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CDA66717


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Recording details: December 1993
Govan Town Hall, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Produced by Andrew Keener
Engineered by Philip Hobbs
Release date: April 1994
Total duration: 69 minutes 15 seconds

GRAMOPHONE EDITOR'S CHOICE / CRITICS' CHOICE
BEST OF THE YEAR, BBC MUSIC MAGAZINE

'The phenomenal playing and superb musicianship of Marc-André Hamelin whose account of the staggeringly difficult Henselt Concerto is quite breathtaking. A thoroughly enjoyable disc well worth exploring' (Gramophone)

'An admirable disc for all lovers of bravura virtuoso piano writing' (CDReview)

'Recommended without reservation' (American Record Guide)

'You could hardly ask for a more brilliant display of fireworks' (Classic CD)

'Hamelin's performance can only be described as sensational' (Piano International)

The Romantic Piano Concerto, Vol. 07 – Alkan & Henselt
Marc-André Hamelin (piano), BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
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Piano Concerto in F minor, Op 16  Adolph von Henselt (1814-1889)
1
Movement 1: Allegro patetico – Religioso – Reprise  [13'36]
2
Movement 2: Larghetto  [8'04]
3
Movement 3: Allegro agitato  [8'04]
Variations de concert, Op 11  Adolph von Henselt (1814-1889)
4
Part 1: Introduzione (Larghetto ma non troppo)  [3'09]
5
Part 2: Theme (Moderato)  [1'12]
6
Part 3: Variation 1. Grazioso assai  [1'12]
7
Part 4: Variation 2. Un poco piω lento e sostenuto  [1'22]
8
Part 5: Variation 3. Scherzando  [1'07]
9
Part 6: Variation 4. Con fuoco e pomposo  [1'52]
10
Part 7: Variation 5. Vivace ma non troppo  [1'35]
11
Part 8: Adagio - Cadenza  [3'03]
12
Part 9: Finale. Allegro vivace  [3'15]
Concerto da camera in C sharp minor, Op 10 No 2  Charles-Valentin Alkan (1813-1888)
13
Movement 1: Allegro moderato  [2'47]
14
Movement 2: Adagio  [3'03]
15
Movement 3: Tempo I  [1'40]
Concerto da camera in A minor, Op 10 No 1  Charles-Valentin Alkan (1813-1888)
16
Movement 1: Allegro moderato  [4'45]
17
Movement 2: Adagio  [3'02]
18
Movement 3: Rondo. Allegro  [6'27]
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