RACHMANINOV, S.: Piano Concerto No. 3

[Machine Translation] Boris Giltburg showed brilliant technique and thoughtful interpretation in the Piano Concerto No. 2. In this third concerto, too, Giltburg shows great individuality. More difficult to play than No. 2, No. 3 is peppered throughout with improvisatory phrases and ever-changing moods, but when played to perfection, it is hard to imagine a more effective piece to play. Giltburg studied this piece thoroughly, and the role of the theme that appears at the beginning of the piece is to "bring the whole thing together," and by playing it calmly, he gives the entire piece its fullness and vigor. The cadenza in the second half of the first movement is another highlight of the piece. Giltburg, of course, plays the "difficult version" with ease, and he captures the hearts of the listeners. He also pointed out the connection between this piece and "All-night Prayer," Op. 37. This is also an interesting interpretation. The "Variations on a Theme by Corelli," also recorded at the same time, shows us a variety of worlds as the variations progress. [Performed by Boris Giltburg (piano), Royal Scottish National Orchestra (1), Carlos Miguel Prieto (conductor: 1)

Note: This is an import edition (manufactured outside of Japan).

ピアノ協奏曲第2番で、冴え渡る技巧と考え抜かれた解釈を披露したボリス・ギルトブルグ。この第3番でも極めて個性的な演奏を聴かせる。第2番よりも演奏的に困難な箇所が多く、至るところに即興的なフレーズが散りばめられるとともに、曲の雰囲気が刻々と変化していく第3番だが、完璧に弾きこなすと、これ以上演奏効果のあがる曲はない。ギルトブルグはこの作品を徹底的に研究し、冒頭に現れる主題の役割は"全体をまとめるもの"として捉え、冷静に弾くことで作品全体にメリハリをつけている。そして第1楽章の後半に用意されているカデンツァも聴かせどころの一つ。ギルトブルグはもちろん"難しいヴァージョン"をやすやすと演奏、聴き手の心をしっかり掴む。また彼は、この曲と「徹夜祷」Op.37との関連も指摘。こちらも興味深い解釈を聴かせる。同時収録の「コレッリの主題による変奏曲」でも変奏が進むごとに多彩な世界を見せてくれる。 [演奏] ボリス・ギルトブルグ (ピアノ)、ロイヤル・スコティッシュ・ナショナル管弦楽団 (1)、カルロス・ミゲル・プリエト (指揮: 1)