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Шура Черкасский

Шура Черкасский

Musician · Ukraine · 1909–1995

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Cherkassky celebrated his 80th birthday with a recital at Carnegie Hall, marking a significant milestone in his career.

Cherkassky was known for his exceptional piano skills, which earned him acclaim throughout his career.

His performance of Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No. 3 is considered one of his signature pieces.

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Biography

Early Life

Shura Cherkassky was born on October 7, 1909, in Ukraine, where he began his journey into the world of music. He was a prodigious talent, quickly gaining recognition for his exceptional skills as a pianist. Cherkassky's early exposure to music laid the foundation for a remarkable career that would span several decades.

Career

Cherkassky's career as a concert pianist flourished as he became known for his virtuosic technique and expressive playing style, particularly in the romantic repertoire. He recorded numerous albums, showcasing his talent through works such as "Konzert für Klavier und Orchester Nr. 1 b-Moll, op. 23" and "Pictures at an Exhibition." His discography includes collaborations with prestigious labels like Deutsche Grammophon and Decca, and he was celebrated for his interpretations of composers like Liszt, Rachmaninov, and Chopin. Cherkassky's performances were marked by a singing piano tone that captivated audiences around the world.

Later Years and Legacy

In his later years, Cherkassky resided in London, where he continued to perform and inspire new generations of musicians. He passed away on December 27, 1995, leaving behind a rich legacy as one of the great pianists of the 20th century. His contributions to classical music and his unique interpretations have solidified his place in the pantheon of legendary pianists.

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Discography

Albums
BBC Legends Volume 3BBC Legends Volume 32022
  1. 1.Symphony no. 2 in B-flat major D.125: I Largo - Allegro vivace10:32
  2. 2.Symphony no. 2 in B-flat major D.125: II Andante9:10
  3. 3.Symphony no. 2 in B-flat major D.125: III Menuetto: Allegro vivace - Trio4:19
  4. 4.Symphony no. 2 in B-flat major D.125: IV Presto vivace6:11
  5. 5.Symphony no. 2 in D major op. 73: I Allegro non troppo14:51
  6. 6.Symphony no. 2 in D major op. 73: II Adagio non troppo10:19
  7. 7.Symphony no. 2 in D major op. 73: III Allegretto grazioso (quasi andantino) - Presto ma non assai5:21
  8. 8.Symphony no. 2 in D major op. 73: IV Allegro con spirito9:46
  9. 9.Introduction and Allegro, op. 4714:23
  10. 10.Symphony no. 1 in A-flat major, op. 55: I. Andante. Nobilmente e semplice - Allegro20:56
  11. 11.Symphony no. 1 in A-flat major, op. 55: II. Allegro molto7:02
  12. 12.Symphony no. 1 in A-flat major, op. 55: III. Adagio12:27
  13. 13.Symphony no. 1 in A-flat major, op. 55: IV. Lento - Allegro12:26
  14. 14.Vier letzte Lieder: Frühling3:16
  15. 15.Vier letzte Lieder: September4:17
  16. 16.Vier letzte Lieder: Beim Schlfengehen4:44
  17. 17.Vier letzte Lieder: Im Abendrot7:18
  18. 18.Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen: Wenn mein Schatz Hochzeit macht4:13
  19. 19.Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen: Ging heut morgen übers Feld4:32
  20. 20.Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen: Ich hab ein glühend Messer3:04
  21. 21.Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen: Die zwei blauen Augen6:18
  22. 22.Songs after poems by Friedrich Rückert: Ich armet' einen linden Duft3:02
  23. 23.Songs after poems by Friedrich Rückert: Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen6:58
  24. 24.Songs after poems by Friedrich Rückert: Um Mitternacht5:43
  25. 25.Du meines Herzens Krönelein, op. 21 no. 22:32
  26. 26.Ruhe, meine Seele, op. 27 no. 13:50
  27. 27.Zueignung, op. 106 no. 12:05
  28. 28.Wiegenlied, op. 49 no. 42:40
  29. 29.Ständchen, op. 106 no 12:18
  30. 30.Anacréon: Ouverture10:14
  31. 31.Symphony no. 3 in E-flat major, op. 55 "Eroica": I Allegro con brio14:58
  32. 32.Symphony no. 3 in E-flat major, op. 55 "Eroica": II Marcia funebre. Adagio assai14:11
  33. 33.Symphony no. 3 in E-flat major, op. 55 "Eroica": III Scherzo. Allegro vivace5:37
  34. 34.Symphony no. 3 in E-flat major, op. 55 "Eroica": IV Finale. Allegro molto11:36
  35. 35.Don Juan, op. 2016:56
  36. 36.La Damnation de Faust, op. 24: Marche hongroise (Marche de Rákóczy)4:23
  37. 37.Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue in D minor, BWV 903: I. Fantasia - Recitativo7:10
  38. 38.Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue in D minor, BWV 903: II. Fuga5:11
  39. 39.Piano Sonata no. 22 in F major, op. 54: I. In tempo d'un Menuetto5:57
  40. 40.Piano Sonata no. 22 in F major, op. 54: II. Allegretto6:26
  41. 41.Piano Sonata in F minor, D. 625: I. Allegro7:09
  42. 42.Piano Sonata in F minor, D. 625: II. Scherzo. Allegretto5:23
  43. 43.Piano Sonata in F minor, D. 625: III. Allegro6:32
  44. 44.Three Piano Pieces, D. 946: No. 1. Allegro assai - Andante - Tempo I - Andantino - Tempo I5:42
  45. 45.Three Piano Pieces, D. 946: No. 2. Allegretto9:11
  46. 46.Three Piano Pieces, D. 946: No. 3. Allegro5:40
  47. 47.Four Impromptus for Piano, D. 899: No. 3. Andante6:36
  48. 48.Four Impromptus for Piano, D. 899: No. 4. Allegretto6:19
  49. 49.Symphony no. 2 in D major, op. 43: I. Allegretto10:13
  50. 50.Symphony no. 2 in D major, op. 43: II. Tempo andante, ma rubato13:05
  51. 51.Symphony no. 2 in D major, op. 43: III. Vivacissimo - attacca5:36
  52. 52.Symphony no. 2 in D major, op. 43: IV Finale. Allegro moderato14:10
  53. 53.The Sleeping Beauty Suite, op. 66: Introduction2:32
  54. 54.The Sleeping Beauty Suite, op. 66: Prologue: no. 3. Pas de six - Variation IV: Canari qui chante0:29
  55. 55.The Sleeping Beauty Suite, op. 66: Act I, no. 6. Valse3:29
  56. 56.The Sleeping Beauty Suite, op. 66: Act I, no. 8. Pas d'action4:21
  57. 57.The Sleeping Beauty Suite, op. 66: Act III, no. 22. Polacca3:28
  58. 58.The Sleeping Beauty Suite, op. 66: Act III, no. 23. Pas de quatre: Allegro non tanto2:12
  59. 59.The Sleeping Beauty Suite, op. 66: Act III, no. 25. Pas de quatre: Adagio1:49
  60. 60.The Sleeping Beauty Suite, op. 66: Act III, no. 28. Pas de deux: Adagio3:32
  61. 61.The Sleeping Beauty Suite, op. 66: Act III, no. 30. Finale - Apothéose2:17
  62. 62.Egmont: Overture, op. 849:01
  63. 63.A Faust Symphony, S108: I. Faust30:15
  64. 64.A Faust Symphony, S108: II. Gretchen19:04
  65. 65.A Faust Symphony, S108: III. Mephistopheles18:47
  66. 66.A Faust Symphony, S108: IV. Chorus mysticus6:25
  67. 67.Requiem in D minor, K626: I. Introitus: Requiem aeternam (Chorus, Soprano I)4:58
  68. 68.Requiem in D minor, K626: II. Kyrie (Chorus)2:38
  69. 69.Requiem in D minor, K626: III. Sequentia: Dies irae (Chorus)1:50
  70. 70.Requiem in D minor, K626: III. Sequentia: Tuba mirum (Soprano I/II, Tenor, Bass)3:28
  71. 71.Requiem in D minor, K626: III. Sequentia: Rex tremendae (Chorus)1:21
  72. 72.Requiem in D minor, K626: III. Sequentia: Recordare (Soprano, I/II, Tenor, Bass)5:38
  73. 73.Requiem in D minor, K626: III. Sequentia: Confutatis (Chorus)2:19
  74. 74.Requiem in D minor, K626: III. Sequentia: Lucrimosa (Chorus)2:54
  75. 75.Requiem in D minor, K626: IV. Offertorium: Domine Jesu (Soprano I/II, Tenor, Bass)3:33
  76. 76.Requiem in D minor, K626: IV. Offertorium: Hostias (Chorus)3:52
  77. 77.Requiem in D minor, K626: V. Sanctus (Chorus)1:47
  78. 78.Requiem in D minor, K626: VI. Benedictus (Soprano I/II, Tenor, bass, Chorus)5:47
  79. 79.Requiem in D minor, K626: VII. Agnus Dei (Chorus)2:55
  80. 80.Requiem in D minor, K626: VIII. Communio: Lux aeterna (Soprano I, Chorus)6:00
  81. 81.Benjamin Britten in conversation with Donald Mitchell: Opera7:50
  82. 82.Benjamin Britten in conversation with Donald Mitchell: Composing3:58
  83. 83.Benjamin Britten in conversation with Donald Mitchell: Dreams3:45
  84. 84.Benjamin Britten in conversation with Donald Mitchell: Teaching5:41
  85. 85.Benjamin Britten in conversation with Donald Mitchell: Map-reading5:18
  86. 86.Piano Sonata no. 9 in E major, op. 14 no. 1: I. Allegro6:39
  87. 87.Piano Sonata no. 9 in E major, op. 14 no. 1: II. Allegretto — Maggiore6:14
  88. 88.Piano Sonata no. 9 in E major, op. 14 no. 1: III. Rondo. Allegro Comodo2:55
  89. 89.Piano Sonata no. 10 in G major, op. 14 no. 2: I. Allegro5:16
  90. 90.Piano Sonata no. 10 in G major, op. 14 no. 2: II. Andante4:37
  91. 91.Piano Sonata no. 10 in G major, op. 14 no. 2: III. Scherzo. Allegro Assai3:15
  92. 92."Wanderer" Fantasy in C major, D. 76020:15
  93. 93.Theme and Variations on the Name "Abegg," op. 18:06
  94. 94.Faschingsschwank Aus Wien, op. 26: No. 1. Allegro. Sehr Lebhaft8:04
  95. 95.Faschingsschwank Aus Wien, op. 26: No. 2. Romanze. Ziemlich Langsam2:38
  96. 96.Faschingsschwank Aus Wien, op. 26: No. 3. Scherzino1:57
  97. 97.Faschingsschwank Aus Wien, op. 26: No. 4. Intermezzo. Mit Größter Energie1:53
  98. 98.Faschingsschwank Aus Wien, op. 26: No. 5. Finale. Höchst Lebhaft5:15
  99. 99.Étude in C-sharp minor, op. 10 no. 41:48
  100. 100.Symphony no. 9 in D minor, op. 125 “Choral”: I. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso16:04
  101. 101.Symphony no. 9 in D minor, op. 125 “Choral”: II. Molto vivace10:58
  102. 102.Symphony no. 9 in D minor, op. 125 “Choral”: III. Adagio molto e cantabile16:51
  103. 103.Symphony no. 9 in D minor, op. 125 “Choral”: IV. Presto – Allegro assai6:12
  104. 104.Symphony no. 9 in D minor, op. 125 “Choral”: Rezitativo: “O Freunde, nicht diese Töne!” – Allegro assai17:42
  105. 105.Piano Concerto no. 1 in B-flat minor, op. 23: I. Allegro Non Troppo E Molto Maestoso Allegro Con Spirito19:56
  106. 106.Piano Concerto no. 1 in B-flat minor, op. 23: II. Andantino Semplice Prestissimo Tempo I7:13
  107. 107.Piano Concerto no. 1 in B-flat minor, op. 23: III. Allegro Con Fuoco6:57
  108. 108.Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade1:19
  109. 109.Pictures at an Exhibition: I. the Gnome2:34
  110. 110.Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade0:53
  111. 111.Pictures at an Exhibition: II. the Old Castle4:37
  112. 112.Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade0:28
  113. 113.Pictures at an Exhibition: III. Tuileries0:57
  114. 114.Pictures at an Exhibition: IV. Bydlo2:27
  115. 115.Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade0:51
  116. 116.Pictures at an Exhibition: V. Ballet of the Unhatched Chicks1:15
  117. 117.Pictures at an Exhibition: VI. Samuel Goldenberg and Schmuyle2:04
  118. 118.Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade1:37
  119. 119.Pictures at an Exhibition: VII. the Market Place at Limoges1:27
  120. 120.Pictures at an Exhibition: VIII. Catacombae: Sepulchrum Romanum1:57
  121. 121.Pictures at an Exhibition: Cum Mortuis in Lingua Mortua2:27
  122. 122.Pictures at an Exhibition: IX. the Hut on Fowl's Legs (Baba-Yaga)3:16
  123. 123.Pictures at an Exhibition: X. the Great Gate of Kiev5:15
  124. 124.Prélude pathétique2:51
  125. 125.Flight of the Bumble-Bee1:37
  126. 126.Symphony in G major, Hob. I:100 "Military": I. Adagio - Allegro7:08
  127. 127.Symphony in G major, Hob. I:100 "Military": II. Allegretto5:31
  128. 128.Symphony in G major, Hob. I:100 "Military": III. Menuet. Moderato - Trio4:28
  129. 129.Symphony in G major, Hob. I:100 "Military": IV. Finale. Presto4:55
  130. 130.Symphony in D major, Hob. I:101 "The Clock": I. Adagio - Presto7:50
  131. 131.Symphony in D major, Hob. I:101 "The Clock": II. Andante7:35
  132. 132.Symphony in D major, Hob. I:101 "The Clock": III. Menuet. Allegretto - Trio7:18
  133. 133.Symphony in D major, Hob. I:101 "The Clock": IV. Finale. Vivace4:29
  134. 134.Symphonic Metamorphosis on Themes by Carl Maria von Weber: I. Allegro3:45
  135. 135.Symphonic Metamorphosis on Themes by Carl Maria von Weber: II. Scherzo (Turandot: Scherzo)7:58
  136. 136.Symphonic Metamorphosis on Themes by Carl Maria von Weber: III. Andantino3:47
  137. 137.Symphonic Metamorphosis on Themes by Carl Maria von Weber: IV. Marsch4:50
  138. 138.Capriccio sopra la lontananza del suo fratello dilettissimo in B-flat major, BWV 99310:46
  139. 139.Variations and Fugue on a Theme of J.S. Bach, Op. 81: I. Thema1:30
  140. 140.Variations and Fugue on a Theme of J.S. Bach, Op. 81: II. Variation 11:09
  141. 141.Variations and Fugue on a Theme of J.S. Bach, Op. 81: III. Variation 21:07
  142. 142.Variations and Fugue on a Theme of J.S. Bach, Op. 81: IV. Variation 31:05
  143. 143.Variations and Fugue on a Theme of J.S. Bach, Op. 81: V. Variation 41:31
  144. 144.Variations and Fugue on a Theme of J.S. Bach, Op. 81: VI. Variation 52:26
  145. 145.Variations and Fugue on a Theme of J.S. Bach, Op. 81: VII. Variation 61:20
  146. 146.Variations and Fugue on a Theme of J.S. Bach, Op. 81: VIII. Variation 72:01
  147. 147.Variations and Fugue on a Theme of J.S. Bach, Op. 81: IX. Variation 81:05
  148. 148.Variations and Fugue on a Theme of J.S. Bach, Op. 81: X. Variation 92:24
  149. 149.Variations and Fugue on a Theme of J.S. Bach, Op. 81: XI. Variation 100:50
  150. 150.Variations and Fugue on a Theme of J.S. Bach, Op. 81: XII. Variation 110:55
  151. 151.Variations and Fugue on a Theme of J.S. Bach, Op. 81: XIII. Variation 122:25
  152. 152.Variations and Fugue on a Theme of J.S. Bach, Op. 81: XIV. Variation 130:42
  153. 153.Variations and Fugue on a Theme of J.S. Bach, Op. 81: XV. Variation 141:30
  154. 154.Variations and Fugue on a Theme of J.S. Bach, Op. 81: XVI. Fugue8:08
  155. 155.Piano Sonata No. 24 in F-sharp major, Op. 78: I. Adagio cantabile - Allegro ma non troppo8:34
  156. 156.Piano Sonata No. 24 in F-sharp major, Op. 78: II. Allegro vivace3:04
  157. 157.Piano Sonata No. 21 in C major, Op. 53, "Waldstein": I. Allegro con brio10:45
  158. 158.Piano Sonata No. 21 in C major, Op. 53, "Waldstein": II. Introduzione: Adagio molto4:02
  159. 159.Piano Sonata No. 21 in C major, Op. 53, "Waldstein": III. Rondo: Allegretto moderato - Prestissimo10:26
  160. 160.Symphony no. 8 in C minor, op. 65: I. Adagio - Allegro non troppo - Allegro - Adagio27:44
  161. 161.Symphony no. 8 in C minor, op. 65: II. Allegretto6:45
  162. 162.Symphony no. 8 in C minor, op. 65: III. Allegro non troppo - attacca:6:01
  163. 163.Symphony no. 8 in C minor, op. 65: IV. Largo - attacca:10:02
  164. 164.Symphony no. 8 in C minor, op. 65: V. Allegretto - Allegro - Adagio - Allegretto14:44
  165. 165.Oberon: Overture9:23
  166. 166.Symphony no.9 in C Major, D944 "The Great": I. Allegro ma non troppo13:14
  167. 167.Symphony no.9 in C Major, D944 "The Great": II. Andante con moto13:39
  168. 168.Symphony no.9 in C Major, D944 "The Great": III. Scherzo. Allegro vivace - Trio10:40
  169. 169.Symphony no.9 in C Major, D944 "The Great": IV. Finale. Allegro vivace12:05
  170. 170.Tragic Overture, op. 8114:05
  171. 171.Cello Concerto no. 1 in C major, Hob.VIIb:I - I. Moderato8:23
  172. 172.Cello Concerto no. 1 in C major, Hob.VIIb:I - II. Adagio7:42
  173. 173.Cello Concerto no. 1 in C major, Hob.VIIb:I - III. Finale. Allegro molto6:28
  174. 174.Cello Concerto no. 1 in A minor, op. 33 - I. Allegro non troppo -5:17
  175. 175.Cello Concerto no. 1 in A minor, op. 33 - II. Allegretto con moto -4:33
  176. 176.Cello Concerto no. 1 in A minor, op. 33 - III. Tempo I - Un peu moins8:17
  177. 177.Cello Concerto in E minor, op. 85 - I. Adagio - Moderato7:13
  178. 178.Cello Concerto in E minor, op. 85 - II. Lento - Allegro molto4:00
  179. 179.Cello Concerto in E minor, op. 85 - III. Adagio4:19
  180. 180.Cello Concerto in E minor, op. 85 - IV. Allegro - Moderato - Allegro, ma non troppo11:04
  181. 181.The Nutcracker, op. 71: Act II: The Enchanted Palace of the Kingdom of Sweets5:18
  182. 182.The Nutcracker, op. 71: Act II: Arrival of Clara and the Nutcracker4:29
  183. 183.The Nutcracker, op. 71: Act II: Divertissement: A. Chocolate Spanish Dance1:14
  184. 184.The Nutcracker, op. 71: Act II: Divertissement: B. Coffee Arabian Dance3:59
  185. 185.The Nutcracker, op. 71: Act II: Divertissement: C. Tea Chinese Dance1:08
  186. 186.The Nutcracker, op. 71: Act II: Divertissement: D. Trepak Russian Dance1:09
  187. 187.The Nutcracker, op. 71: Act II: Divertissement: E. Dance of the Toy Flutes2:38
  188. 188.The Nutcracker, op. 71: Act II: Divertissement: F. Mother Gigogne and the Clowns2:46
  189. 189.The Nutcracker, op. 71: Act II: Waltz of the Flowers6:59
  190. 190.The Nutcracker, op. 71: Act II: Pas de Deux: the Prince and the Sugar Plum Fairy5:03
  191. 191.The Nutcracker, op. 71: Act II: Variation 1: Tarantella0:45
  192. 192.The Nutcracker, op. 71: Act II: Variation 2: Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy Coda3:47
  193. 193.The Nutcracker, op. 71: Act II: Final Waltz and Apotheosis5:57
  194. 194.The Bolt Suite, op. 27a: Overture5:44
  195. 195.The Bolt Suite, op. 27a: The Bureaucrat (Polka)2:28
  196. 196.The Bolt Suite, op. 27a: Intermezzo3:45
  197. 197.The Bolt Suite, op. 27a: The Drayman's Dance2:20
  198. 198.Scènes de ballet: Introduction0:47
  199. 199.Scènes de ballet: Danses (Corps de Ballet) Variations (Ballerina)4:55
  200. 200.Scènes de ballet: Pantomime2:19
  201. 201.Scènes de ballet: Pas de Deux2:41
  202. 202.Scènes de ballet: Pantomime0:36
  203. 203.Scènes de ballet: Variation (Danses) Variation (Ballerina)2:11
  204. 204.Scènes de ballet: Pantomime0:29
  205. 205.Scènes de ballet: Danses (Corps de Ballet)1:44
  206. 206.Scènes de ballet: Apotheose2:19
  207. 207.Concerto for Violin and Orchestra no. 3 in G major, K. 216: I. Allegro10:16
  208. 208.Concerto for Violin and Orchestra no. 3 in G major, K. 216: II. Adagio8:36
  209. 209.Concerto for Violin and Orchestra no. 3 in G major, K. 216: III. Rondeau: Allegro7:09
  210. 210.Le quattro stagioni: Concerto in E major, op. 8 no. 1, RV 269 "La primavera": I. Allegro3:50
  211. 211.Le quattro stagioni: Concerto in E major, op. 8 no. 1, RV 269 "La primavera": II. Largo1:57
  212. 212.Le quattro stagioni: Concerto in E major, op. 8 no. 1, RV 269 "La primavera": III. Allegro4:16
  213. 213.Le quattro stagioni: Concerto in G minor, op. 8 no. 2, RV 315 "L'estate": I. Allegro non molto5:05
  214. 214.Le quattro stagioni: Concerto in G minor, op. 8 no. 2, RV 315 "L'estate": II. Adagio1:50
  215. 215.Le quattro stagioni: Concerto in G minor, op. 8 no. 2, RV 315 "L'estate": III. Presto3:09
  216. 216.Le quattro stagioni: Concerto in F major, op. 8 no. 3, RV 293 "L'autunno": I. Allegro5:26
  217. 217.Le quattro stagioni: Concerto in F major, op. 8 no. 3, RV 293 "L'autunno": II. Adagio molto1:52
  218. 218.Le quattro stagioni: Concerto in F major, op. 8 no. 3, RV 293 "L'autunno": III. Allegro3:56
  219. 219.Le quattro stagioni: Concerto in F minor, op. 8 no. 4, RV 297 "L'inverno": I. Allegro non molto3:36
  220. 220.Le quattro stagioni: Concerto in F minor, op. 8 no. 4, RV 297 "L'inverno": II. Largo2:12
  221. 221.Le quattro stagioni: Concerto in F minor, op. 8 no. 4, RV 297 "L'inverno": III. Allegro3:28
  222. 222.Announcement of the Encore0:29
  223. 223.Concerto for 2 Violins in A minor, op. 3 no. 8, RV 522: III. Allegro4:15
  224. 224.Symphony no. 4 in F minor: I. Allegro7:44
  225. 225.Symphony no. 4 in F minor: II. Andante moderato9:30
  226. 226.Symphony no. 4 in F minor: III. Scherzo: Allegro molto5:17
  227. 227.Symphony no. 4 in F minor: IV. Finale con Epilogo fugato: Allegro molto8:55
  228. 228.Symphony no. 4 in A minor, op. 63: I. Tempo molto moderato, quasi adagio10:38
  229. 229.Symphony no. 4 in A minor, op. 63: II. Allegro molto vivace4:25
  230. 230.Symphony no. 4 in A minor, op. 63: III. Il tempo largo10:39
  231. 231.Symphony no. 4 in A minor, op. 63: IV. Allegro9:36
  232. 232.Sonata in D minor, Kk. 1414:47
  233. 233.Sonata in F major, Kk. 5185:06
  234. 234.Sonata in D minor, Kk. 323:01
  235. 235.Sonata in F minor, Kk. 4665:12
  236. 236.Sonata in A major, Kk. 5333:06
  237. 237.Sonata in B minor, Kk. 274:43
  238. 238.Sonata in G major, Kk. 1252:29
  239. 239.Pour le piano: I. Prelude4:15
  240. 240.Pour le piano: II. Sarabande5:20
  241. 241.Pour le piano: III. Toccata4:20
  242. 242.Images, livre 1: Reflets dans l'eau5:35
  243. 243.Piano Sonata no. 27 in E minor, op. 90: Mit Lebhaftigkeit4:44
  244. 244.Piano Sonata no. 27 in E minor, op. 90: Nicht zu geschwind7:26
  245. 245.Piano Sonata no. 4 in F-sharp major, op. 30: I. Andante3:01
  246. 246.Piano Sonata no. 4 in F-sharp major, op. 30: II. Prestissimo Volando4:36
  247. 247.Six Visions Fugitives, op. 225:39
  248. 248.Piano Sonata no. 3 in A minor, op. 286:33
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Rachmaninov: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini / Prokofiev: Piano Sonata No. 7 / Stravinsky: Three Scenes from PetrushkaRachmaninov: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini / Prokofiev: Piano Sonata No. 7 / Stravinsky: Three Scenes from Petrushka2011
  1. 1.Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Introduction — Variation 10:31
  2. 2.Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Theme0:21
  3. 3.Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation 20:20
  4. 4.Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation 30:27
  5. 5.Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation 40:34
  6. 6.Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation 50:35
  7. 7.Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation 60:58
  8. 8.Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation 71:15
  9. 9.Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation 80:39
  10. 10.Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation 90:37
  11. 11.Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation 100:57
  12. 12.Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation 111:31
  13. 13.Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation 121:32
  14. 14.Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation 130:34
  15. 15.Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation 140:50
  16. 16.Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation 151:11
  17. 17.Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation 161:49
  18. 18.Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation 171:50
  19. 19.Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation 183:24
  20. 20.Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation 190:35
  21. 21.Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation 200:39
  22. 22.Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation 210:28
  23. 23.Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation 221:44
  24. 24.Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation 230:58
  25. 25.Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation 241:25
  26. 26.Piano Sonata No. 7 in B flat, Op. 83: I. Allegro inquieto9:23
  27. 27.Piano Sonata No. 7 in B flat, Op. 83: II. Andante caloroso6:07
  28. 28.Piano Sonata No. 7 in B flat, Op. 83: III. Precipitato4:01
  29. 29.Three Scenes from Petrushka: I. Danse russe2:56
  30. 30.Three Scenes from Petrushka: II. Chez Petrouchka4:37
  31. 31.Three Scenes from Petrushka: III. La semaine grasse10:12
  32. 32.Polka de W.R.4:05
  33. 33.Tambourin2:57
  34. 34.Bourrée fantasque5:34
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Mendelssohn: Andante and Rondo capriccioso / Schubert: Piano Sonata D959 / Schumann: Carnaval, op. 9 / Der Kontrabandiste / Tchaikovsky: Cradle SongMendelssohn: Andante and Rondo capriccioso / Schubert: Piano Sonata D959 / Schumann: Carnaval, op. 9 / Der Kontrabandiste / Tchaikovsky: Cradle Song2009
  1. 1.Andante and Rondo capriccioso in E major, op. 146:17
  2. 2.Piano Sonata no. 20 in A major, D.959 I. Allegro11:18
  3. 3.Piano Sonata no. 20 in A major, D.959 II. Andantino7:09
  4. 4.Piano Sonata no. 20 in A major, D.959 III. Scherzo: Allegro vivace - Trio: Un poco più lento4:36
  5. 5.Piano Sonata no. 20 in A major, D.959 IV. Rondo: Allegretto -Presto12:19
  6. 6.Carnaval, op. 9 I. Preambule2:08
  7. 7.Carnaval, op. 9 II. Pierrot1:53
  8. 8.Carnaval, op. 9 III. Arlequin0:54
  9. 9.Carnaval, op. 9 IV. Valse noble1:39
  10. 10.Carnaval, op. 9 V. Eusebius1:46
  11. 11.Carnaval, op. 9.9 VI. Florestan0:47
  12. 12.Carnaval, op. 9 VII. Coquette1:20
  13. 13.Carnaval, op. 9 VIII. Replique0:41
  14. 14.Carnaval, op. 9 X. Papillons0:46
  15. 15.Carnaval, op. 9 XI. A.S.C.H. - S.C.H.A: Lettres dansantes0:43
  16. 16.Carnaval, op. 9 XII. Chiarina1:28
  17. 17.Carnaval, op. 9 XIII. Chopin1:29
  18. 18.Carnaval, op. 9 XIV. Estrella0:27
  19. 19.Carnaval, op. 9 XIX. Aveu1:02
  20. 20.Carnaval, op. 9 XV. Reconnaissance1:38
  21. 21.Carnaval, op. 9 XVI. Pantalon Et Colombine0:58
  22. 22.Carnaval, op. 9 XVII. Valse allemande0:56
  23. 23.Carnaval, op. 9 XVIII. Paganini1:35
  24. 24.Carnaval, op. 9 XX. Promenade1:52
  25. 25.Carnaval, op. 9 XXI. Pause0:19
  26. 26.Carnaval, op. 9 XXII. Marche des Davidsbündler contre les Philistines3:52
  27. 27.Cradle Song in A-flat minor, op. 16 no. 14:13
  28. 28.Der Kontrabandiste, op. 74 no. 102:12
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Beethoven, Gershwin: Piano ConcertosBeethoven, Gershwin: Piano Concertos2008
  1. 1.Piano Concerto No.5 in E Flat Major, Op.73 'emperor' I. Allegro22:05
  2. 2.Piano Concerto No.5 in E Flat Major, Op.73 'emperor' II. Adagio Un Poco Mosso Attacca:8:35
  3. 3.Piano Concerto No.5 in E Flat Major, Op.73 'emperor' III. Rondo. Allegro11:37
  4. 4.Piano Concerto in F Major I. Allegro13:03
  5. 5.Piano Concerto in F Major II. Adagio Andante Con Moto11:28
  6. 6.Piano Concerto in F Major III. Allegro Agitato7:27
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Shura CherkasskyShura Cherkassky2007
  1. 1.Air and Variations (“The Harmonious Blacksmith”)4:31
  2. 2.Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, op. 24: Aira – Variations I‐IV4:24
  3. 3.Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, op. 24: Variations V‐VI1:49
  4. 4.Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, op. 24: Variations VII‐VIII1:11
  5. 5.Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, op. 24: Variations IX‐XII3:02
  6. 6.Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, op. 24: Variations XIII‐XVIII4:32
  7. 7.Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, op. 24: Variations XIX‐XXI2:50
  8. 8.Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, op. 24: Variations XXII‐XXV3:17
  9. 9.Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, op. 24: Fugue5:58
  10. 10.Piano Sonata, op. 19:42
  11. 11.15 Little Variations4:34
  12. 12.Toccata in D minor, op. 113:30
  13. 13.Piano Sonata no. 3 in B minor, op. 58: I. Allegro maestoso8:47
  14. 14.Piano Sonata no. 3 in B minor, op. 58: II. Scherzo. Molto vivace2:41
  15. 15.Piano Sonata no. 3 in B minor, op. 58: III. Largo9:30
  16. 16.Piano Sonata no. 3 in B minor, op. 58: IV. Finale. Presto non tanto5:35
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BBC Legends: CherkasskyBBC Legends: Cherkassky2006
  1. 1.Gavotte in A minor With Six Variations7:49
  2. 2.Piano Sonata in C minor, op. 13 "Pathétique": I. Grave - Allegro di molto e con brio9:10
  3. 3.Piano Sonata in C minor, op. 13 "Pathétique": II. Adagio Cantabile5:04
  4. 4.Piano Sonata in C minor, op. 13 "Pathétique": III. Rondo. Allegro5:15
  5. 5.Fantasia in F-sharp minor, op. 28 "Sonate Écossaise": Con moto agitato - Andante - Allegro - Andante - Con moto agitato4:53
  6. 6.Fantasia in F-sharp minor, op. 28 "Sonate Écossaise": Allegro con moto2:16
  7. 7.Fantasia in F-sharp minor, op. 28 "Sonate Écossaise": Presto5:44
  8. 8.Nocturne in F minor, op. 55 No. 15:13
  9. 9.Scherzo in B flat minor, op. 318:31
  10. 10.24 Préludes, op. 11: No. 5 in D major1:47
  11. 11.24 Préludes, op. 11: No. 10 in C-sharp minor1:41
  12. 12.Nocturne in C-sharp minor, op. 19 no. 43:30
  13. 13.Réminescences de Don Juan, S. 41816:34
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Chopin Piano Concerto No. 1 / Liszt Piano Concerto No. 1Chopin Piano Concerto No. 1 / Liszt Piano Concerto No. 12006
  1. 1.Allegro maestoso21:31
  2. 2.Romanze - Larghetto11:51
  3. 3.Rondo - Vivace9:53
  4. 4.Allegro maestoso - Quasi Adagio - Allegretto vivace, etc.19:39
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Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto no. 3 / Prokofiev: Piano Concerto no. 2Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto no. 3 / Prokofiev: Piano Concerto no. 22002
  1. 1.Piano Concerto no. 3 in D minor, op. 30: I. Allegro ma non tanto16:23
  2. 2.Piano Concerto no. 3 in D minor, op. 30: II. Intermezzo: Adagio11:04
  3. 3.Piano Concerto no. 3 in D minor, op. 30: III. Finale: Alla breve14:16
  4. 4.Piano Concerto no. 2 in G minor, op. 16: I. Andantino11:56
  5. 5.Piano Concerto no. 2 in G minor, op. 16: II. Scherzo: Vivace2:48
  6. 6.Piano Concerto no. 2 in G minor, op. 16: III. Intermezzo: Allegro moderato6:38
  7. 7.Piano Concerto no. 2 in G minor, op. 16: IV. Finale: Allegro tempestoso12:59
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BBC Legends: Cherkassky / SoltiBBC Legends: Cherkassky / Solti2002
  1. 1.Piano Concerto no. 1 in B-flat minor, op. 23: I. Allegro Non Troppo E Molto Maestoso Allegro Con Spirito19:56
  2. 2.Piano Concerto no. 1 in B-flat minor, op. 23: II. Andantino Semplice Prestissimo Tempo I7:13
  3. 3.Piano Concerto no. 1 in B-flat minor, op. 23: III. Allegro Con Fuoco6:57
  4. 4.Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade1:19
  5. 5.Pictures at an Exhibition: I. the Gnome2:34
  6. 6.Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade0:53
  7. 7.Pictures at an Exhibition: II. the Old Castle4:37
  8. 8.Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade0:28
  9. 9.Pictures at an Exhibition: III. Tuileries0:57
  10. 10.Pictures at an Exhibition: IV. Bydlo2:27
  11. 11.Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade0:51
  12. 12.Pictures at an Exhibition: V. Ballet of the Unhatched Chicks1:15
  13. 13.Pictures at an Exhibition: VI. Samuel Goldenberg and Schmuyle2:04
  14. 14.Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade1:37
  15. 15.Pictures at an Exhibition: VII. the Market Place at Limoges1:27
  16. 16.Pictures at an Exhibition: VIII. Catacombae: Sepulchrum Romanum1:57
  17. 17.Pictures at an Exhibition: Cum Mortuis in Lingua Mortua2:27
  18. 18.Pictures at an Exhibition: IX. the Hut on Fowl's Legs (Baba-Yaga)3:16
  19. 19.Pictures at an Exhibition: X. the Great Gate of Kiev5:15
  20. 20.Prélude pathétique2:51
  21. 21.Flight of the Bumble-Bee1:37
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Nocturnes / Ballades / Waltzes / ScherziNocturnes / Ballades / Waltzes / Scherzi2001
  1. 1.Nocturne in E-flat major, op. 9 no. 2: Andante4:23
  2. 2.Nocturne in C minor, op. 48 no. 1: Lento5:36
  3. 3.Nocturne in F minor, op. 55 no. 1: Andante5:16
  4. 4.Nocturne in D-flat major, op. 27 no. 2: Lento sostenuto5:35
  5. 5.Nocturne in E minor, op. posth. 72 no. 1: Andante4:21
  6. 6.Ballade in A-flat major, op. 47: Allegretto7:07
  7. 7.Ballade in F minor, op. 52: Andante con moto9:57
  8. 8.Waltz in C-sharp minor, op. 64 no. 2: Tempo giusto3:19
  9. 9.Grande Valse brillante in E-flat major, op. 18: Vivo5:23
  10. 10.Scherzo in B-flat minor, op. 31: Presto9:03
  11. 11.Scherzo in E major, op. 54: Presto10:28
  12. 12.Etude in E major, op. 10 no. 3: Lento ma non troppo4:34
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Great Pianists of the 20th Century, Volume 18: Shura Cherkassky IIGreat Pianists of the 20th Century, Volume 18: Shura Cherkassky II1999
  1. 1.Piano Concerto no. 1 in B-flat minor, op. 23: Allegro non troppo e molto maestoso - Allegro con spirito20:01
  2. 2.Piano Concerto no. 1 in B-flat minor, op. 23: Andantino semplice - Prestissimo - Tempo l7:14
  3. 3.Piano Concerto no. 1 in B-flat minor, op. 23: Allegro con fuoco6:25
  4. 4.Piano Concerto no. 2 in G, op. 44: Allegro brillante19:54
  5. 5.Piano Concerto no. 2 in G, op. 44: Andante non troppo8:06
  6. 6.Piano Concerto no. 2 in G, op. 44: Allegro con fuoco7:06
  7. 7.Concerto symphonique, op. 102: Scherzo7:49
  8. 8.Symphonische Etuden, op. 13: Theme1:30
  9. 9.Symphonische Etuden, op. 13: Etude I1:14
  10. 10.Symphonische Etuden, op. 13: Etude II2:55
  11. 11.Symphonische Etuden, op. 13: Etude III1:16
  12. 12.Symphonische Etuden, op. 13: Etude IV1:01
  13. 13.Symphonische Etuden, op. 13: Etude V1:16
  14. 14.Symphonische Etuden, op. 13: Etude VI0:52
  15. 15.Symphonische Etuden, op. 13: Etude VII1:14
  16. 16.Symphonische Etuden, op. 13: Etude VIII1:59
  17. 17.Symphonische Etuden, op. 13: Etude IX0:48
  18. 18.Symphonische Etuden, op. 13: Etude X1:17
  19. 19.Symphonische Etuden, op. 13: Etude XI2:39
  20. 20.Symphonische Etuden, op. 13: Etude XII (Finale)6:21
  21. 21.Kreisleriana, op. 16: Ausserst bewegt2:35
  22. 22.Kreisleriana, op. 16: Sehr innig und nicht zu rasch2:17
  23. 23.Kreisleriana, op. 16: Intermezzo I. Sehr lebhaft2:39
  24. 24.Kreisleriana, op. 16: Intermezo II. Etwas bewegter4:37
  25. 25.Kreisleriana, op. 16: Sehr aufgeregt4:48
  26. 26.Kreisleriana, op. 16: Sehr langsam3:37
  27. 27.Kreisleriana, op. 16: Sehr lebhaft3:01
  28. 28.Kreisleriana, op. 16: Sehr langsam3:41
  29. 29.Kreisleriana, op. 16: Sehr rasch2:03
  30. 30.Kreisleriana, op. 16: Schnell und spielend3:29
  31. 31.Arabesques On ’An der schonen, blauen Donau’8:58
  32. 32.Wein, Weib und Gesang, op. 3338:46
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Klavierkonzerte Nos. 1 & 2Klavierkonzerte Nos. 1 & 21999
  1. 1.Konzert für Klavier und Orchester Nr. 1 b-moll, Op. 23: 1. Allegro non troppo e molto maestoso - Allegro con spirito20:08
  2. 2.Konzert für Klavier und Orchester Nr. 1 b-moll, Op. 23: 2. Andantino semplice - Prestissimo - Tempo I7:19
  3. 3.Konzert für Klavier und Orchester Nr. 1 b-moll, Op. 23: 3. Allegro con fuoco6:26
  4. 4.Konzert für Klavier und Orchester Nr. 2 G-dur, Op. 44: 1. Allegro brillante20:00
  5. 5.Konzert für Klavier und Orchester Nr. 2 G-dur, Op. 44: 2. Andante non troppo8:09
  6. 6.Konzert für Klavier und Orchester Nr. 2 G-dur, Op. 44: 3. Allegro con fuoco7:10
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Great Pianists of the 20th Century, Volume 17: Shura Cherkassky IGreat Pianists of the 20th Century, Volume 17: Shura Cherkassky I1998

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Piano Concerto no. 4Piano Concerto no. 41996

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Carnaval, op. 9 / 3 Fantasiestücke, op. 111 / Symphonische Etüden, op. 13Carnaval, op. 9 / 3 Fantasiestücke, op. 111 / Symphonische Etüden, op. 131996

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Pictures at an ExhibitionPictures at an Exhibition1994

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The B minor SonatasThe B minor Sonatas1994

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80th Birthday Recital from Carnegie Hall, Volume 280th Birthday Recital from Carnegie Hall, Volume 21992

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Ungarische Rhapsodien nos. 2 (12) & 5 / Ungarische Fantasie / Mephisto-WalzerUngarische Rhapsodien nos. 2 (12) & 5 / Ungarische Fantasie / Mephisto-Walzer1990

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7 Polonaises7 Polonaises1990

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Liszt: Ungarische Fantasie / Ungarische Rhapsodien Nr. 2 & 5 / Brahms: 4 Ungarische TänzeLiszt: Ungarische Fantasie / Ungarische Rhapsodien Nr. 2 & 5 / Brahms: 4 Ungarische Tänze1989

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Liszt: Sonata in B minor / Hungarian Rhapsody no. 2 / Stravinsky: PetrouchkaLiszt: Sonata in B minor / Hungarian Rhapsody no. 2 / Stravinsky: Petrouchka1986

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KaleidoscopeKaleidoscope1975

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Konzert für Klavier und Orchester Nr. 2 G-Dur Op. 44Konzert für Klavier und Orchester Nr. 2 G-Dur Op. 441961

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Konzert für Klavier und Orchester Nr. 1 b-Moll, op. 23Konzert für Klavier und Orchester Nr. 1 b-Moll, op. 231959

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Also known as: Shura Cherkassky, Александр Исаакович Черкасский

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American classical pianist (1909–1995)

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Shura Cherkassky was a Russian-American concert pianist known for his performances of the romantic repertoire. His playing was characterized by a virtuoso technique and singing piano tone. For much of his later life, Cherkassky resided in London.

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