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Music : Beethoven: The Piano Sonatas, Vol. 5 (Opp. 31 and 53)
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Beethoven: The Piano Sonatas, Vol. 5 (Opp. 31 and 53) from: Ecm Records |
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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0028947661863 Label: Ecm Records Manufacturer: Ecm Records Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Ecm Records Release Date: September 25, 2007 Studio: Ecm Records Sales Rank: 21168 MPN: 000966002 Disc 1:
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Editorial Review: Album Description: The release of the fifth volume of András Schiff's complete recordings of the Beethoven piano sonatas marks the start of an incredible musical journey for Mr. Schiff, and his USA concert audiences. On October 3rd, Schiff begins a twoseason tour running through Spring 2009 during which he will perform all 32 sonatas (in chronological order) in four cities: New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Ann Arbor. The sonatas on Volume V, from Beethoven's so called "middle period" (the first years of the 19th century), include the famed "Waldstein" - Sonata No. 21 C major op. 53. Also included is the original slow movement from the "Waldstein," the "Andante favori," which Beethoven later dismissed out of formal considerations. Whether performing Bach, Beethoven, Janácek or Mozart, András Schiff is one of the most heralded and acclaimed pianists of his generation. The New York Times says "Mr. Schiff has been playing for so long with such elegant pianism, consummate artistry and selfless dedication that it is easy to take him for granted." The upcoming Beethoven cycle will surely remind people not to! András Schiff is a native of Hungary and has recorded for ECM since 1997. Customer Reviews
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 Rating:  - A pallid 'Waldstein' caps an unexciting Beethoven collection -- but others will raveAndras Schiff has garnered mostly raves for his entire career, and for most of that career he has either bored me with his clipped, detached style or driven me away with chilly aloofness. His Beethoven manages to combine the worst of thse traits. He's clipped, punchy, anti-romantic, and detached. Yet the New York Times praises Schiff's "elegant pianism, consummate artistry and selfless dedication. " Selfless? What in the world does that even mean? In any event, Schiff has won a place in the top echelon of pianists -- in other words, he's found his audience -- and unbelievers are free to stay away. In Vol. 5 of his complete Beethoven cycle, he has plenty of ideas, and the critics, I imagine, will either love or hate it. The main ... Read More: Rating:  - Shiff Continues to ThrillAndras Schiff continues to thrill with his Beethoven Piano Sonata cycle. His lecture series on these works on the Guardian UK website explains the philosophy behind this cycle. More Urtext. Less affectation. His Op 31 is illuminating. There is something so opulent in Schiff's austerity - it is as though he strips the pieces down to their inner beauty. The Andante Favori encore of the Waldstein is a true bonus. Rating: - Schiff's free Beethoven sonata lecturesDon't miss Andras Schiff's excellent lectures about Beethoven's sonatas. The perfect accompaniment for this cycle, available for free from the Guardian UK website (google: schiff guardian uk). Rating: - Beethoven Piano Sonatas Opera 31 and 53 - for the MilleniumA recording in the series of all Beethoven Sonatas by Andras Schiff, the current authority both through his extensive scholarship on this subject as well as his dynamic and insightful performances. Impressive are his assured use of the enormous Beethoven intended tempi, off-set by his frequently employed non-legato style, followed by lyrical development sections and dramatic interjections. The almost orchestral passages are played revering the majestic. This series will be the Beethoven Sonata series for the Millenium. Largo con gran expressione! Rating: - Beethoven through fresh eyes and earsAndras Schiff continues his impressive Beethoven Sonatas series. It is characterized by that rare combination of keen sensitivity to musical expression, fidelity to text and meticulous attention to detail. The articulation and lively crispness of execution is a sheer delight. There are many surprising insights that are completely convincing. Of the many great Beethoven Sonatas recordings, this can be most recommended to students as an example of how to bring the text alive without any exaggeration yet with sensitivity and depth of musical expression. The booklets in this series are of special interest. Andras Schiff shares his outlook and insights on these works and we get a glimpse of how great interpretations evolve. For ... Read More: |
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