Since you are interested in Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No.1 in B flat minor, Op.23 (with Rachmaninov-Piano concerto No 3), here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
VARIOUS COMPOSERS
A Surprise In Texas - The Thirteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Nobuyuki Tsujii / Haochen Zhang / Yeol Eum Son (pianos) [ EuroArts DVD / DVD - released 6/Dec/2010 ] "The atmosphere of the piano world's most demanding competition comes vividly across, as do the personalities of the finalists" (BBC Music) |
SCHUBERT / BRITTEN
'Trout' Quintet / Quartettsatz / String Quartet No. 2 - Recorded at the Maltings, Snape, Aldeburgh, 1977. Amadeus Quartet / with Clifford Curzon (piano) [ Testament DVD / DVD - released 18/Oct/2005 ] G :- To be able to see the Amadeus Quartet in full colour, playing congenial repertoire in one of their favourite venues and at the height of their powers, is a wonderful privilege. |
SCHUMANN / GRIEG
Piano Concertos Benno Moiseiwitsch (piano) / Philharmonia Orchestra / Otto Ackermann [ Testament / CD - released 14/Jul/2000 ] Grieg and Schumann Concertos were central to Moiseiwitsch's immense repertoire! |
W.A. MOZART
Piano Concerto No.25 & No 26 (with Beethoven - Piano Sonata No.22 in F, Op.54) Friedrich Gulda, piano, New Symphony Orchestra / Anthony Collins [ Testament / CD - released 27/May/2003 ] Friedrich Gulda was a dazzling and bizarre personality. He found international fame at 16 winning the Geneva International Piano Competition in 1946 |
RACHMANINOV / BUSONI
Etudes-Tableaux, Op. 33 / Sonatina No.6; Chamber Fantasy on Carmen (1920) etc John Ogdon (piano) [ Testament / CD - released 27/May/2003 ] 1001 Classical recordings you must hear before you die (1901-1950) - John Ogdon's 1961 recording launched one of the most sensational of all musical careers. Here is playing as precise and crystelline as it is vivacious and evocative. |
LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN
Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Nos 26, 27 & 29 'Hammerklavier' Solomon (piano) [ Testament / CD - released 30/Dec/2000 ] Rosette [highest rating] - Penguin Stereo Guide |
LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN
Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Nos 23 'Appassionata', 28, 30 & 31 Solomon (piano) [ Testament / CD - released 30/Dec/2000 ] Rosette Recording - Penguin Stereo Guide |
BEETHOVEN
Piano Concerto No 1 & 2 (Rec 1956 & 1952) Solomon (piano) Philhamonia Orchestra. Herbert Menges & Andre Cluytens [ Testament / CD - released 7/Dec/2001 ] Solomon is among the most deeply revered of all pianists |
BEETHOVEN
Piano Concerto Nos 3 & 4 (Rec 1956 & 1952) Solomon (piano) Philhamonia Orchestra. Herbert Menges & Andre Cluytens [ Testament / CD - released 7/Dec/2001 ] Solomon is among the most deeply revered of all pianists |