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Brendel spielt Beethoven

Ludwig van Beethoven

2010
120 tracks
6 uur, 26 min
classical

Brendel spielt Beethoven - Ludwig van Beethoven

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Immerse yourself in the profound musical genius of Ludwig van Beethoven, as interpreted by the esteemed pianist Alfred Brendel, with the album "Brendel spielt Beethoven." This comprehensive collection, released on January 1, 2010, under the Decca label, is a testament to Brendel's masterful performances and Beethoven's timeless compositions. Spanning a remarkable 6 hours and 26 minutes, this album is a treasure trove of classical piano and chamber music, featuring both Beethoven's piano concertos and sonatas.

The album showcases Brendel's definitive recordings of Beethoven's piano concertos, including the iconic "Emperor" Concerto, alongside his complete piano sonatas. Each piece is performed with Brendel's signature insight and technical brilliance, offering a fresh perspective on these beloved works. The collaboration with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and conductor James Levine adds depth and richness to the concertos, making this a standout collection for both casual listeners and classical music enthusiasts.

From the energetic and spirited opening of the Piano Concerto No. 1 to the introspective and moving Adagio of the "Pathétique" Sonata, Brendel's interpretations are both technically impeccable and emotionally resonant. His nuanced approach to Beethoven's music highlights the composer's innovative spirit and emotional depth, making this album a must-listen for anyone interested in classical music.

Whether you're a longtime admirer of Beethoven's works or a newcomer to his music, "Brendel spielt Beethoven" offers a captivating journey through some of the most influential compositions in classical music history. This album is not just a collection of performances; it's a celebration of Beethoven's enduring legacy and Brendel's unparalleled artistry.

Tracks

Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, Op. 15: 1. Allegro con brio - Live In Chicago / 1983Ludwig van Beethoven, Alfred Brendel, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, James Levine
17:14
Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, Op. 15: 2. Largo - Live In Chicago / 1983Ludwig van Beethoven, Alfred Brendel, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, James Levine
11:41
Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, Op. 15: 3. Rondo (Allegro scherzando) - Live In Chicago / 1983Ludwig van Beethoven, Alfred Brendel, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, James Levine
8:39
Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major, Op. 19: 1. Allegro con brio - Live In Chicago / 1983Ludwig van Beethoven, Alfred Brendel, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, James Levine
13:45
Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major, Op. 19: 2. Adagio - Live In Chicago / 1983Ludwig van Beethoven, Alfred Brendel, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, James Levine
9:06
Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major, Op. 19: 3. Rondo (Molto allegro) - Live In Chicago / 1983Ludwig van Beethoven, Alfred Brendel, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, James Levine
5:57
Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37: 1. Allegro con brio - Live In Chicago / 1983Ludwig van Beethoven, Alfred Brendel, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, James Levine
16:59
Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37: 2. Largo - Live In Chicago / 1983Ludwig van Beethoven, Alfred Brendel, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, James Levine
10:01
Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37: 3. Rondo (Allegro) - Live In Chicago / 1983Ludwig van Beethoven, Alfred Brendel, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, James Levine
9:01
Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58: I. Allegro moderato - Live at Orchestra Hall, Chicago, 1983Ludwig van Beethoven, Alfred Brendel, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, James Levine
17:29
Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58: II. Andante con moto - Live at Orchestra Hall, Chicago, 1983Ludwig van Beethoven, Alfred Brendel, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, James Levine
4:45
Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58: III. Rondo. Vivace - Live at Orchestra Hall, Chicago, 1983Ludwig van Beethoven, Alfred Brendel, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, James Levine
9:56
Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 73 "Emperor": I. Allegro - Live at Orchestra Hall, Chicago, 1983Ludwig van Beethoven, Alfred Brendel, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, James Levine
20:39
Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 73 "Emperor": II. Adagio un poco moto – - Live at Orchestra Hall, Chicago, 1983Ludwig van Beethoven, Alfred Brendel, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, James Levine
8:00
Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 73 "Emperor": III. Rondo. Allegro ma non troppo - Live at Orchestra Hall, Chicago, 1983Ludwig van Beethoven, Alfred Brendel, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, James Levine
10:12
Fantasia in C Minor, Op. 80 "Choral Fantasy": I. AdagioLudwig van Beethoven, Alfred Brendel, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Bernard Haitink
3:46
Fantasia in C Minor, Op. 80 "Choral Fantasy": II. Finale: a. Allegro – Meno allegro – Allegro molto – b. Adagio ma non troppo – c. Marcia, assai vivaceLudwig van Beethoven, Alfred Brendel, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Bernard Haitink
11:57
Fantasia in C Minor, Op. 80 "Choral Fantasy": II. Finale: d. Allegro – Allegretto ma non troppo quasi andante con moto – e. PrestoLudwig van Beethoven, Alfred Brendel, London Philharmonic Choir, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Bernard Haitink
4:51
Piano Sonata No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 2 No. 1: I. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Alfred Brendel
6:17
Piano Sonata No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 2 No. 1: II. AdagioLudwig van Beethoven, Alfred Brendel
4:55
Piano Sonata No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 2 No. 1: III. Menuetto. AllegrettoLudwig van Beethoven, Alfred Brendel
3:24
Piano Sonata No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 2 No. 1: IV. PrestissimoLudwig van Beethoven, Alfred Brendel
5:23
Piano Sonata No. 2 in A Major, Op. 2 No. 2: I. Allegro vivaceLudwig van Beethoven, Alfred Brendel
7:09
Piano Sonata No. 2 in A Major, Op. 2 No. 2: II. Largo appassionatoLudwig van Beethoven, Alfred Brendel
6:27
Piano Sonata No. 2 in A Major, Op. 2 No. 2: III. Scherzo. AllegrettoLudwig van Beethoven, Alfred Brendel
3:30
Piano Sonata No. 2 in A Major, Op. 2 No. 2: IV. Rondo. GraziosoLudwig van Beethoven, Alfred Brendel
6:53
Piano Sonata No. 3 in C Major, Op. 2 No. 3: I. Allegro con brioLudwig van Beethoven, Alfred Brendel
10:13
Piano Sonata No. 3 in C Major, Op. 2 No. 3: II. AdagioLudwig van Beethoven, Alfred Brendel
7:30
Piano Sonata No. 3 in C Major, Op. 2 No. 3: III. Scherzo. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Alfred Brendel
3:07
Piano Sonata No. 3 in C Major, Op. 2 No. 3: IV. Allegro assaiLudwig van Beethoven, Alfred Brendel
5:16
Piano Sonata No. 4 in E-Flat Major, Op. 7 "Grand Sonata": I. Allegro molto e con brioLudwig van Beethoven, Alfred Brendel
8:36
Piano Sonata No. 4 in E-Flat Major, Op. 7 "Grand Sonata": II. Largo, con gran espressioneLudwig van Beethoven, Alfred Brendel
8:58
Piano Sonata No. 4 in E-Flat Major, Op. 7 "Grand Sonata": III. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Alfred Brendel
5:27
Piano Sonata No. 4 in E-Flat Major, Op. 7 "Grand Sonata": IV. Rondo. Poco allegretto e graziosoLudwig van Beethoven, Alfred Brendel
7:37
Piano Sonata No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 10 No. 1: I. Allegro molto e con brioLudwig van Beethoven, Alfred Brendel
5:44
Piano Sonata No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 10 No. 1: II. Adagio moltoLudwig van Beethoven, Alfred Brendel
9:01
Piano Sonata No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 10 No. 1: III. Finale. PrestissimoLudwig van Beethoven, Alfred Brendel
4:21
Piano Sonata No. 6 in F Major, Op. 10 No. 2: I. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Alfred Brendel
5:21
Piano Sonata No. 6 in F Major, Op. 10 No. 2: II. AllegrettoLudwig van Beethoven, Alfred Brendel
4:50
Piano Sonata No. 6 in F Major, Op. 10 No. 2: III. PrestoLudwig van Beethoven, Alfred Brendel
3:52
Piano Sonata No. 7 in D Major, Op. 10 No. 3: I. PrestoLudwig van Beethoven, Alfred Brendel
6:51
Piano Sonata No. 7 in D Major, Op. 10 No. 3: II. Largo e mestoLudwig van Beethoven, Alfred Brendel
10:40
Piano Sonata No. 7 in D Major, Op. 10 No. 3: III. Menuetto. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Alfred Brendel
2:45
Piano Sonata No. 7 in D Major, Op. 10 No. 3: IV. Rondo. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Alfred Brendel
4:08
Piano Sonata No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 13 "Pathétique": I. Grave - Allegro di molto e con brioLudwig van Beethoven, Alfred Brendel
9:36
Piano Sonata No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 13 "Pathétique": II. Adagio cantabileLudwig van Beethoven, Alfred Brendel
5:17
Piano Sonata No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 13 "Pathétique": III. Rondo. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Alfred Brendel
4:30
Piano Sonata No. 9 in E Major, Op. 14 No. 1: I. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Alfred Brendel
7:24
Piano Sonata No. 9 in E Major, Op. 14 No. 1: II. AllegrettoLudwig van Beethoven, Alfred Brendel
3:36
Piano Sonata No. 9 in E Major, Op. 14 No. 1: III. Rondo. Allegro comodoLudwig van Beethoven, Alfred Brendel
3:32

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About Ludwig van Beethoven

Ludwig van Beethoven, born in Bonn, Germany, in 1770, stands as one of the most celebrated composers in the history of Western music. His compositions, which span the Classical and Romantic eras, are staples of the classical music repertoire. Beethoven's journey as a composer is often divided into three periods: his early years, where he honed his craft; his middle period, marked by innovative and heroic works; and his late period, characterized by groundbreaking innovations in musical form and expression. Despite facing significant personal challenges, including increasing deafness, Beethoven's artistic independence and resilience drove him to create some of the most enduring and influential music of all time. His works, ranging from symphonies to piano sonatas and chamber music, continue to inspire and captivate audiences worldwide. Beethoven's legacy is not just that of a composer but of a musical pioneer who pushed the boundaries of his art, leaving an indelible mark on the world of classical music.

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1 januari 2010

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