Bartók: Piano Concerto No. 2, Sz. 95 - Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No. 5, Op. 55

October 2nd markes the release of our comprehensive boxset dedicated to the art of Lorin Maazel. This legendary pairing of Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 5 and Bartók’s Piano Concerto No. 2 captures him with Sviatoslav Richter at the absolute peak of their powers. Recorded across London and Paris to accommodate Richter’s grueling European tour, the album features both the London Symphony Orchestra and the Orchestre de Paris. Richter delivers staggering rhythmic precision and volcanic power, navigating the formidable demands of both scores with breathtaking ease. Maazel provides razor-sharp orchestral support in an undeniable landmark of 20th-century concerto discography.