| | Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1; The Nutcracker Suite CD Abbado / Argerich, M / Economou / Tchaikovsky CDS
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Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1; The Nutcracker Suite Music | List Price | $16.98 (You save $6.09) | | Label | Deutsche Grammophon | | Orig Year | 10/15/1996 | | All Time Sales Rank |  1945  | | CD Universe Part number | 1057591 | | Catalog number | 449816 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Oct 15, 1996 | | Recording Time | 53 minutes |
Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1; The Nutcracker Suite Classical Review Average Rating: (4.3 out of 5 stars)   dazzling
I agree with all the lavish praises by the critics regarding this recordings. The Nutcracker Suite alone make this buy worthwhile. If one has to buy only one CD of Tchaikovsky's First piano concerto, this is it.
Submitted by thaomtruong (Junction, TX) 
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 So disappointing!
I must confess, on first hearing this that I refused to believe that it was Argerich performing, let alone with the Berlin Phil. The word "perfunctory" was foremost in my mind - almost casual, tentative opening piano chords, with blocky phrasing from the violins. The piano part sounded rushed, and lacked clarity, and the octave passage towards the conclusion of the first movement was taken at such a pace as to defy belief, and suffered the inevitable consequences.
Compare this, instead, with Argerich's other recording with Charles Dutoit and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. This, by comparison, is a masterpiece of tone, phrasing, tension and excitement, with breathtaking climaxes and exquisite clarity in the solo part. It comes coupled with a very acceptable performance of the Violin Concerto (with Nathan Milstein), and is available at budget price. I much prefer it to this Berlin Phil version.
Submitted by philipyale (Cheshire, England)
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Wonderful!
Possibly the best recording of Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 ever. Great sound and great interpretation!
Submitted by David (Covington, LA, USA)
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