New Rach 3 recording!

[clicquot]

Hello,

I've had the opportunity to review a new release of the Rach 3 concerto, performed by Vitaly Samoshko.
I found his '99 recording of the concerto already one of the best ever (although the recording was technically not perfect)- he won the Queen Elisabeth Concours with this performance.
This new recording is the one i've been waiting for since a long time!! Technically, the recording is perfect and audiophiles among us will be happy with this. Although a SACD release would have been top!
My thought: Vitally's playing is relaxed, virtuose and detailed following the correct rhythm.(Sorry my technical piano knowledge is yet rather small  )  There is no rush (cfr Argerich etc?), the orchestra joins the pianist in his playing: the piano is the central and crucial star, but has respect for the orchestra.
The release comes with a DVD of the performance which is a great bonus! It's also nice to hear the pianist's thoughts about the piece in an extra interview. Expected to be in the cdshops around the end of may.



L.A.T.04-2009 DVD/CD

[franz_]

I bought this cd/dvd, and indeed, it's very enjoyable.

[imbetter]

Listened to Vladimir Feltsman's, it's BY FAR the best I've ever heard.

[jcabraham]

Argerich?

[retrouvailles]

Argerich?

No way.

[weissenberg2]

I agree Feltsman's is the best. I think the composer plays it equally as well but the recording quality is bad 

[clicquot]

No way.

No no, thats a TGV!!! aghhhhghgherigh :-)

Never heard Feltsman's version! Going to find out!!

[thalbergmad]

I refuse to listen to this concerto again.

6 versions are enough.

Thal

[argerichfan]

I think the composer plays it equally as well but the recording quality is bad 

Not to mention the numerous cuts... that's what really kills it for me. 

[Petter]

I'm learning this song right now, its really easy.

[nanabush]

haha