You're very welcome, Leni. I am also still listening to Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2. LOL, once I start listening to anything from Rachmaninoff, it's as if I can't stop listening.
Here are some more you might also enjoy as the extremely talented Weissenberg plays the breathtaking Stravinsky's Petrushka. Alert, better hang onto your seat before clicking.
Weissenberg - Stravinsky Petrushka
Weissenberg plays Stravinsky Petruskha pt. 2
Weissenberg plays Stravinsky's Petrushka part 3
Alexis Weissenberg talks about Petrushka in his interview in French with English subtitles
Weissenberg on his Stunning Petrushka
More Notes About Alexis Weissenberg
Alexis Weissenberg's spectacular technique and individual way of playing have made a lasting impression on twentieth-century art of piano- playing. Some of his recordings of the Russian repertoire especially have set a benchmark and are often cited as top recommendations. On stage he has a commanding presence, albeit never using theatrical or other non-musical gestures to deliver his message.
Born in 1929 in Bulgaria, he studied there and in Jerusalem before going on to study in New York. With these recordings of the 1960s from various broadcast archives he spans a repertoire from Bach over Brahms and Chopin to Prokofiev, Stravinsky, Rachmaninov and Scriabin.
The Petrushka Suite included on this DVD deserves special attention: for this famous film two entire weeks of shooting were necessary as well as a special piano conceived and constructed for this occasion just to fit the film director's ideas.
It was worth it, however, as it had a very strong impact on Weissenberg's career: when Herbert von Karajan saw it in 1965, he immediately invited Weissenberg to play regularly with the Berlin Philharmonic, which consolidated the international career of the pianist.
In the bonus film, Alexis Weissenberg talks about the Petrushka-Suite and what the piece meant to him.
Weissenberg - Stravinsky Petrushka
Too tired to do listening justice to the additional links tonight.......but all are bookmarked for my listening pleasure tomorrow.
You are a very gracious freeper. I thank you so very much.
Leni
After more than 50 years of listening to music, my ears have decided that SVR is my favorite composer. My collection contains 55 LPs and 298 CDs of the maestro's music--not to mention some DVDs.