‘Tchaikovsky’s familiar masterpiece is given a new lease of life with this world-premiere recording of the original 1879 published edition favoured by the composer and conducted by him at his final concert. Perhaps the most striking aspect of Gerstein’s interpretation is his ability to make the piano writing sound much lighter and more transparent than usual.’ – Erik Levi
Tchaikovsky • Prokofiev
Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1 (1879 version); Prokofiev Piano Concerto No. 2
Kirill Gerstein (piano); Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin/James Gaffigan
Myrios Classics MYR 016
Clip: Kirill Gerstein performs the third movement from Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 (1879 version)
Read the full review in the March 2015 issue of BBC Music Magazine
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