EMIL GILELS IN LENINGRAD

Emil Gilels in Leningrad Chopin – Schumann – Liszt

“Now here was a great pianist if ever there was one.” (of 1968 concert, part here): Such is the quality of his pianism … highly recommendable issue … There are some smudges but of little account given the musical insights and the beauty of sound he produced . The Rhapsodie Espagnole is pretty breathtaking.”

Frederic Chopin:
Piano Sonata No.2 in B flat minor ‘Funeral March’, Op.35
1 Grave – Doppio movimento 5:31
2 Scherzo 6:52
3 Marche funebre: Lento 7:29
4 Finale: Presto 1:28
5 Etude in A flat major, Op.Posth. No.3 1:57
6 Etude in F minor, Op.25 No.2 1:24

Robert Schumann: Piano Sonata in F sharp minor, Op.11
7 Introduzione: Un poco adagio – Allegro vivace 9:13
8 Aria 2:52
9 Scherzo e intermezzo 4:12
10 Finale: Allegro un poco maestoso 11:30

11 Franz Liszt: Rhapsodie Espagnole 12:58