György Cziffra - Great Pianists Of The 20th Century
Review by Alessandro Ventura
The album "Great Pianists Of The 20th Century" by György Cziffra is a stunning compilation of some of the most iconic piano performances of the last century. Cziffra's virtuosity and passion for the instrument are evident in every track, making this album a must-have for any classical music enthusiast.
The album features a wide range of pieces from various composers, including Chopin, Liszt, and Rachmaninoff. Cziffra's interpretations of these works are masterful, and his technical skill is truly awe-inspiring. The listener can hear every nuance of his playing, from the delicate trills to the thunderous chords.
One of the highlights of the album is Cziffra's performance of Liszt's "Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2." The piece is a tour-de-force of technical prowess, and Cziffra's interpretation is nothing short of breathtaking. The listener can feel the passion and energy that Cziffra brings to the piece, making it a truly unforgettable experience.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| No. 3 In F Major - Allegro | 1:33 | |
| 12 Études D'Exécution Transcendante, S.139, No. 12 - Chasse-Neige | 4:38 | |
| No. 8 In F Major - Allegro | 2:16 | |
| Fantasie Und Fuge Über Das Thema B-A-C-H, S.529/2 | (11:36) | |
| No. 10 In B Minor - Allegro Con Fuoco | 4:36 | |
| 12 Études, Op. 25 | (29:50) | |
| 2 Légendes, S.175, No. 2 - St François De Paule: Marchant Sur Les Flots | 8:33 | |
| No. 10 In A Flat Major - Vivace Assai | 2:07 | |
| No. 2 In A Minor - Allegro | 1:21 | |
| Polonaise In A Flat Major, Op. 53 ("Polonaise Héroïque") | 6:44 | |
| No. 6 In E Flat Minor - Andante | 3:34 | |
| Années De Pèlerinage, 2ème Année: Italie, S.161 - 6. Sonetto 123 Del Petrarca | 6:47 | |
| 2. Fuge | 7:59 | |
| No. 4 In C Sharp Minor - Presto | 1:48 | |
| No. 5 In G Flat Major - Vivace ("Black Key") | 1:34 | |
| No. 7 In C Sharp Minor - Lento | 5:10 | |
| 1. Fantasie | 3:37 | |
| No. 12 In C Minor - Allegro Con Fuoco ("Revolutionary") | 2:36 | |
| No. 4 In A Minor - Agitato | 1:32 | |
| No. 6 In G Sharp Minor - Allegro | 1:43 | |
| No. 11 In E Flat Major - Allegretto | 2:31 | |
| No. 12 In C Minor - Molto Allegro, Con Fuoco | 2:45 | |
| No. 11 In A Minor - Lento; Allegro Con Brio ("Winter Wind") | 3:36 | |
| No. 8 In D Flat Major - Vivace | 1:01 | |
| Années De Pèlerinage, 2ème Année, Supplément: Venezia E Napoli, S.162 - 3. Tarantella | 8:17 | |
| No. 2 In F Minor - Presto | 1:19 | |
| No. 1 In A Flat Major - Allegro Sostenuto ("Aeolian Harp") | 2:25 | |
| No. 1 In C Major - Allegro | 1:53 | |
| 12 Études, Op. 10 | (27:55) | |
| Tarantelle Di Bravura D’Après La Tarantelle De La Muette De Portici, S.386 | 7:41 | |
| Mephisto Waltz No. 1, S.514 - Allegro Vivace | 11:25 | |
| No. 3 In E Major - Lento Ma Non Troppo | 4:19 | |
| No. 7 In C Major - Vivace | 1:32 | |
| 2 Polonaises, S.223, No. 2 In E Major | 8:32 | |
| No. 9 In G Flat Major - Allegro Assai ("Butterfly") | 1:00 | |
| No. 5 In E Minor - Vivace | 3:12 | |
| No. 9 In F Minor - Allegro, Molto Agitato | 2:24 |
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Formats
- 2 × CD
- Compilation
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Philips Classics |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Art Direction | Ton Friesen |
| Composed By | Franz Liszt (tracks: 1-01 to 1-09), Frédéric Chopin (tracks: 2-01 to 2-25) |
| Engineer | Mark Buecker, Oliver Rogalla |
| Executive-Producer | Tom Deacon |
| Layout | William Hogenbirk |
| Photography By | Claude Poirier, Luc Joubert, Robert Doisneau |
| Piano | György Cziffra |
| Producer | Antoine Von Heck |
| Research | Farhan Malik |
| Technician | Alfred Kaine |
Notes
- ℗ 1959 EMI Classics (tracks 1-9 to 1-11)
- ℗ 1963 Philips Classics (all other tracks)
- This compilation ℗ 1999 Philips Classics
- Total playing time: 2.22'06"
Barcodes
- Barcode: 028945676029
- Label Code: LC 0305
- Mould SID Code (Disc 1): IFPI 01T2
- Mould SID Code (Disc 2): IFPI 01V6
- Mastering SID Code (Disc 1 Only): IFPI L001
- Matrix / Runout (Disc 1): 456 761-2 01 /
- Matrix / Runout (Disc 2): 456 762-2 01 /
About György Cziffra
Hungarian virtuoso pianist. b. November 5, 1921 January 17, 1994. He was born in Budapest. By the age of five, he was improvising popular show tunes in bars and circuses. He studied at the Franz Liszt Academy, and eventually staged sensational concerts around the world. He always performed with a large leather wristband, as a memento of his years in labour. Cziffra also made a famous transcription of 's Flight Of The Bumblebee, written in interlocking octaves.
In the studio, Cziffra is most known for his dazzling recordings of 's virtuoso works. He also recorded many of 's compositions and those of .
Cziffra died in Senlis, France, 72 years old, from a heart attack resulting from series of complications from lung cancer due to smoking and alcohol. His wife, Soleilka, is of Egyptian origin. His father is György Cziffra Sr., a cimbalom player who played in cabaret halls and restaurants in Paris in the 1910s. His son, György Cziffra, Jr. (died 1981 by setting fire to his own Paris apartment) was a brilliant pianist but chose to be a conductor instead. Cziffra was so affected by his son's death that from that day on he never performed or recorded with an orchestra again.n
Real Name
- Cziffra György
Name Vars
- Ciffra Győrgy
- Cziffra
- Cziffra György
- G. Cziffra
- Georg Cziffra
- George Cziffra
- Georges Ciffra
- Georges Cziffra
- Georgy Cziffra
- Geörgy Cziffra
- Gy. Cziffra
- György Cziffra
- Győrgy Ciffra
- Győrgy Cziffra
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