Alfred Brendel - Beethoven Piano Sonatas 14 8 23 and 26 (12 tracks) +Album Reviews

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Alfred Brendel
Beethoven Piano Sonatas 14, 8, 23 and 26
Genre: Classical

Track Listings (12) - Disc #1
1. Pno Son No.14 in c#, Op.27 No.2 'Moonlight': I. Adagio Sostenuto
2. Pno Son No.14 in c#, Op.27 No.2 'Moonlight': II. Allegretto & Trio
3. Pno Son No.14 in c#, Op.27 No.2 'Moonlight': III. Presto Agitato
4. Pno Son No.8 in c, Op.13 'Pathetique': I. Grave - Allegro Di Molto E Con Brio
5. Pno Son No.8 in c, Op.13 'Pathetique': II. Adagio Cantabile
6. Pno Son No.8 in c, Op.13 'Pathetique': III. Rondo: Allegro
7. Pno Son No.23 in f, Op.57 'Appassionata': I. Allegro Assai
8. Pno Son No.23 in f, Op.57 'Appassionata': II. Andante Con Moto
9. Pno Son No.23 in f, Op.57 'Appassionata': III. Allegro Ma Non Troppo
10. Pno Son No.26 in E flat, Op.81a 'Les Adieux': I. Das Lebewohl (Les Adieux): Adiago - Allegro
11. Pno Son No.26 in E flat, Op.81a 'Les Adieux': II. Abwesenheit (L'Absence): Andante Espressivo
12. Pno Son No.26 in E flat, Op.81a 'Les Adieux': III. Das Widersehen (Le Retour): Vivacissimamente

CD Details

All Artists: Alfred Brendel
Title: Beethoven Piano Sonatas 14, 8, 23 and 26
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Umvd Labels
Original Release Date: 1/1/1993
Re-Release Date: 7/10/2001
Album Type: Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered
Genre: Classical
Styles: Chamber Music, Forms & Genres, Sonatas, Historical Periods, Classical (c.1770-1830), Romantic (c.1820-1910)
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 028946468029

CD Reviews

A True Wonder

Joshua E. Hinkson Jr. | Mount Vernon, NY United States | 07/15/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Brendel's interpretaion of these sonatas are wonderful. These sonatas are among Beethoven's most popular. Brendel is a wonder and does not fall vicitm to many of the unfortunate mistakes that occur when Beethoven is interpreted. Standouts are the last movement of the Moonlight which he executes with speed accuracy and detailed attention to dynamics. The Pathetique from beginning to end is superb."

Quality in every way !

HIFI enthusiast | S.F. Bay Area, CA. USA | 10/04/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"and I mean quality -- the performance and the sound. I got it today and put on my newly assembled not too bad audio system (Dynaudio Special 25 speakers + Byrston 4B-ST amplifier + Camelot Uther MkIII DAC !) and it is soooo good! The background is pitch black. The piano just sounds 'fluid', more so than any other piano albums I have. Beautiful! You won't regret a bit if you buy this album.Abe"

A 6 star recording

Todd Ebert | Long Beach California | 12/17/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"During my lifetime I had heard samples of beethoven's piano sonatas within the popular media (movies, television, ads, etc.), but until recently buying this disc, never really had the chance to listen to one in its entirety. Well, better late than never! In listening to these sonatas, one senses not only much feeling and passion in each note, but also a sense that these sonatas must at times seem *very* technically challenging to play even for the most skilled pianist. One can only wonder what or who in this world inspired Beethoven to write something as majestic and powerful as "Moonlight Sonata". In any case I find that this passion and inspiration transfers over while listening and attempting my own creative work. At times we all need some inspiration and encouragement to move forward with our life's work. And sometimes music can provide that; especially that of Beethoven.

Another aspect of this recording that I find superb is the sound clarity."