{"product_id":"spivakovsky-bach-to-bloch-volume-5-19491953-pasc530","title":"SPIVAKOVSKY Bach to Bloch, Volume 5 (1949\/1953) - PASC530","description":"overviewfb55cd020f0643f08418183279e63a5f\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eMOZART \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003ePiano Concerto No. 23\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eTCHAIKOVSKY \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003ePiano Concerto No. 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003eLive broadcast recordings, 1949 \u0026amp; 1953\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003eTotal duration: 58:22\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eJascha Spivakovsky, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003epiano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eRoyal Philharmonic Orchestra \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003econducted by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eClarence Raybould\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eVictorian Symphony Orchestra \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003econducted by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eSir Bernard Heinze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e578a9379d1e540bd96d26f03a79628d9review_titlefb55cd020f0643f08418183279e63a5f578a9379d1e540bd96d26f03a79628d9review_quotefb55cd020f0643f08418183279e63a5f578a9379d1e540bd96d26f03a79628d9review_bodyfb55cd020f0643f08418183279e63a5f578a9379d1e540bd96d26f03a79628d9main_samplefb55cd020f0643f08418183279e63a5fsamples\/PASC530.mp3578a9379d1e540bd96d26f03a79628d9tab1_labelfb55cd020f0643f08418183279e63a5fProducer's Note578a9379d1e540bd96d26f03a79628d9tab1_typefb55cd020f0643f08418183279e63a5fcontent578a9379d1e540bd96d26f03a79628d9tab1_contentfb55cd020f0643f08418183279e63a5f\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Note\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis fifth volume of recordings by Jascha Spivakovsky brings us two fine concerto performances with music by Mozart and Tchaikovsky, eloquently described in our sleevenotes by Mark Ainley.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom a technical perspective these were difficult recordings to restore. Taken from AM broadcasts in 1949 and 1953, they were preserved on exceptionally delicate 78rpm acetate discs. Nearly 70 years later these discs show all the expected signs of wear and tear, as well as the limited frequency and dynamic range associated with such radio broadcasts of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI have brought all the digital tools at my disposal to bear here - including new advances still in development - to try and ameliorate the flaws inherent in the recordings. The results are remarkable given the source material, but there are moments where the listener will have to forgive me for being unable to entirely resolve certain issues. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNevertheless this remains a hugely important and exceptionally enjoyable release, and a unique opportunity to hear Spivakovsky in an orchestral rather than solo setting. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndrew Rose\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e578a9379d1e540bd96d26f03a79628d9tab1_cover_thumbnail1_s3_locationfb55cd020f0643f08418183279e63a5f578a9379d1e540bd96d26f03a79628d9tab1_cover_thumbnail2_s3_locationfb55cd020f0643f08418183279e63a5f578a9379d1e540bd96d26f03a79628d9tab1_cover_download_s3_locationfb55cd020f0643f08418183279e63a5f578a9379d1e540bd96d26f03a79628d9tab1_sample1_s3_locationfb55cd020f0643f08418183279e63a5f578a9379d1e540bd96d26f03a79628d9tab1_sample2_s3_locationfb55cd020f0643f08418183279e63a5f578a9379d1e540bd96d26f03a79628d9tab1_sample3_s3_locationfb55cd020f0643f08418183279e63a5f578a9379d1e540bd96d26f03a79628d9tab1_sample4_s3_locationfb55cd020f0643f08418183279e63a5f578a9379d1e540bd96d26f03a79628d9tab1_sample5_s3_locationfb55cd020f0643f08418183279e63a5f578a9379d1e540bd96d26f03a79628d9tab1_sample6_s3_locationfb55cd020f0643f08418183279e63a5f578a9379d1e540bd96d26f03a79628d9tab2_labelfb55cd020f0643f08418183279e63a5fFull Track Listing578a9379d1e540bd96d26f03a79628d9tab2_typefb55cd020f0643f08418183279e63a5ftrack_listing578a9379d1e540bd96d26f03a79628d9tab2_contentfb55cd020f0643f08418183279e63a5f\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eMOZART  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003ePiano Concerto No. 23 in A major, K.488\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. 1st mvt. - Allegro  (10:55)\u003cbr\u003e2. 2nd mvt. - Adagio  (6:44)\u003cbr\u003e3. 3rd mvt. - Allegro assai  (8:03)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoyal Philharmonic Orchestra \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003econducted by \u003cb\u003eClarence Raybould\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003eRecorded c.1953, BBC Concert Hall, Broadcasting House, London\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003eRestored from 78rpm acetate disc recordings of Australian radio rebroadcast, 13 March 1953\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eTCHAIKOVSKY  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003ePiano Concerto No. 1 in B flat minor, Op. 23\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4. 1st mvt. - Andante non troppo e molto maestoso - Allegro con spirito  (18:59)\u003cbr\u003e5. 2nd mvt. - Andantino semplice - Prestissimo  (6:57)\u003cbr\u003e6. 3rd mvt. - Allegro con fuoco  (6:23)7 Applause and radio announcement  (0:22)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eVictorian Symphony Orchestra \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003econducted by \u003cb\u003eSir Bernard Heinze\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003eConcert performance of 15 October 1949, Melbourne Town Hall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003eRestored from 78rpm acetate disc recordings of ABC radio broadcast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eJascha Spivakovsky, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003epiano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eXR remastered by Andrew Rose\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e© and (P) 2018 Pristine Audio \u0026amp; The Spivakovsky Jubilee \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e578a9379d1e540bd96d26f03a79628d9tab2_cover_thumbnail1_s3_locationfb55cd020f0643f08418183279e63a5f578a9379d1e540bd96d26f03a79628d9tab2_cover_thumbnail2_s3_locationfb55cd020f0643f08418183279e63a5f578a9379d1e540bd96d26f03a79628d9tab2_cover_download_s3_locationfb55cd020f0643f08418183279e63a5f578a9379d1e540bd96d26f03a79628d9tab2_sample1_s3_locationfb55cd020f0643f08418183279e63a5f578a9379d1e540bd96d26f03a79628d9tab2_sample2_s3_locationfb55cd020f0643f08418183279e63a5f578a9379d1e540bd96d26f03a79628d9tab2_sample3_s3_locationfb55cd020f0643f08418183279e63a5f578a9379d1e540bd96d26f03a79628d9tab2_sample4_s3_locationfb55cd020f0643f08418183279e63a5f578a9379d1e540bd96d26f03a79628d9tab2_sample5_s3_locationfb55cd020f0643f08418183279e63a5f578a9379d1e540bd96d26f03a79628d9tab2_sample6_s3_locationfb55cd020f0643f08418183279e63a5f578a9379d1e540bd96d26f03a79628d9tab3_labelfb55cd020f0643f08418183279e63a5fCover Art578a9379d1e540bd96d26f03a79628d9tab3_typefb55cd020f0643f08418183279e63a5fcover_art578a9379d1e540bd96d26f03a79628d9tab3_contentfb55cd020f0643f08418183279e63a5f578a9379d1e540bd96d26f03a79628d9tab3_cover_thumbnail1_s3_locationfb55cd020f0643f08418183279e63a5fcovers\/thumbs\/PASC530.jpg578a9379d1e540bd96d26f03a79628d9tab3_cover_thumbnail2_s3_locationfb55cd020f0643f08418183279e63a5f578a9379d1e540bd96d26f03a79628d9tab3_cover_download_s3_locationfb55cd020f0643f08418183279e63a5fcovers\/PASC530.pdf578a9379d1e540bd96d26f03a79628d9tab3_sample1_s3_locationfb55cd020f0643f08418183279e63a5f578a9379d1e540bd96d26f03a79628d9tab3_sample2_s3_locationfb55cd020f0643f08418183279e63a5f578a9379d1e540bd96d26f03a79628d9tab3_sample3_s3_locationfb55cd020f0643f08418183279e63a5f578a9379d1e540bd96d26f03a79628d9tab3_sample4_s3_locationfb55cd020f0643f08418183279e63a5f578a9379d1e540bd96d26f03a79628d9tab3_sample5_s3_locationfb55cd020f0643f08418183279e63a5f578a9379d1e540bd96d26f03a79628d9tab3_sample6_s3_locationfb55cd020f0643f08418183279e63a5f578a9379d1e540bd96d26f03a79628d9tab4_labelfb55cd020f0643f08418183279e63a5fSleevenotes578a9379d1e540bd96d26f03a79628d9tab4_typefb55cd020f0643f08418183279e63a5fcontent578a9379d1e540bd96d26f03a79628d9tab4_contentfb55cd020f0643f08418183279e63a5f\u003cp\u003e\nThis fifth release devoted to unissued recordings of the great Russian\npianist Jascha Spivakovsky is the first to feature concerto performances.\nPrevious volumes sourced from home and radio recordings spanned a\ntwo-decade period and a wide array of solo piano repertoire. The focus now\nturns to live performances with orchestra in two very different\ncompositions, both of which were mainstays in Spivakovsky’s career:\nMozart’s Piano Concerto No.23 in A Major K.488 and Tchaikovsky’s Piano\nConcerto No.1 in B-Flat Minor Op.23.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nSpivakovsky played both of these concerti around the world over a period of\nmore than four decades and in fact he often programmed them together: this\npairing was featured as early as 1922 in the pianist's final appearances on\nfirst Australian tour. This release is therefore a particularly appropriate\nintroduction to Spivakovsky’s versatile performance style with orchestra.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis performance of the Mozart A Major Concerto derives from a March 13,\n1953 broadcast of a BBC studio recording with Clarence Raybould conducting\nthe Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Spivakovsky’s Mozart, as previously heard\nin his reading of the Sonata in F Major (issued in Volume 2 of this\nseries), is sensitively nuanced yet never lapses into sentimentality.\nPlaying with backbone and directness, Spivakovsky traverses the work with\ntremendous rhythmic momentum without compromising clarity of articulation.\nHis elegantly shaped phrasing, sparkling sonority, and poised interplay of\nvoicing (textures are beautifully transparent and lines crystal clear)\nreveal the beauty of Mozart’s writing self-consciousness or pretension.\nAfter Spivakovsky’s 1948 Melbourne performance of this work under Paul\nKletzki, The Herald stated that the pianist had “demonstrated a rich and\ndelicate touch and mature feeling for the deep humanity that lies beneath\nthe exquisite exterior of Mozart’s style,” while Lady Edith - wife of\nlegendary British critic Sir Neville Cardus - telegrammed him after his\n1945 Sydney performance of the work, calling it simply “the best Mozart\nplaying I have ever heard.”\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nSpivakovsky played the Tchaikovsky First Concerto some 400 times over a\nfour-decade period, from his early concerts in Germany (a 1919 Darmstadt\nperformance with Furtwängler among them) to the last years of his\ninternational career in the late 1950s. This October 1949 ABC broadcast\n(among the earliest Spivakovsky recordings released thus far) features the\npianist, together with the Victorian Symphony Orchestra conducted by Sir\nBernard Heinze, in an impassioned reading of the warhorse. What tremendous\nflair and bravura (not in the debased sense of the word, but rather a\nseamless fusion of virtuosity and musicality): volcanic octaves and\ndazzling runs are heard alongside exquisitely phrased lyrical passages, the\nentire performance featuring expansive rubato and gorgeous tonal colours.\nIn 1922, the Sydney Morning Herald had noted that “his crashing chords,\nretaining always their clear-cut beauty, stood out even above the full\nstrength of the orchestra,” while thirty-five years later a Hawaii critic\nstated that “only Spivakovsky could have interpreted the B Flat Minor …\nwith such precision, perfection, and poignancy. To say that his technique\nis out of this world is putting it tritely. 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