András Schiff - Piano Odyssey - András Schiff - Vinyl LP UK

András Schiff - Piano Odyssey - András Schiff

Album Description

Embark on a captivating journey through the realms of classical piano with András Schiff's "Piano Odyssey," set to release on October 13, 2025, under Warner Classics. This extraordinary collection spans over four hours and twenty-three minutes, showcasing Schiff's virtuosity and profound musical insight.

The album is a meticulously curated selection of works from some of the most revered composers in classical music history. From the baroque elegance of Handel to the romantic intensity of Schumann, and the innovative spirit of Bartók, Schiff navigates a diverse range of styles and periods with unparalleled artistry. Highlights include the delicate intricacies of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4, the lyrical beauty of Mozart's Piano Trio No. 4, and the rhythmic vitality of Smetana's polkas.

András Schiff, renowned for his technical brilliance and interpretive depth, brings a fresh perspective to these timeless pieces. His nuanced approach to each composition reveals the emotional depth and structural complexity that lie within. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Piano Odyssey" offers a rich and rewarding listening experience. Prepare to be immersed in the world of classical piano, as András Schiff's masterful performances bring these iconic works to life.

13 oktober 2025A Warner Classics/Teldec release, © 2026 Warner Music UK LimitedA Warner Classics/Teldec release, ℗ 2026 Warner Music UK Limited

Tracks

Handel: Keyboard Suite in B-Flat Major, HWV 434: I. PreludeGeorge Frideric Handel, András Schiff
1:51
Schumann: Gesänge der Frühe, Op. 133: II. Belebt, nicht zu raschRobert Schumann, András Schiff
2:15
Haydn: Piano Sonata in G Major, Hob. XVI:40: II. PrestoJoseph Haydn, András Schiff
2:53
Smetana: 3 Poetic Polkas, Op. 8: No. 1 in E-Flat MajorBedřich Smetana, András Schiff
3:02
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58: II. Andante con motoLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff, Bernard Haitink, Staatskapelle Dresden
4:39
Schubert: Piano Trio No. 1 in B-Flat Major, Op. 99, D. 898: III. Scherzo. Allegro - TrioFranz Schubert, András Schiff, Miklós Perényi, Yuuko Shiokawa
6:40
Mozart: Piano Trio No. 4 in E Major, Op. 15 No. 2, K. 542: III. Finale. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, András Schiff, Miklós Perényi, Yuuko Shiokawa
6:55
Veress: 6 Csárdás: No. 1, AllegrettoSándor Veress, András Schiff
1:19
Schumann: Gesänge der Frühe, Op. 133: IV. BewegtRobert Schumann, András Schiff
2:24
Handel: Keyboard Suite in B-Flat Major, HWV 434: IV. MenuetGeorge Frideric Handel, András Schiff
2:49
Smetana: 4 Polkas from the 1850s: No. 1 in E MajorBedřich Smetana, András Schiff
3:00
Haydn: Piano Sonata in E Minor, Hob. XVI:34: III. Finale. Molto vivaceJoseph Haydn, András Schiff
3:22
Bartók: Piano Concerto No. 3 in E Major, Sz. 119: I. AllegrettoBéla Bartók, András Schiff, Iván Fischer, Budapest Festival Orchestra
7:40
Schumann: Theme and Variations in E-Flat Major, WoO 24 "Geistervariationen": Variation VRobert Schumann, András Schiff
2:29
Veress: Hommage à Paul Klee: II. Feuerwind. Allegro moltoSándor Veress, András Schiff, Dénas Várjon, Heinz Holliger, Budapest Festival Orchestra
2:42
Haydn: Piano Sonata in G Minor, Hob. XVI:44: II. AllegrettoJoseph Haydn, András Schiff
3:49
Smetana: 3 Poetic Polkas, Op. 8: No. 2 in G MinorBedřich Smetana, András Schiff
4:19
Mozart: Trio for Clarinet, Viola and Piano in E-Flat Major, K. 498 "Kegelstatt": I. AndanteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, András Schiff, Elmar Schmid, Erich Höbarth
5:56
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 19: III. Rondo. Molto allegroLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff, Bernard Haitink, Staatskapelle Dresden
5:49
Schumann: Gesänge der Frühe, Op. 133: I. Im ruhigen TempoRobert Schumann, András Schiff
2:41
Haydn: Piano Sonata in C Major, Hob. XVI:48: II. Rondo. PrestoJoseph Haydn, András Schiff
4:11
Veress: Hommage à Paul Klee: V. Steinsammlung. AllegrettoSándor Veress, András Schiff, Dénas Várjon, Heinz Holliger, Budapest Festival Orchestra
4:09
Smetana: 4 Polkas from the 1850s: No. 3 in A MajorBedřich Smetana, András Schiff
5:22
Schumann: Kreisleriana, Op. 16: I. Äußerst bewegtRobert Schumann, András Schiff
2:58
Haydn: Piano Sonata in E-Flat Major, Hob. XVI:49: III. Finale. Tempo di menuettoJoseph Haydn, András Schiff
4:32
Smetana: 4 Polkas from the 1850s: No. 2 in G MinorBedřich Smetana, András Schiff
5:30
Schumann: Kreisleriana, Op. 16: V. Sehr lebhaftRobert Schumann, András Schiff
2:55
Haydn: Piano Sonata in E Minor, Hob. XVI:34: II. AdagioJoseph Haydn, András Schiff
5:31
Smetana: Memories of Bohemia in the Form of Polkas, Op. 13: No. 2 in E-Flat MajorBedřich Smetana, András Schiff
5:32
Schumann: Kreisleriana, Op. 16: VIII. Schnell und spielendRobert Schumann, András Schiff
3:20
Haydn: Piano Sonata in E-Flat Major, Hob. XVI:52: III. Finale. PrestoJoseph Haydn, András Schiff
5:35
Smetana: 3 Salon Polkas, Op. 7: No. 1 in F-Sharp MajorBedřich Smetana, András Schiff
5:39
Schumann: Nachtstücke, Op. 23: No. 4, EinfachRobert Schumann, András Schiff
3:30
Haydn: Piano Sonata in C Major, Hob. XVI:50: II. AdagioJoseph Haydn, András Schiff
6:06
Smetana: Memories of Bohemia in the Form of Polkas, Op. 12: No. 2 in E MinorBedřich Smetana, András Schiff
6:23
Schumann: Kreisleriana, Op. 16: VI. Sehr langsamRobert Schumann, András Schiff
3:33
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57 "Appassionata": II. Andante con motoLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
6:25
Mozart: Piano Trio No. 3 in B-Flat Major, Op. 15 No. 1, K. 502: III. AllegrettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, András Schiff, Miklós Perényi, Yuuko Shiokawa
6:31
Schumann: Kreisleriana, Op. 16: III. Sehr aufgeregtRobert Schumann, András Schiff
4:19
Haydn: Piano Sonata in C Minor, Hob. XVI:20: III. Finale. AllegroJoseph Haydn, András Schiff
6:29
Dvořák: Piano Quartet No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 87, B. 162: I. Allegro con fuocoAntonín Dvořák, András Schiff, Panocha Quartet
8:22
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 73 "Emperor": II. Adagio un poco mossoLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff, Bernard Haitink, Staatskapelle Dresden
8:14
Haydn: Piano Sonata in E-Flat Major, Hob. XVI:49: I. AllegroJoseph Haydn, András Schiff
7:31
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57 "Appassionata": III. Allegro ma non troppo - PrestoLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
8:38
Haydn: Piano Sonata in E-Flat Major, Hob. XVI:52: I. AllegroJoseph Haydn, András Schiff
8:55
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15: III. Rondo. Allegro scherzandoLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff, Bernard Haitink, Staatskapelle Dresden
8:52
Schubert: Piano Trio No. 1 in B-Flat Major, Op. 99, D. 898: IV. Rondo. Allegro vivaceFranz Schubert, András Schiff, Miklós Perényi, Yuuko Shiokawa
9:04
Bartók: Piano Concerto No. 1, Sz. 83: I. Allegro moderato - AllegroBéla Bartók, András Schiff, Iván Fischer, Budapest Festival Orchestra
9:26
Schubert: Piano Trio No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 100, D. 929: II. Andante con motoFranz Schubert, András Schiff, Miklós Perényi, Yuuko Shiokawa
9:26
Haydn: Piano Sonata in G Minor, Hob. XVI:44: I. ModeratoJoseph Haydn, András Schiff
9:37

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About András Schiff

András Schiff, the renowned Hungarian-born British pianist, has been captivating audiences worldwide with his extraordinary talent since the 1970s. Born in 1953, Schiff is celebrated for his profound interpretations and technical mastery of classical piano repertoire. His performances are not merely musical; they are journeys through the depths of human emotion and the heights of artistic expression. With a discography spanning the works of Bach, Beethoven, Schubert, and many others, Schiff's recordings are a testament to his unparalleled artistry. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or new to the genre, András Schiff's music promises an unforgettable experience that transcends the ordinary.

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