BaL 6.05.17 - Prokofiev: Piano Concerto no. 3

[Richard Tarleton]

Never heard of this artist before.

I only know of him by virtue of his splitting the Tchaikovsky Comp prize with John Lill (the same year Gidon Kremer won the violin section).

[Bryn]

Krainev died 6 years ago at the age of 67. Though his recorded legacy is small, he was regarded as one of the foremost Russian pianists.

[Rolmill]

Re. Argerich, the recommended Lugano recording with Dutoit is pretty low cost, pro rata, in the Lugano Concetos 4 disc package.

Yes, it's a terrific set, available at a good price here - strongly recommended (annoying packaging, though!).

[Eine Alpensinfonie]

I've added the recommended version to the list, in the vain hope that it really is generally available.

[Bryn]

From the 4 Argerich recordings, SHE preferred the live Dutoit version.

I know the two with erstwhile hubby Dutoit and the Berlin/Abbado, but what's Previn DVD like? I do note the the audio is PCM Stereo. That at least looks promising.

[ferneyhoughgeliebte]

I know the two with erstwhile hubby Dutoit and the Berlin/Abbado, but what's Previn DVD like? I do note the the audio is PCM Stereo. That at least looks promising.

See #16 for the performance - presumably in much better sound on the DVD.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgnE25-kvyk

[Bryn]

I've added the recommended version to the list, in the vain hope that it really is generally available.

It certainly is. It was only issued a couple or so years ago by Melodiya. If one does not want to deal through Amazon, Presto Classical also have it.

[Bryn]

See #16 for the performance - presumably in much better sound on the DVD.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgnE25-kvyk

Senior moment. I had actually checked that YouTube item out soon after it was originally linked to in #16. Picture should better definition on the DVD too. I have duly ordered it.

Shame she has never recorded (or played?) the 2nd, my favourite of the 5.

[Eine Alpensinfonie]

It certainly is. It was only issued a couple or so years ago by Melodiya. I one does not want to deal through Amazon, Presto Classical also have it.

You're absolutely right. How on earth did I miss it?

[BBMmk2]

I was quite disappointed she barely mentioned it but I think it'll always be my favourite. However, I did order the 'winner' since I heard so many orchestral details I've not noticed before.

Thanks PG. Unfortunately these days I am under strict orders about buying more CDs!!!, so I will investigate this on Spotify, that is the Krainex, as I have the Argerich/Dutoit box set, too. I quite like, also the one she recorded with Abbado and the Berliners.

[Mal]

Didn't he like the Argerich/BPO/Abbado one?

It was a (Russian) she. She pointed out there were four Argerichs, implying they were all "decent", but plumped for Dutoit. I haven't heard Dutoit in full, but did a comparative listen of several performance recently, and Argerich/BPO/Abbado was my choice - ahead of Ashkenazy and Kissin. (Argerich/BPO/Abbado is also the Penguin and "Rough Guide" top choice.) In listening to the Krainev, in full, I find it rather lack-lustre, and nowhere near as vital or spontaneous as Argerich/BPO/Abbado. I'll not be purchasing it.

[BBMmk2]

It was a (Russian) she. She pointed out there were four Argerichs, implying they were all "decent", but plumped for Dutoit. I haven't heard Dutoit in full, but did a comparative listen of several performance recently, and Argerich/BPO/Abbado was my choice - ahead of Ashkenazy and Kissin. (Argerich/BPO/Abbado is also the Penguin and "Rough Guide" top choice.) In listening to the Krainev, in full, I find it rather lack-lustre, and nowhere near as vital or spontaneous as Argerich/BPO/Abbado. I'll not be purchasing it.

Thanks Maj. I might still give the reviewer's choice a listen. I am glad I am not the only one, who thinks that! I think yes has a lot of sponttenaity

[Nick Armstrong]

What an excellent programme, one the best in ages and a superb left field choice.

Absolutely, glad to have been able to hear it this morning. Instantly grabbed by the Krainev/Kitaenko from the first extract played, and made a mental note to get it whatever the final choice, as a perfect complement to the Argeriches etc I already have.

Love the piece to bits, and can't wait to hear it afresh when I get the Krainev download - anyone know where to acquire a lossless? Prestoclassical don't seem to be offering it, just the box-set of CDs of all 5 concertos.

Great BAL.

[Beef Oven!]

Absolutely, glad to have been able to hear it this morning. Instantly grabbed by the Krainev/Kitaenko from the first extract played, and made a mental note to get it whatever the final choice, as a perfect complement to the Argeriches etc I already have.

Love the piece to bits, and can't wait to hear it afresh when I get the Krainev download - anyone know where to acquire a lossless? Prestoclassical don't seem to be offering it, just the box-set of CDs of all 5 concertos.

Great BAL.

http://www.qobuz.com/gb-en/search?q=Krainev+&i=boutique

At £11.99 for the lot, why quibble?

[Bryn]

I read in an old Gramophone piece that the reason Argerich has not played the 2nd is that she recognises she is not up to its demands. I would link to the article but quoting on this mobile is a right pain.