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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