Saint-Saëns: Complete Piano Concertos

Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) was also one of the leading pianists of his day, whose virtuosic talent continued delighted audiences well into his later years. Today, his piano concertos, written primarily for his own use in concert, occupy a sparkling place in the repertoire. This 2CD set contains all five piano concertos, which were composed between 1858 and 1895 and demonstrate his developing style. Philippe Entremont, long admired for his flair in Romantic music, performs in an all-French line-up with the Orchestre National du Capitol de Toulouse and Michel Plasson. Piano Concerto No.1 in D Op.17 1. I. Andante – Allegro assai 11’51 2. II. Andante sostenuto quasi adagio 8’59 3. III. Allegro con fuoco 6’34 Piano Concerto No.2 in G minor Op.22 4. I. Andante sostenuto 11’12 5. II. Allegro scherzando 5’27 6. III. Presto 6’21 Piano Concerto No.3 in E flat Op.29 7. I. Moderato assai 13’54 Total Time: 64’18 CD 2: Piano Concerto No.3 in E flat Op.29 1. II. Andante & III. Allegro non troppo 15’28 Piano Concerto No.4 in C minor Op.44 2. I. Allegro moderato - Andante 12’23 3. II. Allegro vivace - Andante - Allegro 13’28 Piano Concerto No.5 in F Op.103 4. I. Allegro animato 10’56 5. II. Andante 11’43 6. III. Molto allegro 6’01 Total Time: 69’59 Wykonawcy: Philippe Entremont (Piano) Orchestre National du Capitole de Toulouse Michel Plasson