Piano Concerto No, 2, : Achucarro, C.Davis / London Symphony Orchestra +Albeniz, Chopin, Scriabin

Achucarro - Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2

This recording commemorates the 50th anniversary of Joaquin Achucarro’s debut with the London Symphony Orchestra after winning the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic International Competition in 1959. Recorded at Jerwood Hall, St Luke’s, London, with Britain’s eminent conductor Colin Davis at the helm, Achucarro delivers a consummate performance that brilliantly expresses his delicate and passionate style. Extra features include a substantial documentary about Achucarro’s career and performances of solo piano pieces by Brahms, Chopin, Scriabin and Albeniz filmed in the beautiful setting of the Prado museum. ( Opus Arte )

Brahms: Piano Concerto No.2 in B-flat major

Joaquin Achucarro, piano
London Symphony Orchestra / Conductor: Colin Davis
Recorded live at Jerwood Hall, St Luke’s, London, May 2009

Plus
Joaquin Achucarro: 50 years on
Documentary including interviews with Placido Domingo, Simon Rattle and Zubin Mehta.

Achucarro at the Prado - Solo piano performances of:
Brahms Three Intermezzi Op. 117
Chopin Preludes Op. 28 Nos.15 & 16
Scriabin Prelude & Nocturne Op. 9
Albeniz Iberia Op. 47 Book 1 No.2

PICTURE FORMAT: 16:9
LENGTH: 131 Mins
SOUND: 2.0 PCM & 5.1 DTS
SUBTITLES: EN/FR/DE/ES/IT
NO OF DISCS: 1