Grigory Sokolov – Mozart & Rachmaninov Concertos (2LP Vinyl Album)

UPC: 028948639786 

MPN: 486 3978 

Brand Name: Deutsche Grammophon / Universal Music Group

Overview

This special 2LP release presents legendary pianist Grigory Sokolov in two live concerto performances of rare intensity: Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major, K.488 (2005, Salzburg Mozarteum) with the Mahler Chamber Orchestra conducted by Trevor Pinnock, and Rachmaninoff’s monumental Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op.30 (1995, Royal Albert Hall) with the BBC Philharmonic under Yan Pascal Tortelier.

The recordings showcase Sokolov’s singular artistry—Mozart delivered with lyrical intimacy, and Rachmaninoff approached with hurricane-like power. This double LP release, pressed on heavyweight vinyl by Deutsche Grammophon, captures two milestones in Sokolov’s career, long requested by his admirers.

Product Features

• Format: 2 × Vinyl LP, Stereo, 180g Heavyweight Pressing
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Classical (Mozart) / Romantic (Rachmaninoff)
• Release Date: October 26, 2023
• Label: Deutsche Grammophon (Universal Music Group)
• Country: Europe

• Recording Details:

  • Mozart: Live at Salzburg Mozarteum Foundation, January 30, 2005
  • Rachmaninoff: Live at Royal Albert Hall, London, July 27, 1995

Interesting Facts

• Grigory Sokolov is regarded as one of the greatest living pianists, known for his refusal to perform with orchestras in recent years—making these live concerto recordings especially valuable.
• The Salzburger Nachrichten praised Sokolov’s Mozart interpretation for its “intensity that sweeps everything and everyone along.”
• The Independent called his Rachmaninoff “ecstatic” and “an outstanding performance,” while The Times described it as being played “like a hurricane.”
• Rare archival live recordings authorized for release only in 2023, despite dating back nearly three decades.
• Includes photographs by Klaus Rudolph and deluxe vinyl packaging.

Track Listing

LP 1 – Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major, K.488 (27:47)

• Side A

• Allegro – 11:49

• Side B

• Adagio – 7:43

• Allegro assai – 8:15

Performers: Grigory Sokolov (piano), Mahler Chamber Orchestra, conductor Trevor Pinnock

LP 2 – Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op.30 (43:56)

• Side C

• Allegro ma non tanto – 17:28

• Side D

• Intermezzo. Adagio – 11:29

• Finale. Alla breve – 14:59

Performers: Grigory Sokolov (piano), BBC Philharmonic, conductor Yan Pascal Tortelier

Publishers

• Deutsche Grammophon GmbH
• Universal Music Group

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