Saint-Saëns: Complete Piano Concertos – Philippe Entremont (2CD Set)

• UPC: 8718247711444
• MPN: 8802144
• Brand Name: Newton Classics

Overview

This Newton Classics 2CD edition presents the complete Piano Concertos of Camille Saint-Saëns (1835–1921), a brilliant showcase of French Romantic virtuosity and orchestral color. Performed by legendary pianist Philippe Entremont with the Orchestre National du Capitole de Toulouse under Michel Plasson, these recordings capture the exuberance, lyricism, and sparkling wit that define Saint-Saëns’ style.

Remastered from the classic Sony Music Entertainment sessions of the 1970s, this collection remains a reference for elegance, clarity, and authentic French pianism.

Product Features

• Format: 2CD Set
• Sound: ADD Stereo
• Total Duration: 134′17

• Recording Dates:

  Recording Location: Halle aux Grains, Toulouse, France
  • June 1976 – Concerto Nos. 1 & 2
  • January & April 1977 – Concerto Nos. 3, 4, 5
• Producer: Ray Emerson
• Original Label: Sony Music Entertainment
• Reissue Label: Newton Classics B.V. (2012)
• Country of Manufacture: Netherlands
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Romantic Piano Concertos

Performers:

• Philippe Entremont – Piano
• Orchestre National du Capitole de Toulouse
• Michel Plasson – Conductor

Interesting Facts

• The “French Mozart”: Saint-Saëns’ five piano concertos reveal his mastery of form and melody, blending virtuosic brilliance with graceful charm.

• Philippe Entremont’s Signature Interpretation: Entremont, one of France’s foremost pianists and conductors, performs with crystalline touch and rhythmic vitality, perfectly suited to Saint-Saëns’ sparkling idiom.

• Michel Plasson’s Baton: Known for his nuanced interpretations of French repertoire, Plasson and the Toulouse orchestra deliver orchestral textures of warmth and color, elevating these performances to benchmark status.

• A Sound of its Era, Restored for Today: Digitally remastered from the original Sony analog tapes, the 2012 Newton Classics edition restores the recordings’ sonic depth and brilliance while maintaining their vintage charm.

Track Listing

CD 1 (64′18)

• Piano Concerto No. 1 in D major, Op. 17 I. Andante – Allegro assai – 11′51 II. Andante sostenuto quasi adagio – 8′59 III. Allegro con fuoco – 6′34

• Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 22 I. Andante sostenuto – 11′12 II. Allegro scherzando – 5′27 III. Presto – 6′21

• Piano Concerto No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 29 I. Moderato assai – 13′54

CD 2 (69′59)

• Piano Concerto No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 29 (cont.) II. Andante III. Allegro non troppo – 15′28

• Piano Concerto No. 4 in C minor, Op. 44 I. Allegro moderato – Andante – 12′23 II. Allegro vivace – Andante – Allegro – 13′28

• Piano Concerto No. 5 in F major, Op. 103 “Egyptian” I. Allegro animato – 10′56 II. Andante – 11′43 III. Molto allegro – 6′01

Publishers

Sony Music Entertainment – Original Recordings © Newton Classics B.V. – Reissue © 2012 Art Direction & Design: Jan Martin Wilschut (BND Amsterdam / Hotsprings) Cover Image: Jurjen Drenth / HH LC 24605 Manufactured and printed in the Netherlands

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