Beethoven: Piano Sonatas, Opp. 2 & 7

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This 2-CD set is the first of eight projected volumes of the complete Beethoven piano sonatas in chronological order, to be released over two years. András Schiff, renowned for his interpretations of (among others) Bach, Mozart, and Schubert, deliberately waited to "grow into" the Beethoven sonatas, which Hans von Bülow described as the piano literature's "New Testament." Volume I, comprising the Sonatas Op. 2 and 7, leaves no doubt that Schiff has not only mastered these works but been mastered by them. Beethoven's early sonatas, very different from one another and full of youthful ardor and exuberance, already display an extraordinary command of form, structure, contrast, and tonality; they are miracles of grace, humor and emotional depth. Schiff's ability to bring out their swiftly changing moods and character with a variety of touch, color, and inflection is uncanny. His tempi are always judicious; his rhythm is buoyant, leavened with subtle, flexible rubatos perfectly poised and balanced. The runs are brilliant but not showy, and the voices are clear. Even though he takes every single repeat, the sonatas never seem too long. For these recordings, made live in Zürich's Tonhalle, Schiff is using two pianos, a Bösendorfer for the more lyrical sonatas, a Steinway for the more dramatic, virtuosic ones. The booklet offers much interesting information (including an interview with Schiff) but does not specify which piano he is playing on these discs. Sometimes the tone quality seems less than optimal: the bass booms, the top sounds brittle, the texture gets muddy. Whether this is due to the instrument or the microphone is open to question. --Edith Eisler

Beethoven: Piano Sonatas, Opp. 2 & 7, Music, Ludwig van Beethoven, Andras Schiff, Chamber Music & Recitals, Classical, Classical Artists, Keyboard, Romantic Sonata/Sonatina for Keyboard
Beethoven: Piano Sonatas, Opp. 27/2, 53, 81a & 110
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  • Awesome Waldstein
 Beethoven: Piano Sonatas, Opp. 27/2, 53, 81a & 110

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ASIN: B000M9BTPO
Release Date: 2007-05-08

Tracks:

  1. I. Allegro Con Brio
  2. II. Introduzione: Adagio Molto-
  3. III. Rondo: Allegretto Moderato-Prestissimo
  4. I. Adagio-Allegro
  5. II. Andante Espressivo
  6. III. Vivacissimamente
  7. I. Moderato Cantabile, Molto Espressivo
  8. II. Allegro Molto
  9. III. Adagio Ma Non Troppo-
  10. Fuga: Allegro Ma Non Troppo
  11. I. Adagio Sostenuto
  12. II. Allegretto
  13. III. Presto Agitato

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Awesome Waldstein.......2007-05-23

Nelson Freire's Waldstein is superb. Very brisk tempos, like Gulda and Pollini, with superb technique and imagination. Simply thrilling and straight to the top of the heap. I happened to have heard Freire in recital recently where he played the Waldstein, and it was mind boggling. This recording does justice to the live performance. The Moonlight is also magnificent. The Opus 81a is more controversial, especially the last movement, which is quite unorthodox, and the final movement of Op.109 is similarly different. All in all, a wonderful disc from an artist of great distinction.
Beethoven: Piano Sonatas, Opp. 2 & 7
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • A Wonderful Surprise
  • Not typical but very interesting!
  • Landmark Beethoven interpretations by Schiff.
  • Disappointing
 Beethoven: Piano Sonatas, Opp. 2 & 7

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ASIN: B000AOEH4G
Release Date: 2005-09-27

Tracks:

  1. Allegro
  2. Adagio
  3. Menuetto. Allegretto
  4. Prestissimo
  5. Allegro Vivace
  6. Largo Appassionato
  7. Scherzo. Allegretto
  8. Rondo. Grazioso
  9. Allegro Con Brio
  10. Adagio
  11. Scherzo. Allegro
  12. Allegro Assai

Tracks:

  1. Allegro Molto E Con Brio
  2. Largo, Con Gran Espressione
  3. Allegro
  4. Rondo. Poco Allegretto E Grazioso

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This 2-CD set is the first of eight projected volumes of the complete Beethoven piano sonatas in chronological order, to be released over two years. András Schiff, renowned for his interpretations of (among others) Bach, Mozart, and Schubert, deliberately waited to "grow into" the Beethoven sonatas, which Hans von Bülow described as the piano literature's "New Testament." Volume I, comprising the Sonatas Op. 2 and 7, leaves no doubt that Schiff has not only mastered these works but been mastered by them. Beethoven's early sonatas, very different from one another and full of youthful ardor and exuberance, already display an extraordinary command of form, structure, contrast, and tonality; they are miracles of grace, humor and emotional depth. Schiff's ability to bring out their swiftly changing moods and character with a variety of touch, color, and inflection is uncanny. His tempi are always judicious; his rhythm is buoyant, leavened with subtle, flexible rubatos perfectly poised and balanced. The runs are brilliant but not showy, and the voices are clear. Even though he takes every single repeat, the sonatas never seem too long. For these recordings, made live in Zürich's Tonhalle, Schiff is using two pianos, a Bösendorfer for the more lyrical sonatas, a Steinway for the more dramatic, virtuosic ones. The booklet offers much interesting information (including an interview with Schiff) but does not specify which piano he is playing on these discs. Sometimes the tone quality seems less than optimal: the bass booms, the top sounds brittle, the texture gets muddy. Whether this is due to the instrument or the microphone is open to question. --Edith Eisler

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Surprise.......2006-03-19

I have not been a fan of Andras Schiff's in the past. In general, I've found his Mozart and Schubert performances to be fussy and precious, despite their elegance and surface polish. Beethoven does not seem tempermentally the right fit for Schiff, so I was particularly guarded about exploring these new discs. But I have to say if this first volume is indicative of what's to come, this will be a magnificent Beethoven sonata cycle.

Although these performances are as well groomed as any of Schiff's past performances, his style has adopted a bit bolder and more dramatic profile. His playing is more forcefully articulated (in the past, I've had a hard time with his dainty pecking at notes), and his tempi are more measured but also natural sounding, and less sheerly fleet.

In short, Schiff brings a welcome touch of drama to these early sonatas, while not sacrificing the scrupulous care and lyricism that is his signature. And what glorious music this is! These sonatas have such extraordinary richness and complexity despite their being youthful works. Schiff takes all repeats. I found the set very well recorded too, though I see other reviewers have reservations on that front. Highly recommended.

4 out of 5 stars Not typical but very interesting!.......2005-12-02

I love Andras Schiff's playing Mozart and Bach but I always wonder how could he adjust his style to Beethoven. (I have not heard his concertos recording with Haitink) Yes, his Beethoven Sonata is slightly slower than some pianists (well... I probably would rather say 'more flexibility' in terms of tempo) and far less percussive, but not less dramatic. Because of his unique sound and interpretation, I felt very refreshing listening to them. In an era that most pianists sound so similarly, it's fun to have people that could offer individuality and freshness to the old warhorse.

4 stars only because of a mediocre recording quality. (5 stars for interpretation, 3 stars for muddy sound)

5 out of 5 stars Landmark Beethoven interpretations by Schiff........2005-11-21

If I may, with due respect, I completely disagree with the previous reviewer. Schiff was not uncomfortable with Beethoven, but being a self-effacing young man and a perfectionist, he only waited to mature and be worthy to play the sonatas. He is now embarking on the long awaited complete set that surely will be a landmark.
Andras Schiff is a pianist to reckon with whose career is on the rise. Sold out concert halls in Europe prove this. I think it was worth the wait for him to get into Beethoven.
These 4 early sonatas are tremendous interpretations: full of joy, excitement, vigour, imagination and virtuosity even wit and humour.His technique is perfect and his palette is lucid and crisp, perhaps less fluidly romantic as Richard Goode, but this is a more classic
approach influenced by Haydn. In fact Sonata Op.2 no. 1 is dedicated to Haydn. Op. 2 No.3 is a stunningly memorable virtuoso performance.
The monumental sonata Op.7 is a giant step forward at this early phase and Schiff's perfomance is the pinnacle of this set.Just think of the wonderfully introspective interpretation of the Largo or the Scherzo with its disturbing, tremulous Minore section. A masterly performance.

Stop and go phrasing, muddled textures ? Statements like these
should be supported by precise examples otherwise the "critic"
loses his credibility.

I sincerely recommend this recording and look forward to the follow-ups.

3 out of 5 stars Disappointing.......2005-10-27

Andras Schiff is not known as a great Beethoven interpreter. In interviews, he has stated a discomfort with Beethovenian rhetoric. Listening to this disc, it's not hard to understand why Schiff has largely avoided Beethoven on record.

The performances throughout these discs are weighed down by red light/green light, stop and go phrasing, ponderous tempos, and a muddiness which has no justification. Many of the more virtuoso elements are drowned in Schiff's over-zealous gravitas. Shallow, these works are definitely not. But, it's reasonable to wonder if Schiff is trying to interpret these sonatas, written by a virtuoso pianist who was then the hot new ticket in Vienna, in the same light as Op. 111.

Wilhelm Kempff in his seventies showed more vigor and wit in the opening movement of Op. 2, No. 3, not to mention Murray Perahia's more sober virtuosity. Either pianist, and many more, give more enlightenment to a young upstart's early displays of mastery.
Beethoven opp. 10 & 13, Sonatas 5-8
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  • NY Times Top Pick for 2004
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 Beethoven opp. 10 & 13, Sonatas 5-8

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ASIN: B0000SWNIE
Release Date: 2004-09-14

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great CD.......2006-06-03

This is a great CD. I love listening to his rendition of the "Pathetique" Sonata (but then again, I've never heard a recording of that Sonata I didn't like...). His playing has so much drive and intensity, it's really quite amazing. His sense of rhythm and pulse are unmatched (except for Horowitz), while still keeping the integrity of the piece at hand. Highly recommended.

5 out of 5 stars A Master of the Piano.......2006-05-08

When it comes to recordings of Beethoven, Pollini, one of the legendary masters of the piano, has only one rival: Claudio Arrau. These pieces require an instinctive sense of tempo, a touch rich in tone, and the ability to drive the hammers to a climax, with pleasing harmonicity. Pollini has it all! For those of you who like easy listening, don't buy this CD, and stay as far away from Beethoven as you possibly can! You'll never undrestand his music, especially the 8th. Sonata!

3 out of 5 stars Worth a listen, but..........2005-08-08

I was very much looking forward to Pollini recording the Pathetique sonata, but after finally listening to it, I must say that I am disappointed. Pollini's interpretation is light on emotion, but has plenty of harshness. One phrase that I would use to describe it is "plain and brittle". For comparison, I would recommend the DG Classics recording done by Wilhelm Kempff. I am not a big fan of his work, but that particular recording is brilliant in my opinion.

5 out of 5 stars NY Times Top Pick for 2004.......2004-12-16

Selected by the NY Times as one of the top 25 classical CDs of 2004. So much for the naysayers.

5 out of 5 stars ARE YOU KIDDING ME?.......2004-11-14

DO NOT LISTEN TO ANY NEGATIVE REVIEW OF THIS DISC. Any naysayer, I'll wallop. SHUT UP AND LISTEN TO THE MUSIC. I've never heard so many notes, lively rhythms, beautiful harmonies in ANY of these sonatas -- and the Pathetique, MY GOD, it's transformed, transfigured, transcendental; I didn't think there was anything else to know or hear in this piece, and along comes Pollini with a slap in the face of what it's REALLY all about! His pianism has grown and matured and developed, losing absolutely none of the passion and fire and verve and inertia (actually I think he's gained considerably in aggression and the ability to sock-it-to-you, have you heard his remarkable Appassionate, you absolutely must). I am extremely grateful for this disc and pray to the heavens that Pollini (the very avatar of perfection) finishes this cycle!
Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Op. 27/2, "Moonlight," Opp. 26, 27/1, & 49
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • A caution
  • The Latest in Kovacevich's New Beethoven Piano Sonata Cycle
 Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Op. 27/2, "Moonlight," Opp. 26, 27/1, & 49
Stephen Kovacevich
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ASIN: B00005B5OZ
Release Date: 2001-07-03

Tracks:

  1. I. Andante Con Variazioni
  2. Variazione I.
  3. Variazione II.
  4. Variazione III.
  5. Variazione IV.
  6. Variazione V.
  7. II. Scherzo (Allegro Molto)
  8. III. Marcia Funebre Sulla Morte D-un Eroe (Maestoso Andante)
  9. IV. Allegro
  10. I. Andante - Allegro - Tempo I
  11. II. Allegro Molto E Vivace
  12. III. Adagio Con Espressione
  13. IV. Allegro Vivace
  14. I. Adagio Sostenuto
  15. II. Allegretto
  16. III. Presto Agitato - Adagio - Tempo I
  17. I. Andante
  18. II. Rondo
  19. I. Allegro Ma Non Troppo
  20. II. Tempo Di Menuetto

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This disc of Beethoven Piano Sonatas is the seventh in Stephen Kovacevich's accumulating cycle, and it stakes his claim ever more forcefully to be our leading Beethovenian. Moreover, the current five works (Nos. 12, 13, 14, 19, and 20) make a fascinating group, even if the latter two are modest exceptions in Beethoven's colossal sonata oeuvre. Kovacevich--who has made his home in London ever since his lessons with Myra Hess in 1959--has always been a man for the slow burn rather than the flashy burst, and his patient keyboard craftsmanship is yielding wondrous results. The unassuming little Sonatas 19 and 20 blossom under his fingers, while the magisterial earlier trio--which really do hang together like different facets of the same vast concept--emerge in all their quirkily passionate splendor. Kovacevich opens Op. 26--Chopin's favorite, with its programmatic dead march--with the feeling of great power held in reserve. Its scherzo is spring-heeled, and its final movement has a marvelous sense of release. The oft-maligned Op. 27 No. 1 is imbued with spacious grace, and the sonata that Beethoven himself never knew as "Moonlight" comes to an appropriately volcanic conclusion. --Michael Church

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars A caution.......2006-03-19

I am a huge Kovacevich fan, and my confidence was fully justified in these performances, but the audio--at least on my copy of this CD--has exaggerated dynamics. They make it impossible to hear the quiet first movement of the Moonlight if played at the same volume as the rest of the recording. I leave it to other buyers whether to buy this version anyway--you won't find better playing, but you may find its equal--or to search for more recent recordings with better engineering.

5 out of 5 stars The Latest in Kovacevich's New Beethoven Piano Sonata Cycle.......2001-11-27

Without question, Stephen Kovacevich's latest recording of Beethoven's piano sonatas makes a very compelling case for him as our foremost interpreter of Beethoven. Once he completes recording the entire cycle, his interpretations will undoubtedly be the new standard against which others shall be compared. His performances on all of these sonatas are filled with ample keyboard precision coupled with vibrant, dramatic playing. For example his performance of the "Moonlight" sonata is the most exhilirating I've heard, replete with much passion as well as grace. Kovacevich knows when to take off, playing loudly when the score demands it; conversely his soft, tranquil playing is easily the most serene I have heard from a noted contemporary interpreter of Beethoven, with the possible exception of Richard Goode. The sound quality of this CD is absolutely exemplary.
Beethoven: Piano Sonatas, Opp. 7 & 28 "Pastoral", 49/2
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    		Beethoven: Piano Sonatas, Opp. 7 & 28 "Pastoral", 49/2

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    ASIN: B0000041D6
    Release Date: 1997-01-28

    Tracks:

    1. Sonata No. 4 In E Flat, Op. 7: 1. Allegro molto e con brio
    2. Sonata No. 4 In E Flat, Op. 7: 2. Largo, con gran espressione
    3. Sonata No. 4 In E Flat, Op. 7: 3. Allegro
    4. Sonata No. 4 In E Flat, Op. 7: 4. Rondo : Poco allegretto e grazioso
    5. Sonata No. 15 In D, Op. 28 ('Pastorale'): 1. Allegro
    6. Sonata No. 15 In D, Op. 28 ('Pastorale'): 2. Andante
    7. Sonata No. 15 In D, Op. 28 ('Pastorale'): 3. Scherzo : Allegro assai
    8. Sonata No. 15 In D, Op. 28 ('Pastorale'): 4. Rondo : Allegro ma non troppo
    9. Sonata No. 20 In G, Op. 49 No. 2: 1. Allegro ma non troppo
    10. Sonata No. 20 In G, Op. 49 No. 2: 2. Tempo di menuetto
    Beethoven: "Moonlight" Sonata; Piano Sonatas, Opp. 90 & 109
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    • I wish I could play like that....
    		 Beethoven: "Moonlight" Sonata; Piano Sonatas, Opp. 90 & 109

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    Release Date: 1994-09-22

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    5 out of 5 stars I wish I could play like that...........2002-06-21

    Yukie Nagai blew me away when I listened to her recording of the final movement of the Moonlight Sonata, "Presto agitato." Her recording of this movement is definitive, it is my favorite of many recordings, how I wish I could play that piece as exquisitely as she. The recording only reminds me why I so fell in love with this movement, which started my Beethoven obsession. She captures the hysteria and pathos like no other, creating an electrifying tidal wave of emotional while maintaining unbelievable control, which in a piece like that is no easy feat! She also does a very nice first movement; unlike many she does not take it too fast and it is does not sound mechanical. I'm quite glad she chose Op. 90--she does justice to both the turbulent first movement and bring a tender beauty to the gentle second movement of this wonderful and too often neglected sonata. She also is able to give Op. 109, one of Beethoven's most beautiful works, the transcendent and heavenly quality it needs. I highly recommend this recording for lovers of the Beethoven sonatas, and if you aren't a lover of them yet, this is a great way to get to know them! :-)
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      		Beethoven: Cello Sonatas, Opp. 69 & 102; "Bei Männern" Variations

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      Release Date: 1993-03-23
      Sonatas Opp.27/1.27/2.28
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        		Sonatas Opp.27/1.27/2.28

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        1.andante-allegro-tempo l 2.allegro molto e vivace 3.adagio con espressione 4.allegro vivace 5.adagio sostenuto 6.allegretto 7.presto aditato 8.allegro 9.andante 10.scherzo.allegro vivace 11.rondo.allegro,ma non troppo ON CD 1.KLAVIERSONATE NR.13 ES-DUR OP.27 NO.1 2.KLAVIERSONATE NR.14 CIS-MOLL OP.27 NO.2"MONDSCHEIN-SONATE" 3.KLAVIERSONATE NR.15 D-DUR OP.28"PASTORALE
        Beethoven: Piano Sonatas, Opp. 14/1, 14/2, 81a; Rondo a Capriccios, Op. 129
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          		Beethoven: Piano Sonatas, Opp. 14/1, 14/2, 81a; Rondo a Capriccios, Op. 129

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          Release Date: 2002-07-16
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            ASIN: B00000JIRM
            Release Date: 1999-07-20

            Tracks:

            1. Die Zauberflote: Ov - Slovak Radio New PO/Shardad Rohani
            2. La Boheme, Act.I: Si. Mi Chiamano Mimi... - Miriam Gauci
            3. Con II: III. Allegro Assai - Sir Yehudi Menuhin/Alberto Lysy
            4. Con, Op.85: III. Rondo - Dana Protopopescu
            5. Notturno in E flat - Trio Ex Aequo
            6. Requiem: Dies Irae - Slovak Radio New PO/Alexander Rahbari
            7. Son in A 'A Kreutzer': III. Presto - Pavel Berman/Lazar Berman
            8. Te Deum: Dignare, Domine - Slovak Radio New PO/Alexander Rahbari
            9. L'Arlesienne: Act III - BRTN PO/Alexander Rahbari
            10. Vn Con in e: I. Allegro Molto Appassionato - Evgueni Bushkov
            11. Son in c, Op.1 No.2: I. Fierement - Brigitte Haudebourge
            12. Sym No.9: II. Molto Vivace - BRTN PO Brussels/Alexander Rahbari
            13. Con in D: Adagio, Allegro - Camerata Lysy Gstaad/Sir Yehudi Menuhin
            14. Weiner Blut - Strauss Festival Orch Vienna/Peter Guth
            15. Adagio in g - Slovak Radio New PO/Shardad Rohani
            16. Son in B flat, KV333: Allegro - Aldo Ciccolini
            17. Sym No.9: Finale. Allegro Con Fuoco - BRTN PO Brussels/Alexander Rahbari
            18. La Boheme Act I: Che Gelida Manina - Giacomo Aragall
            19. Son No.I, BWV 1001: Fuga Allegro - Sir Yehudi Menuhin
            20. Qt Op.76 No.1: Menuet, Presto, Trio - Vienna Flautists
            21. Pno Con No.2: Rondo, Molto Allegro - Jasminka Stancul
            22. Intermezzo Sinfonico - Slovak Radio New PO/Shardad Rohani
            23. Hungarian Dance No.1 - Slovak Radio New PO/Shardad Rohani

            Music Review:

            1. Beethoven, Sibelius: Violin Concertos
            2. Black Angels
            3. Brahms: Concertos for Piano No. 1 & 2, Fantasia Op. 116
            4. Britten: Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra Op34; Simple Symphony Op4
            5. Bruckner: Symphonie No. 9
            6. Bryn Terfel Sings Favorites
            7. By Request
            8. Cabaret (Original Broadway Cast) [Cast Recording]
            9. Christmas
            10. Copland: Symphony No. 3; Quiet City

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            The Preflyte Sessions

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            Uncontrolled Substance [Clean]

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