Dive into the captivating world of classical piano with Wilhelm Backhaus' "The Complete Acoustic & Selected Early Electric Recordings." This meticulously curated collection offers a comprehensive journey through the early career of one of the 20th century's most revered pianists. Spanning a duration of 2 hours and 29 minutes, this album is a treasure trove of 66 tracks, showcasing Backhaus' virtuosity and deep musical insight.
Recorded between the early 1900s and the mid-1920s, these performances provide a unique glimpse into the formative years of Backhaus' illustrious career. The album features a diverse repertoire, including works by Chopin, Liszt, Grieg, and Schubert, among others. From the delicate nuances of Chopin's waltzes to the technical brilliance of Liszt's études, Backhaus' interpretations are marked by their clarity, precision, and expressive depth.
The album is a testament to Backhaus' versatility and mastery of the piano. It includes a mix of acoustic and early electric recordings, highlighting the evolution of recording technology during that era. The acoustic recordings, in particular, offer a rare opportunity to experience the pure, unadulterated sound of Backhaus' playing, while the early electric recordings provide a glimpse into the future of music recording.
Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a curious newcomer, this album is sure to captivate and inspire. It's a rare opportunity to hear the early recordings of a legendary pianist, performed with a level of skill and artistry that continues to resonate over a century later.
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Tracks
Morceaux de fantaisie, Op. 3: No. 2, Prelude in C-Sharp MinorSergei Rachmaninoff, Wilhelm Backhaus
Liebesträume, S. 541: No. 3, O lieb, so lang du lieben kannst! - 1908 RecordingFranz Liszt, Wilhelm Backhaus
Scenes of Country Life, Op. 19: II. Norwegian Bridal ProcessionEdvard Grieg, Wilhelm Backhaus
Grandes Études de Paganini, S141: No. 3, La CampanellaFranz Liszt, Wilhelm Backhaus
24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 1, Prélude in C Major - 1908 RecordingFrédéric Chopin, Wilhelm Backhaus
Études, Op. 10: No. 1 in C Major "Waterfall" - 1908 RecordingFrédéric Chopin, Wilhelm Backhaus
Suite No. 5 in E Major, HWV 430: IV. Air and Variations "The Harmonious Blacksmith"George Frideric Handel, Wilhelm Backhaus
Piano Sonata No. 1 in C Major, Op. 24, J. 138: IV. Presto "Perpetuum Mobile"Carl Maria von Weber, Wilhelm Backhaus
Fantaisie-Impromptu in C Sharp Minor, Op. posth. 66: Fantaisie-Impromptu in C Sharp Minor, Op. posth. 66Frédéric Chopin, Wilhelm Backhaus
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I, BWV 846-869: Prelude and Fugue No. 3 in C-Sharp Major, BWV 848: I. PreludeJohann Sebastian Bach, Wilhelm Backhaus
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I, BWV 846-869: Prelude and Fugue No. 3 in C-Sharp Major, BWV 848: II. FugueJohann Sebastian Bach, Wilhelm Backhaus
Études, Op. 25: No. 6 In G-Sharp Minor "Thirds"Frédéric Chopin, Wilhelm Backhaus
Études, Op. 25: No. 1 In A-Flat Major "Aeolian Harp"Frédéric Chopin, Wilhelm Backhaus
Études, Op. 25: No. 8 in D-Flat Major "Sixths"Frédéric Chopin, Wilhelm Backhaus
Études, Op. 25: No. 9 In G-Flat Major "Butterfly"Frédéric Chopin, Wilhelm Backhaus
Études, Op. 10: No. 5 In G-Flat Major "Black Keys"Frédéric Chopin, Wilhelm Backhaus
Concert Études, Op. 10: No. 12 In E-Flat MinorHans Seeling, Wilhelm Backhaus
Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 16: I. Allegro molto moderato (Abridged)Edvard Grieg, Wilhelm Backhaus, Landon Ronald, Royal Albert Hall Orchestra
Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 16: III. Allegro moderato molto e marcato (Abridged)Edvard Grieg, Wilhelm Backhaus, Landon Ronald, Royal Albert Hall Orchestra
Novelletten, Op. 21: No. 7 In E majorRobert Schumann, Wilhelm Backhaus
Waltz in A-Flat Major, Op. 42: Waltz in A-Flat Major, Op. 42 - 1911 RecordingFrédéric Chopin, Wilhelm Backhaus
Waltz in G-Flat Major, Op. 70 No. 1: Waltz in G-Flat Major, Op. 70 No. 1Frédéric Chopin, Wilhelm Backhaus
Waltz in E Minor, Op. posth.: Waltz in E Minor, Op. posth.Frédéric Chopin, Wilhelm Backhaus
Czech Dances, Book I, JB 1:107: No. 3, Polka in F major - 1911 RecordingBedřich Smetana, Wilhelm Backhaus
Sonata in F Major, K. 525: Sonata in F Major, K. 525Domenico Scarlatti, Wilhelm Backhaus
Sonata in G Major, K. 523: Sonata in G Major, K. 523Domenico Scarlatti, Wilhelm Backhaus
Hungarian Rhapsodies, S. 244: No. 2 in C-Sharp MinorFranz Liszt, Wilhelm Backhaus
Études, Op. 10: No. 12 in C Minor "Revolutionary"Frédéric Chopin, Wilhelm Backhaus
Moments musicaux, Op. 94, D. 780: No. 3 in F Minor - 1913 RecordingFranz Schubert, Wilhelm Backhaus
12 Lieder von Franz Schubert, S. 558: No. 9, Ständchen "Hark, Hark! the Lark"Franz Liszt, Wilhelm Backhaus
Études, Op. 10: No. 7 in C Major "Toccata" - 1913 RecordingFrédéric Chopin, Wilhelm Backhaus
Waltz in D Flat Major, Op. 64 No. 1: "Minute" - 1913 RecordingFrédéric Chopin, Wilhelm Backhaus
Waltz in D Flat Major, Op. 64 No. 1: "Minute" - 1916 RecordingFrédéric Chopin, Wilhelm Backhaus
Études, Op. 10: No. 2 in A Minor "Chromatic" - 1916 RecordingFrédéric Chopin, Wilhelm Backhaus
Études, Op. 25: No. 3 in F Major "Horseman" - 1916 RecordingFrédéric Chopin, Wilhelm Backhaus
Études, Op. 25: No. 2 In F Minor "Bees"Frédéric Chopin, Wilhelm Backhaus
7 National Dances, Op. 82: No. 7, Polka in G MajorAnton Rubinstein, Wilhelm Backhaus
Soirées à Saint-Pétersbourg, Op. 44: No. 1, Romance In E-Flat MajorAnton Rubinstein, Wilhelm Backhaus
Hungarian Rhapsodies, S. 244: No. 12 in C-Sharp MinorFranz Liszt, Wilhelm Backhaus
Variations on a Theme by Paganini, Op. 35: Variations on a Theme by Paganini, Op. 35 (Abridged)Johannes Brahms, Wilhelm Backhaus
Études, Op. 25: No. 11 In A Minor "Winter Wind"Frédéric Chopin, Wilhelm Backhaus
Polonaise in A Major, Op. 40 No. 1 "Military": Polonaise in A Major, Op. 40 No. 1 "Military"Frédéric Chopin, Wilhelm Backhaus
Don Giovanni, K. 527: Serenade (Arr. for Piano by Wilhelm Backhaus)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wilhelm Backhaus
Widmung (After Robert Schumann), S. 566: Widmung (After Robert Schumann), S. 566Franz Liszt, Wilhelm Backhaus
La source: "Naïla" valse (Arr. for Piano by Ernő Dohnányi)Léo Delibes, Wilhelm Backhaus
Liebesträume S. 541: No. 3, O lieb, so lang du lieben kannst! - 1923 RecordingFranz Liszt, Wilhelm Backhaus
Polonaise in A Flat Major, Op. 53 "Heroic" (Abridged): Polonaise in A-Flat Major, Op. 53 "Heroic" (Abridged)Frédéric Chopin, Wilhelm Backhaus
Waltz in A Flat Major, Op. 42: Waltz in A-Flat Major, Op. 42 - 1923 RecordingFrédéric Chopin, Wilhelm Backhaus
Czech Dances, Book 1, JB 1:107: No. 3, Polka in F Major - 1923 RecordingBedřich Smetana, Wilhelm Backhaus
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