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Classic Archive: Alexis Weissenberg 
Stravinsky: Three Movements from Petrushka
Prokofiev: Piano Sonata No.3 in A minor Op.28
Scriabin: Nocturne for the left Hand Op.9 No.2
Rachmaninov: Prelude No.7 in E flat Op.23/6
Chopin: Piano Sonata No.3 in B minor Op.58 : Largo
Chopin: Nocturne Op.posth
Chopin: Etude No.19 in C sharp minor Op.25/7
J S Bach: Chromatic Fantasy BWV903
J S Bach: Partita No.6 : Corrente
Brahms: Piano Concerto No.2 in B flat Op.83
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Format: DVD - NTSC
Number of Discs: 1
Artist(s): Alexis Weissenberg (piano), Orchestre National de l’ ORTF
Conductor(s): Georges Pretre
Release Date: 30th June 2008
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Lovingly restored, using the finest state-of-the-art technology, Classic Archive featuresgreat performances from legendary artists, offering a unique historical glimpse into our classical heritage!
Alexis Weissenberg’s spectacular technique and individual way of playing have made a lasting impression on twentieth-century pianism. In certain areas of the piano repertoire some would say he is unsurpassed. His recordings of the Prokofiev 3rd Sonata, Scriabin Nocturne for Left Hand, Stravinsky Petrushka, and Rachmaninov Preludes are often cited as top recommendations.
On the stage he has a commanding presence, and never uses theatrics or other nonmusical gestures to deliver his message.
With a personality as strong as Weissenberg’s, there are bound to be detractors (he has had more than his fair share of criticism), but he has always stood steadfastly behind his musical convictions and never wavered from the course he set for himself.
The Petrouchka directed by Ake Falck needs special attention: for this famous film, 2 entire weeks of shooting were necessary as well as a special piano conceived and constructed for this occasion to fit the film director’s ideas!
And this film had a very strong impact on Weissenberg’s career: when Herbert von Karajan saw it, he immediately invited Weissenberg to play regularly with the Berlin Philharmonic.
Bonus: Alexis Weissenberg talks about Petrushka.
Picture Format: NTSC · 4:3 fullscreen
Sound Formats: PCM Stereo
Region Code: 0
Booklet Notes: Tracklist in English, French, German
Running Time: 150 mins
Alexis Weissenberg’s spectacular technique and individual way of playing have made a lasting impression on twentieth-century pianism. In certain areas of the piano repertoire some would say he is unsurpassed. His recordings of the Prokofiev 3rd Sonata, Scriabin Nocturne for Left Hand, Stravinsky Petrushka, and Rachmaninov Preludes are often cited as top recommendations.
On the stage he has a commanding presence, and never uses theatrics or other nonmusical gestures to deliver his message.
With a personality as strong as Weissenberg’s, there are bound to be detractors (he has had more than his fair share of criticism), but he has always stood steadfastly behind his musical convictions and never wavered from the course he set for himself.
The Petrouchka directed by Ake Falck needs special attention: for this famous film, 2 entire weeks of shooting were necessary as well as a special piano conceived and constructed for this occasion to fit the film director’s ideas!
And this film had a very strong impact on Weissenberg’s career: when Herbert von Karajan saw it, he immediately invited Weissenberg to play regularly with the Berlin Philharmonic.
Bonus: Alexis Weissenberg talks about Petrushka.
Picture Format: NTSC · 4:3 fullscreen
Sound Formats: PCM Stereo
Region Code: 0
Booklet Notes: Tracklist in English, French, German
Running Time: 150 mins
Composers on this disc include....
Igor Stravinsky, Alexander Scriabin, Sergei Prokofiev, Johannes Brahms, Sergei Rachmaninov, Frederic Chopin, Johann Sebastian Bach
