Beethoven: Concertos, Sonatas, Variations - Alfred Brendel - Music - MEMBRAN - 4053796004611 - April 20, 2018
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Beethoven: Concertos, Sonatas, Variations

Alfred Brendel

Beethoven: Concertos, Sonatas, Variations

The early recordings by Alfred Brendel (born January 5, 1931) always found the collectors' special interest, as they mark the beginning of probably the longest career of one of the most important European pianists of the 20th century. It is therefore astonishing that attempts were made early on to conceal or even change the correct recording data on releases. The productions documented on this 10-CD box - in particular the Beethoven Piano Sonatas and Variations - are based on the discographic information provided by Alfred Brendel himself. For that reason alone they should be considered authentic. The sonatas 2 to 14, which were not included here, were recorded by Brendel in December 1962 and January 1963, so that the recordings of all 32 sonatas were complete at his 32nd birthday. Brendel did not start out as a "wunderkind". In addition to music, philosophy, literature and painting were among the preferred areas of interest for this - also intellectually - exceptional artist, to whomthe Universities of London, Oxford, Yale and Cologne, among others, awarded honorary doctorates.

Media Music     CD   (Compact Disc)
Number of discs 10
Released April 20, 2018
EAN/UPC 4053796004611
Label MEMBRAN MB600461
Genre Classical     Piano Music
Dimensions 458 g   (Weight (estimated))
Soloist Alfred Brendel

Track list

  1. 1.   CD  

    1. Brendel, Alfred - Konzert Fuer Klavier Und Orchest
    2. 1. Allegro Moderato
    3. 2. Adagio Un Poco Mosso
    4. 3. Rondo: Allegro
    5. Brendel, Alfred - 15 Variationen Mit Fuge Ueber Ei
  2. 2.   CD  

    1. Brendel, Alfred - Konzert Fuer Klavier Und Orchest
    2. 1. Allegro Moderato
    3. 2. Andante Con Moto
    4. 3. Rondo:vivace
    5. Brendel, Alfred - 12 Variationen Ueber den Russisc
  3. 3.   CD  

    1. Brendel, Alfred - Konzert Fuer Klavier Und Orchest
    2. 1. Allegro Con Brio
    3. 2. Largo
    4. 3. Rondo: Allegro
    5. Brendel, Alfred - 6 Variationen Ueber den Tuerkisc
  4. 4.   CD  

    1. Brendel, Alfred - 5 Variationen Ueber Rule Britann
    2. Brendel, Alfred - 7 Variationen Ueber God Save the
    3. Brendel, Alfred - 6 Variationen Ueber Ein Eigenes
    4. Brendel, Alfred - 32 Variationen Ueber Ein Eigenes
    5. Brendel, Alfred - 7 Variationen Ueber Winters Oper
    6. Brendel, Alfred - 8 Variationen Ueber Suessmayrs
    7. Brendel, Alfred - 13 Variationen Ueber Dittersdorf
    8. Brendel, Alfred - 6 Variationen Ueber Ein Schweize
    9. Brendel, Alfred - 6 Variationen Ueber Ein Eigenes
  5. 5.   CD  

    1. Brendel, Alfred - 24 Variationen Ueber Righinis Ar
    2. Brendel, Alfred - 6 Variationen Ueber Nel Cor Piu
    3. Brendel, Alfred - 10 Variationen Ueber Salierie Ar
    4. Brendel, Alfred - 9 Variationen Ueber Paisiellos a
    5. Brendel, Alfred - 8 Variationen Ueber Gretrys Arie
    6. Brendel, Alfred - Sonate Fuer Klavier Nr. 26 Es-du
    7. 1. Das Lebewohl (Les Adieux) (Adagio - Allegro)
    8. 2. Die Abwesenheit (L'absence) (Andante Espressivo
    9. 3. Das Wiedersehen (Le Retou) (Vivacissimamente)
    10. Brendel, Alfred - Sonate Fuer Klavier Nr. 25 G-dur
    11. 1. Presto Alla Tedesca
    12. 2. Andante
    13. 3. Vivace
  6. 6.   CD  

    1. Brendel, Alfred - Sonate Fuer Klavier Nr. 1 F-moll
    2. 1. Allegro
    3. 2. Adagio
    4. 3. Menuetto: Allegretto - Trio
    5. 4. Prestissimo
    6. Brendel, Alfred - Sonate Fuer Klavier Nr. 14 Cis-m
    7. 1. Adagio Sostenuto
    8. 2. Allegretto
    9. 3. Presto Agitato
    10. Brendel, Alfred - Sonate Fuer Klavier Nr. 15 D-dur
    11. 1. Allegro
    12. 2. Andante
    13. 3. Scherzo: Allegro Vivace - Trio - 4. Rondo: Alle
    14. Brendel, Alfred - Sonate Fuer Klavier Nr. 13 Es-du
    15. 1. Andante - Allegro - Andante
    16. 2. Allegro Molto E Vivace
    17. 3. Adagio Con Espressione
    18. 4. Finale: Allegro Vivace
  7. 7.   CD  

    1. Brendel, Alfred - Sonate Fuer Klavier Nr. 21 C-dur
    2. 1. Allegro Con Brio
    3. 2. Introduktion: Adagio Molto
    4. 3. Rondo: Allegretto Moderato - Prestissimo
    5. Brendel, Alfred - Sonate Fuer Klavier Nr. 19 G-mol
    6. 1. Andante
    7. 2. Rondo: Allegro
    8. Brendel, Alfred - Sonate Fuer Klavier Nr. 20 G-dur
    9. 1. Allegro Ma Non Troppo
    10. 2. Tempo Di Menuetto
    11. Brendel, Alfred - Sonate Fuer Klavier Nr. 24 Fis-d
    12. 1. Adagio Cantabile - Allegro Ma Non Troppo
    13. 2. Allegro Vivace
    14. Brendel, Alfred - Sonate Fuer Klavier Nr. 23 F-mol
    15. 1. Allegro Assai
    16. 2. Andante Con Moto
    17. 3. Allegro Ma Non Troppo
  8. 8.   CD  

    1. Brendel, Alfred - Sonate Fuer Klavier Nr. 17 D-mol
    2. 1. Largo - Allegro - Adagio
    3. 2. Adagio
    4. 3. Allegretto
    5. Brendel, Alfred - Sonate Fuer Klavier Nr. 18 Es-du
    6. 1. Allegro
    7. 2. Scherzo: Allegretto Vivace
    8. 3. Menuett: Moderato E Grazioso
    9. 4. Presto Con Fuoco
    10. Brendel, Alfred - Sonate Fuer Klavier Nr. 22 F-dur
    11. 1. in Tempo D'un Menuetto
    12. 2. Allegretto
    13. Brendel, Alfred - Sonate Fuer Klavier Nr. 16 G-dur
    14. 1. Allgero Vivace
    15. 2. Adagio Grazioso
    16. 3. Rondo: Allegretto
  9. 9.   CD  

    1. Brendel, Alfred - Sonate Fuer Klavier Nr. 29 B-dur
    2. 1. Allegro
    3. 2. Scherzo: Assai Vivace - Presto
    4. 3. Adagio Sostenuto: Appassionato E Con Molto Sent
    5. 4. Largo: Allegro Risoluto
    6. Brendel, Alfred - Sonate Fuer Klavier Nr. 27 E-mol
    7. 1. Mit Lebhaftigkeit Und Durchaus Mit Empfindung U
    8. 2. Nicht Zu Geschwind Und Sehr Singbar Vorzutrauen
    9. Brendel, Alfred - Sonate Fuer Klavier Nr. 30 E-dur
    10. 1. Vivace, Ma Non Troppo - Adagio Espressivo
    11. 2. Prestissimo
    12. 3. Thema Mit Variationen: Gesangsvoll, Mit Innigst
  10. 10.   CD  

    1. Brendel, Alfred - Sonate Fuer Klavier Nr. 28 A-dur
    2. 1. Allegretto Ma Non Troppo - Etwas Lebhaft Und Mi
    3. 2. Vivace Alla Marcia
    4. 3. Adagio Ma Non Troppo Con Affetto - Presto - 4.
    5. Brendel, Alfred - Sonate Fuer Klavier Nr. 31 As-du
    6. 1. Moderato Cantabile, Molto Espressivo
    7. 2. Allegro Molto
    8. 3. Adagio Ma Non Troppo - Fuge: Allegro Ma Non Tro
    9. Brendel, Alfred - Sonate Fuer Klavier Nr. 32 C-mol
    10. 1. Maestoso - Allegro Con Brio E Appassionato
    11. 2. Arietta: Adagio Molto, Semplice E Cantabile

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