SERGEI RACHMANINOFF: piano concerto no.4 - A.B.MICHELANGELI

[@frederickfrederikfre]

Apart from the wonderful and very refined digital and sound technique, Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli has the ability to extract the quintessence of the musical works he interprets. He takes care of every single detail, without ever losing the overall vision, resulting in a clear, balanced, harmonious puzzle, which tends to perfection. And of course, also in this extraordinary concert of the Genius S. Rachmaninoff, he reproduces the miracle. Without a doubt, for me it is the best interpretation ever. A delight for the Spirit.

[@pcmidi4025]

Esecuzione Michelangiolesca, straordinaria interpretazione, senza pari.

[@exaltavit]

Extraordinaire. Peut-être l’enregistrement de plus remarquable de Michelangeli. Et quelle technique prodigieuse, on ne s’en lasse pas !

[@jean-lucjosserand2053]

Je n'ai jamais entendu une interpretation pareille depuis que je connais ce concerto ,et cela déja de nombreuses années . Quel élan et quelle ferveur !!

[@claudiogeloni4381]

è veramente di un livello sovrumano anche per un ascoltatore profano come il sottoscritto. Impressionante

[@scottmiller6495]

Sensational performance with a kick ass ending Bravo !!!!!

[@berlinzerberus]

Die Referenzaufnahme - Dankeschön, Sandro! ABM the miracle. Second theme first movement, sooooo beautiful!! ❤️

[@catherinejones9396]

Thank you for this beautiful performance. Amazing.

[@robertjason6885]

This is the recording that brought this concerto out of the dark. Still the best performance ever… IMO… both pianist and orchestra.

[@alessandrodelmonte5765]

Il grande Maestro riteneva questa l' esecuzione piu' perfetta ( " irripetibile" ) del concerto di Rachmaninoff: purezza del suono, note che scivolano non si sa da dove. Pianoforte che piu' tale non è. Di certo il pubblico russo ha apprezzato questa performance: non cosi' in Italia, spiace - e fa rabbia- che sia stato cosi' in Italia...

[@genemiller9198]

For me, this concerto is a musical bridge betwen the lush vocabulary of a romantic near-past and the ambiguities and energies of a looming modern age. It is brilliant at this task and delivers an exotic, mysterious atmosphere redeemed at crucial moments by the 'classic' comforts of Rachmaninoff's beautiful output. It's less to be compared to the first three concerti than to be taken on its own terms. You may want to listen to Arturo Benedetti Michaelangeli's performance of this concerto (also availabe on KZbin) to hear it in a near-perfect rendering.

[@melissaking6019]

This beautiful recording was made in 1958.

[@Alessandro_da_Rimini]

1957, seems recorded today!

[@mirkojorgovic]

Better addressed than today

[@robertjones447]

Michelangeli is to Rachmaninoff's 4th as Horowitz is to Rachmaninoff's 3rd.

[@ClassicalRaritiesChannel]

💯

[@robertjason6885]

Agreed!

[@genemiller9198]

Sorry, evryone, comment immediately below intended for the comment section of the Sinchuk performance.

[@annedunford7638]

A legend❣️

[@pinocesi8402]

Il Maestro italiano!

[@alessandrodelmonte5765]

anticipa il tempo, salta, vola

[@TheMrpiggy6666]

its unnecessary to listen to anyone else play this.......

[@francoriva55]

Continua a non piacermi questo concerto....

[@Dancingjulien]

L'esecuzione o la composizione?

[@luke9947]

@@Dancingjulienin entrambi i casi mi dispiace per lui

[@yemsergey]

This masterpiece itself has the right to choose-for whom it should be liked, and for whom it should not

[@michelleclerc3857]

Great reply.@@yemsergey