{"product_id":"866298","title":"Scarpini Pietro - Busoni: Piano Concerto, Op. 39 [CD]","description":"Brand New From Reputable UK Company With 30 Years Experience In Retail, Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.\u003cbr\u003eAll items shipped within 3 working days of payment.\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that all our DVDs are Region 2.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that not all audio CDs are shrink-wrapped fom the factory.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecorded in 1966, this album features a classic live broadcast recording of one of the greatest performances of the Busoni Piano Concerto ever to be recorded, played by one of Italy's greatest 20th pianists, who rarely recorded.\u003c\/p\u003e \\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eClaimed to be the longest piano concerto ever written, this mammoth concerto lasts 70 minutes in this recording. With immense demands required of the soloist and the large forces needed, the Busoni Piano Concerto is surely the most grandiose ever written. Consisting of five dramatic movements, the final movement includes a male chorus. This fascinating piece is rarely recorded or performed, so this release is very much welcomed. \u003c\/p\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Italian pianist Pietro Scarpini was that rare combination: a highly intellectual pianist with a virtuoso technique. He was a dignified and solitary person with a serious approach to music, single-mindedly following the course of his artistic convictions without compromise. Scarpini also had an incredible talent for memorising music \\u2013 indeed, this concerto recording was performed entirely from memory. \u003c\/p\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis legendary performance by Pietro Scarpini, Rafael Kubel\\xedk and the Bavarian Radio SO is enchanting, beguiling and wonderful. This live recording is available for the first time on CD and is released as a limited edition with the blessing of the Kubel\\xedk estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBusoni: Concerto for Piano, Orchestra and Male Chorus, Op. 39 - I. Prologo e Introito: Allegro, dolce e solenne\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBusoni: Concerto for Piano, Orchestra and Male Chorus, Op. 39 - II. Pezzo giocoso: Vivacemente, ma senza fretta\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBusoni: Concerto for Piano, Orchestra and Male Chorus, Op. 39 - IIIa. Pezzo serioso: Introductio: Andante sostenuto, pensoso\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBusoni: Concerto for Piano, Orchestra and Male Chorus, Op. 39 - IIIb. Prima Pars: Andante, quasi adagio\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBusoni: Concerto for Piano, Orchestra and Male Chorus, Op. 39 - IIIc. Altera Pars: Sommessamente\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBusoni: Concerto for Piano, Orchestra and Male Chorus, Op. 39 - IIId. Ultima Pars: a tempo\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBusoni: Concerto for Piano, Orchestra and Male Chorus, Op. 39 - IV. All'Italiana (Tarantella): Vivace; In un tempo\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBusoni: Concerto for Piano, Orchestra and Male Chorus, Op. 39 - V. Cantico: Largamente\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chalkys.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54990899937665,"sku":"866298","price":16.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/8043\/1219\/files\/51pRid3PuSL._SL1500.jpg?v=1763496811","url":"https:\/\/chalkys.com\/products\/866298","provider":"Chalkys.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}