Ingrid Jacoby plays Beethoven Piano Concertos: Witold Lutoslawski Concert Studio of Polish Radio, Warsaw, 30 & 31 July, 2011

I certainly enjoyed this account [of No. 2], which is energetic and witty, bringing to an end a smiling and engaging performance of the concerto.
The Fourth, my personal favourite in the canon,... — MusicWeb International, January 2013 More…

Release Date: 29th Oct 2012
Catalogue No: ICAC5086
Label: ica classics
Series: Live
Length: 64 minutes

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Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major, Op. 19

Work length29:32

Ingrid Jacoby (piano)
Sinfonia Varsovia
Jacek Kaspszyk
Recorded: 30, 31 July 2011
Recording Venue: Witold Lutoslawski Concert Studio of Polish Radio, Warsaw

I. Allegro con brio

Track length14:57

II. Adagio

Track length8:37

III. Rondo: Molto allegro

Track length5:58

Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58

Work length34:49

Ingrid Jacoby (piano)
Sinfonia Varsovia
Jacek Kaspszyk
Recorded: 30, 31 July 2011
Recording Venue: Witold Lutoslawski Concert Studio of Polish Radio, Warsaw

I. Allegro moderato

Track length19:28

II. Andante con moto

Track length4:58

III. Rondo: Vivace

Track length10:23

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Praised by The New York Times for her “clear articulation … unequivocal phrasing … [and] expressivity”, Ingrid Jacoby has established herself as one of the most poetic and admired pianists of her generation. She began her piano studies with Larisa Gorodecka, herself a pupil of Heinrich Neuhaus. Graduating at 16 with highest honours from the St Louis Conservatory of Music, Ingrid Jacoby went on to win the National Baldwin Piano Competition, the Concert Artists Guild International Piano Competition and the Steinway Hall Artists Prize. In America, the National Society of Arts and Letters awarded her one of its highest distinctions, the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Her discography includes the world premiere recording of Korngold’s solo piano pieces, works of Gershwin and Bernstein with the Russian National Orchestra, and a recording of the Shostakovich and Ustvolskaya piano concertos with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Sir Charles Mackerras, which earned the highest commendation from the American Record Guide.

This recording of Beethoven’s Piano Concertos Nos. 2 & 4 marks Ingrid Jacoby’s debut on ICA Classics ‘Live’ series. It also marks the start of a complete cycle of the Beethoven Concertos for ICA Classics which will be released over the next two years.

The CD contains notes by Richard Wigmore in addition to personal insights by Ingrid Jacoby on Beethoven interpretation. Her performances produce many imaginative and individual touches which make these recordings stand out in a crowded catalogue.

The accompaniment by the Sinfonia Varsovia drew the following praise from Martha Argerich: “...they are wonderful, they are one of the best orchestras, not only in Poland. First class.” (August 2009). Award-winning conductor Jacek Kaspszyk has been Artistic Director of the NFM Wroclaw Philharmonic since 2006 and until recently was also Music Director of the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra. Here he continues his long association with the Sinfonia Varsovia.

Beautifully recorded in the best digital sound, there is a palpable feeling of the live performance being created in the Witold Lutoslawski Concert Studio.

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January 2013

I certainly enjoyed this account [of No. 2], which is energetic and witty, bringing to an end a smiling and engaging performance of the concerto.
The Fourth, my personal favourite in the canon, also comes off well...Ingrid Jacoby’s new recordings shouldn’t be overlooked. This is an enjoyable and successful coupling, which I’m glad to have heard.

Ingrid Jacoby plays Beethoven Piano Concertos

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