Khatchaturian – Piano Concerto

Classic European collection press – Peter Katin, London Symphony Orchestra, Hugo Rignold

Long Presentation – Luxury Edition Collector

This original stereo vinyl Concert Hall (reference SMS 2534) on the Concerto for piano and orchestra by Aram Khatchaturian is one of the most elegant European presses of the hinge period late 1950s – early 1960, when analog stereophony reached full maturity.

A flagship work of the Armenian composer, this concerto is renowned for its rhythmic power, dark lyricism and spectacular virtuosity. He finds here an interpretation of great intensity by Peter Katin, a leading British pianist, recognized for his direct, precise and committed approach to Russian and Soviet repertoire.

The orchestra is entrusted to the London Symphony OrchestraInternational reference training, led by Hugo Rignold, a chef appreciated for the clarity of his balances and his dramatic sense. The ensemble offers a wide, dynamic and perfectly controlled reading, magnified by the quality of the stereo press Concert Hall.

The label Concert Hall At the time, he held a special place on the classical record market: intended for an informed and audiophile audience, he proposed recordings of high musical outfit in neat editions, now wanted for their warm sound signature and their distinctive graphic aesthetic.
The original floral pouch, typical of these productions, further reinforces the interest of this copy for collectors.

Without being a world first, this edition is a choice piece for any serious collection of classic vinyls, bringing together:

• a major work of the twentieth century
• of leading interpreters
• a popular historical label
• quality old stereo pressing
• an iconic visual presentation

This disc is intended primarily for demanding collectors, lovers of authentic analog presses, keen to preserve and transmit the great interpretations of the classic repertoire on vinyl.

Technical specifications

• Composer : Aram Khatchaturian
• Work : Concerto for piano and orchestra
• Soloist : Peter Katin (piano)
• Orchestra : London Symphony Orchestra
• Directorate : Hugo Rignold
• Label : Concert Hall
• Reference : SMS 2534
• Format : LP 331⁄3 RPM
• Stereo : O
• Pressing : Europe, late 1950s / early 196
• Pouch Original illustrated

Securities per face

Face A
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra
– Allegro maestoso

Face B
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra
– Andante con anima
– Allegro brilliant

Collection conclusion

One Stereo edition Concert Hall authentic, at the crossroads of the great classical interpretation and the collection object, ideal to enrich a heritage disco or a selection of classic vinyls of prestige.