgeny kissin on amazon music amazon. Books, classical music, dance, film, opera, theatre.
In the main, the performances testify to kissins nearly superhuman keyboard mastery, as well as to his tendency to put pianistic effect first while gliding over the. Here are recordings from a decade later, and they include his first recordings of the first. Beethoven composed in all the main genres of classical music, including symphonies. This year, he performs beethovens landmark piano sonata no. Evgeny kissin beethoven piano concertos are coming. Concert evgeny kissin plays beethoven and rachmaninov. There are few living pianists so wellknown and with such legendary status as evgeny kissin. For a pianist sometimes described as thundering beethoven, his waldstein was strikingly reined. The partnership here is excellent with fresh, forwardmoving orchestral work from levine, and thoughtful and vigourous pianism by kissin. Complete piano concertos by evgeny kissinsir colin davislondon symphony orchestra now. With a program handpicked by kissin from recitals given over the past decade, the 2cd album features piano sonatas no. Given evgeny kissins formidable stature in the piano world, high expectations are in order for his beethoven concerto cycle with colin davis and the london symphony orchestra.
James levine and evgeny kissin come together with the philharmonia orchestra in this 1997 recording of beethoven s early 2nd piano concerto and the famous late 5th piano concerto subtitled emperor. The complete piano concertos evgeny kissin, colin davis on allmusic 2008. Check out beethoven live by evgeny kissin on amazon music. Shostakovich, evgeny kissin moscow virtuosi vladimir spivakov. Buy beethoven recital by evgeny kissin from amazons classical music store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
The great british based russian virtuoso, evgeny kissin will have a new set of the 5 piano concertos of beethoven coming out october 14th on emi, with sir colin davis and the london symphony. He has a wide repertoire and is especially known for his interpretations of the works. Cadenza for the rondo of beethovens piano concerto no. In an article in limelight, kissin said it was time to release his recent solo beethoven performances these live concert recordings, taped in. The complete piano concertos by ludwig van beethoven, sir colin davis, london symphony orchestra, evgeny kissin from amazons. Evgeny kissin is the worlds most acclaimed classical pianist. Kissin, evgeny, kissin, evgeny, ludwig van beethoven, colin davis. Here are recordings from a decade later, and they include his first recordings of the first, third, and fourth concertos.
Evgeny kissin plays beethoven piano concertos colin. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and. Shostakovich, evgeny kissin moscow virtuosi vladimir spivakov piano concerto no. I admire what appears to be the methodical growth of kissin s repertory. Buy evgeny kissin plays chopin by kissin, evgeny from amazons classical music store.
Buy evgeny kissin the complete concerto recordings by kissin, evgeny from amazons classical music store. Evgeny kissin plays beethoven piano concertos colin davis. The compositions of ludwig van beethoven 17701827 consist of 722 works written over fortyfive years, from his earliest work in 1782 variations for piano on a march by ernst christoph dressler when he was only twelve years old and still in bonn, till his last work just before his death in vienna in 1827. The choice of the rich, dark d minor concerto k466, with cadenzas by. In an article in limelight, kissin said it was time to release his recent solo beethoven performances. In a rare interview, the russian pianist evgeny kissin tells vadim prokhorov about his art and work and the night when, aged 12, a single performance propelled him into music history. The magic of this piano emerging from the weak piano forte and becoming the monster of musical concerts that we know today. Name of artist and title is transferred into alphabet from japanese edition.
Evgeny kissin, piano london symphony orchestracolin davis emi classics 2063112 ddd 3cds 62. For a pianist sometimes described as thundering beethoven, his. List of compositions by ludwig van beethoven wikipedia. Evgeny kissins recording of beethovens first and third piano concertos is the best of his three discs devoted to the composers five concertos. Kissin recorded beethovens second and fifth piano concertos sony classical sk62926 with james levine and the. Sep 07, 2009 listen to your favorite songs from beethoven. Evgeny kissin beethoven piano concertos are coming the. A few weeks ago deutsche grammophon, the most prestigious german record label in the world, announced with great fanfare the return of russian pianist evgeny kissin within its ranks alongside the pianists murray perahia, krystian zimerman, daniil trifonov, rafal blechacz and. The complete piano concertos to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet.
Overview v biography v discography v compositions v credits v related v. In the main, the performances testify to kissin s nearly superhuman keyboard mastery, as well as to his tendency to put pianistic effect. A former child prodigy, kissin came to international attention in march 1984 when, at the age of twelve, he performed chopins piano concertos 1 and 2 with the moscow state philharmonic. Jul 29, 2008 continuing with its series of major concerto recordings with evgeny kissin, emi classics released the pianists first ever complete cycle of beethoven piano concertos. Russian pianist evgeny kissin on his art and work music. While kissin is very fine in the major key concertos, he really comes into his own in the third concerto in c minor, because he seems more at home in minorkeyed music, and simply brings much more to this work. He became a british citizen in 2002 and an israeli citizen in 20. Now, at 28 still living with his mother and teacher, he has a. Evgeny kissin, ludwig van beethoven, james levine, the. Mar 23, 2015 beethovens waldstein sonata and prokofievs fourth formed the first half of his programme. Teaming evgeny kissin with sir colin davis and using the fine support of the london symphony orchestra, placing the whole melting pot in the respected acoustic of studio i at abbey road, this new set of the complete beethoven piano concertos has all the ingredients to be a classic benchmark.
Since then he has gone on to win countless prizes and plaudits. Allegro con brio licensed to youtube by wmg on behalf of plg classics emic. Sep 01, 2008 listen to your favorite songs from beethoven. Oct 27, 2017 evgeny kissin has recorded very little beethoven. Given evgeny kissin s formidable stature in the piano world, high expectations are in order for his beethoven concerto cycle with colin davis and the london symphony orchestra.
To mark the bicentenary of chopins birth, two leading russian pianists tackle the great romantic composers two piano concertos. Continuing with its series of major concerto recordings with evgeny kissin, emi classics released the pianists first ever complete cycle of beethoven piano concertos. Kissin is partnered in these recordings by one of the master beethovenians of our time, sir colin davis, leading. Soon to perform all five of beethovens piano concertos across two concerts, fortepianist kristian bezuidenhout explains why hearing this music on period instruments is a walk on the wild side. James levine and evgeny kissin come together with the philharmonia orchestra in this 1997 recording of beethovens early 2nd piano concerto and the famous late 5th piano concerto subtitled emperor.
He first came to international fame as a child prodigy. Complete piano concertos \i continuing with its series of major concerto recordings with evgeny kissin, emi classics will release the pianists first ever complete cycle of beethoven piano concertos in september this year. The 2nd piano concerto is the most mozartean of his piano concertos, the 1st concerto paving the way forward with countless wind solos and features, but even in the 2nd concerto, there are still plenty of burgeoning beethovenisms. I only know of a sony disc of piano concertos nos 2 and 5, the complete concertos with colin davis, the choral fantasy with abbado, and the moonlight sonata in a mixed recital on a 1998 rca disc. The choice of the rich, dark d minor concerto k466, with cadenzas by beethoven, and the. Public domain compositions, sodrac, and 4 music rights societies. Album beethoven, ludwig van beethoven by evgeny kissin. Evgeny kissin, prokofiev, philharmonia orchestra, vladimir ashkenazy. Evgeny kissin s recording of beethoven s first and third piano concertos is the best of his three discs devoted to the composers five concertos.
To celebrate beethovens 250th anniversary, we propose in 20192020 an ambitious program dedicated to the. At the age of 11 months, he hummed a bach fugue and was recognised as an exceptional talent. At his last lucerne recital, which took place in november 2017, evgeny kissin had. Beethovens waldstein sonata and prokofievs fourth formed the first half of his programme.