Ludwig Van Beethoven: The Piano Sonatas Vol. 2

Ludwig Van Beethoven: The Piano Sonatas Vol. 2
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This is the second volume of AndrÃ¡s Schiff's projected recording, in chronological order, of the complete Beethoven sonatas. It comprises the three sonatas Op. 10 and the "PathÃ©tique" Sonata Op. 13, all written between 1795 and 1798, but quite different in character and feeling. The first, in Beethoven's dramatic tonality of C minor, is turbulent; the second is light-hearted and humorous. The third is most expansive; in four rather than three movements, it includes a lyrical Menuetto with an all too short, delightful Trio, and a profound, grief-stricken slow movement. The "PathÃ©tique," again in C minor, has become a popular favorite for its high drama and its beautiful, song-like middle movement. Its slow introduction recurs several times; Schiff regards it as a thematic and structural part of the movement and includes it in the repeat of the exposition. (He takes all repeats throughout, at times adding discreet ornamentation.) Schiff's playing, as always, is the essence of refinement and elegance. His virtuosity is invariably at the service of the music, even at headlong speeds; his tone sings with beguiling beauty. He commands variety of touch, articulation, dynamics, and inflection; melody and harmonic background are balanced perfectly. (The Angelo Fabbrini piano sounds clear, but less rich and mellow than the BÃ¶sendorfer he often uses.) He combines scholarly integrity with inward expressiveness, steadiness with poised liberties; his identification with Beethoven's changing moods is complete. Strangely enough, he subscribes to the old-fashioned habit of letting the left hand anticipate the right and tends to rush certain rhythms, especially before and after crossing hands. But these are minor flaws in masterfully controlled, deeply affecting performances.Â -- Edith Eisler
Country USA
Brand Verve
Manufacturer ECM New Series
Binding Audio CD
ItemPartNumber 028947631002
Model 1993339
ReleaseDate 2006-03-28
UnitCount 1
UPCs 028947631002
EANs 0028947631002

Country	USA
Brand	Verve
Manufacturer	ECM New Series
Binding	Audio CD
ItemPartNumber	028947631002
Model	1993339
ReleaseDate	2006-03-28
UnitCount	1
UPCs	028947631002
EANs	0028947631002

Ludwig Van Beethoven: The Piano Sonatas Vol. 2

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