Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Ludwig van Beethoven's masterful compositions with "Beethoven: The Cello Sonatas and Variations." This exquisite collection, released on October 7, 2021, under the Alexandre Bak - Classical Music Reference Recording label, showcases the profound artistry of Beethoven through his celebrated cello sonatas and variations. Spanning a duration of 2 hours and 18 minutes, this album is a testament to Beethoven's enduring legacy in the classical music realm.
The album features a meticulously curated selection of Beethoven's works, including his renowned Cello Sonata No. 1 in F Major, Op.5 No.1, Cello Sonata No. 2 in G minor, Op.5 No.2, Cello Sonata No. 3 in A Major, Op.69, Cello Sonata No. 4 in C Major, Op.102 No.1, and Cello Sonata No. 5 in D Major, Op.102 No.2. Each piece is a masterclass in composition, showcasing Beethoven's unparalleled ability to blend technical brilliance with deep emotional resonance.
In addition to the sonatas, the album also includes a series of variations on themes from Mozart's "Die Zauberflöte" and Handel's "Judas Maccabeus." These variations, such as the 7 Variations on ‘’Bei Männern welche Liebe fühlen’’, WoO 46 and the 12 Variations on ‘’Ein Mädchen Oder Weibchen’’, Op. 66, demonstrate Beethoven's virtuosity and his ability to transform familiar melodies into something entirely new and captivating.
Performed with exquisite precision and passion, this album is a must-listen for any classical music enthusiast. Whether you are a seasoned Beethoven aficionado or a newcomer to his works, "Beethoven: The Cello Sonatas and Variations" offers a rich and rewarding listening experience that highlights the genius of one of history's greatest composers.
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Tracks
Cello Sonata No.1 in F Major, Op.5 No.1 - I. Adagio sostenuto, Allegro - Remastered 2021Ludwig van Beethoven, Pierre Fournier, Friedrich Gulda
Cello Sonata No.1 in F Major, Op.5 No.1 - II. Rondo, Allegro vivace - Remastered 2021Ludwig van Beethoven, Pierre Fournier, Friedrich Gulda
Cello Sonata No.2 in G minor, Op.5 No.2 - I. Adagio sostenuto e espressivo, Allegro molto, più tosto presto - Remastered 2021Ludwig van Beethoven, Pierre Fournier, Friedrich Gulda
Cello Sonata No.2 in G minor, Op.5 No.2 - II. Rondo, Allegro - Remastered 2021Ludwig van Beethoven, Pierre Fournier, Friedrich Gulda
Cello Sonata No.3 in A Major, Op.69 - I. Allegro ma non tanto - Remastered 2021Ludwig van Beethoven, Pierre Fournier, Friedrich Gulda
Cello Sonata No.3 in A Major, Op.69 - II. Scherzo, Allegro molto - Remastered 2021Ludwig van Beethoven, Pierre Fournier, Friedrich Gulda
Cello Sonata No.3 in A Major, Op.69 - III. Adagio cantabile, Allegro vivace - Remastered 2021Ludwig van Beethoven, Pierre Fournier, Friedrich Gulda
Cello Sonata No.4 in C Major, Op.102 No.1 - I. Andante, Allegro vivace - Remastered 2021Ludwig van Beethoven, Pierre Fournier, Friedrich Gulda
Cello Sonata No.4 in C Major, Op.102 No.1 - II.Adagio, Tempo andante, allegro vivace - Remastered 2021Ludwig van Beethoven, Pierre Fournier, Friedrich Gulda
Cello Sonata No.5 in D Major, Op.102 No.2 - I. Allegro con brio - Remastered 2021Ludwig van Beethoven, Pierre Fournier, Friedrich Gulda
Cello Sonata No.5 in D Major, Op.102 No.2 - II. Adagio con molto sentimento d’affetto - Remastered 2021Ludwig van Beethoven, Pierre Fournier, Friedrich Gulda
Cello Sonata No.5 in D Major, Op.102 No.2 - III. Allegro, Allegro fugato - Remastered 2021Ludwig van Beethoven, Pierre Fournier, Friedrich Gulda
7 Variations on ‘’Bei Männern welche Liebe fühlen’’, WoO 46 (From Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte) - Thema, Andante - Remastered 2021Ludwig van Beethoven, Pierre Fournier, Friedrich Gulda
7 Variations on ‘’Bei Männern welche Liebe fühlen’’, WoO 46 (From Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte) - Variation I - Remastered 2021Ludwig van Beethoven, Pierre Fournier, Friedrich Gulda
7 Variations on ‘’Bei Männern welche Liebe fühlen’’, WoO 46 (From Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte) - Variation II - Remastered 2021Ludwig van Beethoven, Pierre Fournier, Friedrich Gulda
7 Variations on ‘’Bei Männern welche Liebe fühlen’’, WoO 46 (From Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte) - Variation III - Remastered 2021Ludwig van Beethoven, Pierre Fournier, Friedrich Gulda
7 Variations on ‘’Bei Männern welche Liebe fühlen’’, WoO 46 (From Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte) - Variation IV - Remastered 2021Ludwig van Beethoven, Pierre Fournier, Friedrich Gulda
7 Variations on ‘’Bei Männern welche Liebe fühlen’’, WoO 46 (From Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte) - Variation V, Si prenda il tempo un poco più vivace - Remastered 2021Ludwig van Beethoven, Pierre Fournier, Friedrich Gulda
7 Variations on ‘’Bei Männern welche Liebe fühlen’’, WoO 46 (From Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte) - Variation VI, Adagio - Remastered 2021Ludwig van Beethoven, Pierre Fournier, Friedrich Gulda
7 Variations on ‘’Bei Männern welche Liebe fühlen’’, WoO 46 (From Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte) - Variation VII, Allegro ma non troppo, Coda - Remastered 2021Ludwig van Beethoven, Pierre Fournier, Friedrich Gulda
12 Variations on ‘’Ein Mädchen Oder Weibchen’’, Op. 66 (From Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte) - Thema, Allegretto - Remastered 2021Ludwig van Beethoven, Pierre Fournier, Friedrich Gulda
12 Variations on ‘’Ein Mädchen Oder Weibchen’’, Op. 66 (From Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte) - Variation I - Remastered 2021Ludwig van Beethoven, Pierre Fournier, Friedrich Gulda
12 Variations on ‘’Ein Mädchen Oder Weibchen’’, Op. 66 (From Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte) - Variation II - Remastered 2021Ludwig van Beethoven, Pierre Fournier, Friedrich Gulda
12 Variations on ‘’Ein Mädchen Oder Weibchen’’, Op. 66 (From Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte) - Variation III - Remastered 2021Ludwig van Beethoven, Pierre Fournier, Friedrich Gulda
12 Variations on ‘’Ein Mädchen Oder Weibchen’’, Op. 66 (From Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte) - Variation IV - Remastered 2021Ludwig van Beethoven, Pierre Fournier, Friedrich Gulda
12 Variations on ‘’Ein Mädchen Oder Weibchen’’, Op. 66 (From Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte) - Variation V - Remastered 2021Ludwig van Beethoven, Pierre Fournier, Friedrich Gulda
12 Variations on ‘’Ein Mädchen Oder Weibchen’’, Op. 66 (From Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte) - Variation VI - Remastered 2021Ludwig van Beethoven, Pierre Fournier, Friedrich Gulda
12 Variations on ‘’Ein Mädchen Oder Weibchen’’, Op. 66 (From Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte) - Variation VII - Remastered 2021Ludwig van Beethoven, Pierre Fournier, Friedrich Gulda
12 Variations on ‘’Ein Mädchen Oder Weibchen’’, Op. 66 (From Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte) - Variation VIII - Remastered 2021Ludwig van Beethoven, Pierre Fournier, Friedrich Gulda
12 Variations on ‘’Ein Mädchen Oder Weibchen’’, Op. 66 (From Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte) - Variation IX - Remastered 2021Ludwig van Beethoven, Pierre Fournier, Friedrich Gulda
12 Variations on ‘’Ein Mädchen Oder Weibchen’’, Op. 66 (From Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte) - Variation X, Adagio - Remastered 2021Ludwig van Beethoven, Pierre Fournier, Friedrich Gulda
12 Variations on ‘’Ein Mädchen Oder Weibchen’’, Op. 66 (From Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte) - Variation XI, Poco Adagio quasi Andante - Remastered 2021Ludwig van Beethoven, Pierre Fournier, Friedrich Gulda
12 Variations on ‘’Ein Mädchen Oder Weibchen’’, Op. 66 (From Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte) - Variation XII, Allegro - Remastered 2021Ludwig van Beethoven, Pierre Fournier, Friedrich Gulda
12 Variations on ‘’See the Conquering Hero Comes’’, WoO 45 (From Handel’s Judas Maccabeus) - Thema, Allegretto - Remastered 2021Ludwig van Beethoven, Pierre Fournier, Friedrich Gulda
12 Variations on ‘’See the Conquering Hero Comes’’, WoO 45 (From Handel’s Judas Maccabeus) - Variation I - Remastered 2021Ludwig van Beethoven, Pierre Fournier, Friedrich Gulda
12 Variations on ‘’See the Conquering Hero Comes’’, WoO 45 (From Handel’s Judas Maccabeus) - Variation II - Remastered 2021Ludwig van Beethoven, Pierre Fournier, Friedrich Gulda
12 Variations on ‘’See the Conquering Hero Comes’’, WoO 45 (From Handel’s Judas Maccabeus) - Variation III - Remastered 2021Ludwig van Beethoven, Pierre Fournier, Friedrich Gulda
12 Variations on ‘’See the Conquering Hero Comes’’, WoO 45 (From Handel’s Judas Maccabeus) - Variation IV - Remastered 2021Ludwig van Beethoven, Pierre Fournier, Friedrich Gulda
12 Variations on ‘’See the Conquering Hero Comes’’, WoO 45 (From Handel’s Judas Maccabeus) - Variation V - Remastered 2021Ludwig van Beethoven, Pierre Fournier, Friedrich Gulda
12 Variations on ‘’See the Conquering Hero Comes’’, WoO 45 (From Handel’s Judas Maccabeus) - Variation VI - Remastered 2021Ludwig van Beethoven, Pierre Fournier, Friedrich Gulda
12 Variations on ‘’See the Conquering Hero Comes’’, WoO 45 (From Handel’s Judas Maccabeus) - Variation VII - Remastered 2021Ludwig van Beethoven, Pierre Fournier, Friedrich Gulda
12 Variations on ‘’See the Conquering Hero Comes’’, WoO 45 (From Handel’s Judas Maccabeus) - Variation VIII - Remastered 2021Ludwig van Beethoven, Pierre Fournier, Friedrich Gulda
12 Variations on ‘’See the Conquering Hero Comes’’, WoO 45 (From Handel’s Judas Maccabeus) - Variation IX - Remastered 2021Ludwig van Beethoven, Pierre Fournier, Friedrich Gulda
12 Variations on ‘’See the Conquering Hero Comes’’, WoO 45 (From Handel’s Judas Maccabeus) - Variation X, Allegro - Remastered 2021Ludwig van Beethoven, Pierre Fournier, Friedrich Gulda
12 Variations on ‘’See the Conquering Hero Comes’’, WoO 45 (From Handel’s Judas Maccabeus) - Variation XI, Adagio - Remastered 2021Ludwig van Beethoven, Pierre Fournier, Friedrich Gulda
12 Variations on ‘’See the Conquering Hero Comes’’, WoO 45 (From Handel’s Judas Maccabeus) - Variation XII, Allegro - Remastered 2021Ludwig van Beethoven, Pierre Fournier, Friedrich Gulda
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