Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli, Philharmonia Orchestra – Ravel, Rachmaninoff, Haydn – Piano Concertos [2 SACDs] (1957-1975/2021) [SACD / Warner Classics – TDSA-215/6] – hradl.com

Title: Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli, Philharmonia Orchestra – Ravel, Rachmaninoff, Haydn – Piano Concertos [2 SACDs] (1957-1975/2021)
Genre: Classical
Format: SACD ISO

This super-premium album features Michelangeli’s masterful renditions of Ravel and Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 4, alongside two Haydn concertos from 1975, now remastered in SACD for the first time. Aimed at supreme sound quality, the recordings were digitized from original analog master tapes at 192kHz/24bit. Michelangeli’s beloved Ravel Piano Concerto, a pinnacle of his technical and musical peak, is a legendary performance and a treasured gem. His Rachmaninoff, personally selected by the artist, stands as one of the finest interpretations of the piece. The lesser-known Haydn concertos, recorded in 1975, reveal the true essence of the works through Michelangeli’s remarkable skill. These Haydn pieces, previously unreleased on SACD, shine with beautiful piano tone and exceptional recording quality. Mastered separately for SACD and CD layers, the release uses a flat master digitized from the original 2-channel analog tapes. The well-preserved master tapes allowed for a focus on original balance, enhancing instrument depth, positioning, and clarity. This permanent collection piece includes new commentary by Hiro Aiba. Part of the Definition Series (Vol. 42), the SACD layer offers rich soundscapes and high resolution, while the CD layer delivers solid, realistic tones—perfect for enjoying both formats.

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Tracklist:

Disc 1
Ravel – Piano Concerto in G major
01. I. Allegramente (8:33)
02. II. Adagio assai (9:25)
03. III. Presto (3:52)

Rachmaninoff – Piano Concerto No.4 in G minor, Op.40
04. I. Allegro vivace. Alla breve (9:33)
05. II. Largo (6:01)
06. III. Allegro vivace (9:01)

Disc 2
Haydn – Piano Concerto No.11 in D major, Hob.XVIII:11
01. I. Vivace (9:14)
02. II. Un Poco Adagio (6:55)
03. III. Rond all’Ungarese: allegro assai_ (4:36)

Haydn – Piano Concerto No.4 in G major, Hob.XVIII:4
04. I. Allegro moderato (9:49)
05. II. Adagio (9:13)
06. III. Rond (Presto) (4:21)

Personnel:

Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli, piano
Philharmonia Orchestra (1-1)-(1-6)
Ettore Gracis, conductor (1-1)-(1-6)
Zurich Chamber Orchestra (2-1)-(2-6)
Edmond de Stoutz, conductor (2-1)-(2-6)

Note:

(1-1)-(1-6) Recorded at the No.1 Studio, Abbey Road, London on 7-8,10.III.1957
Producer: Victor Olof
Balance Engineer: Neville Boyling
(2-1)-(2-6) Recorded at the Church of St. Johann, Thun on 22-24.I.1975
Producer: David Mottley
Balance Engineer: Neville Boyling
192kHz/24bit remastering from the original analogue master tapes

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