Although Kabalevsky is ranked with Shostakovich and Prokofiev among the former Soviet Union's leading composers, he is relatively unknown to today's listening public. His natural talent for catchy melodies, clear structures, and drive appealing to listening audiences made it easy for him to write music that is pleasantly tickling to the ears on a first listen, and holds it's own on theoretical analysis. This is masterfully written music of great appeal and full of wit and charm.

Tracklist:

Piano Concerto No. 1 In A Minor, Op. 9: I. Moderato Quasi Andantino
Piano Concerto No. 1 In A Minor, Op. 9: II. Moderato - Allegro Assai
Piano Concerto No. 1 In A Minor, Op. 9: III. Vivace Marcato
Piano Concerto No. 2 In G Minor, Op. 23: I. Allegro Moderato
Piano Concerto No. 2 In G Minor, Op. 23: II. Andantino Semplice
Piano Concerto No. 2 In G Minor, Op. 23: III. Allegro Molto
Piano Concerto No. 3 In D Major, Op. 50: I. Allegro Molto
Piano Concerto No. 3 In D Major, Op. 50: II. Andante Con Moto
Piano Concerto No. 3 In D Major, Op. 50: III. Presto
I. Allegro Molto Moderato - Piu Mosso - Tempo I
Fantasy In F Minor (After F. Schubert's D. 940): II. Lagro
Fantasy In F Minor (After F. Schubert's D. 940): III. Vivace - Cadenza: Rubato Sostenuto - Largamente - Tranquillo (Tempo I)
Rhapsody On The Theme Of The Song School Years, Op. 75
Piano Concerto No. 4, Op. 99, "Prague": I. Allegro Molto E Energico - Meno Mosso: Improvisato - Tempo I
Piano Concerto No. 4, Op. 99, "Prague": II. Molto Sostenuto: Improvisato
Piano Concerto No. 4, Op. 99, "Prague": III. Vivo

UPC: 761203765829
Label: Cpo Records
Release Date: 8.28.12
Format: CD

Alun Francis - Complete Piano Concertos (2 CD)