Georges ‍Cziffra:​ A Legendary Hungarian Pianist

Commemorating 30 Years Since the Passing of⁢ Georges Cziffra (1921-1994)

A collection⁤ of official first-run live recordings by ‌the renowned Hungarian pianist Georges⁤ Cziffra, who remains widely popular⁢ even 30 years‌ after his passing.​ These ‌live concert recordings,⁣ captured from 1960 to 1962, are now available for the first time.

ICA Classics previously released‍ a live recording of Grieg with Tzipine ‌in 1959, but this CD features a ‍live ​recording from 1962, ⁢showcasing Cziffra’s exceptional talent.

Tracklist

CD-1

• Grieg: ⁣Piano Concerto in⁢ A minor, Op.16
• Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor, Op.23
• Georges Tzipine‍ conducting ⁣the⁢ French Public Radio Philharmonic Orchestra
• January 19, 1962, Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, Paris
• Liszt: Transcendental Etudes‌ No.⁢ 10
• May 11, 1961 Bordeaux ⁣May Festival

CD-2

• Liszt: ⁢Piano Concerto No. 1 in⁢ E-flat major, S124
• Paul ⁢Kletzki conducting the Monte Carlo Opera Orchestra
• January ⁤26, 1960
• Beethoven: Piano Sonata in F major, Op.54
• June 19, ⁢1960 Strasbourg Festival, Festival Theatre
• Chopin: Fantasia in F minor, Op.49
• September 16, 1961 Besançon Festival
• Schumann: Toccata Op.7
• January 29, 1960, Théâtre des Champs-Élysées
• Liszt: Waltz⁤ Impromptu⁣ in A-flat major S213
• June 19,⁤ 1960 Strasbourg‌ Festival, Festival Theatre
• Liszt: Dance of Death S126
• Roberto Benzi, French National Radio Orchestra
• September 20, 1962 Montreux‌ Festival

Mastering: Christophe Henault (Studio Art et Son, Annecy)

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