Polonaise in C Major, Op. 89Ludwig van Beethoven, György Cziffra, Pierre Dervaux, Paris Conservatoire Orchestra
Rondo a capriccio in G Major, Op. 129Ludwig van Beethoven, György Cziffra, Pierre Dervaux, Paris Conservatoire Orchestra
32 Variations in C Minor, WoO 80Ludwig van Beethoven, György Cziffra, Pierre Dervaux, Paris Conservatoire Orchestra
Carnaval, Op. 9: I. PréambuleRobert Schumann, György Cziffra, Pierre Dervaux, Paris Conservatoire Orchestra
Carnaval, Op. 9: II. PierrotRobert Schumann, György Cziffra, Pierre Dervaux, Paris Conservatoire Orchestra
Carnaval, Op. 9: III. ArlequinRobert Schumann, György Cziffra, Pierre Dervaux, Paris Conservatoire Orchestra
Carnaval, Op. 9: IV. Valse nobleRobert Schumann, György Cziffra, Pierre Dervaux, Paris Conservatoire Orchestra
Carnaval, Op. 9: V. EusebiusRobert Schumann, György Cziffra, Pierre Dervaux, Paris Conservatoire Orchestra
Carnaval, Op. 9: VI. FlorestanRobert Schumann, György Cziffra, Pierre Dervaux, Paris Conservatoire Orchestra
Carnaval, Op. 9: VII. CoquetteRobert Schumann, György Cziffra, Pierre Dervaux, Paris Conservatoire Orchestra
Carnaval, Op. 9: VIII. RépliqueRobert Schumann, György Cziffra, Pierre Dervaux, Paris Conservatoire Orchestra
Carnaval, Op. 9: IX. PapillonsRobert Schumann, György Cziffra, Pierre Dervaux, Paris Conservatoire Orchestra
Carnaval, Op. 9: X. A.S.C.H., S.C.H.A., lettres dansantesRobert Schumann, György Cziffra, Pierre Dervaux, Paris Conservatoire Orchestra
Carnaval, Op. 9: XI. ChiarinaRobert Schumann, György Cziffra, Pierre Dervaux, Paris Conservatoire Orchestra
Carnaval, Op. 9: XII. ChopinRobert Schumann, György Cziffra, Pierre Dervaux, Paris Conservatoire Orchestra
Carnaval, Op. 9: XIII. EstrellaRobert Schumann, György Cziffra, Pierre Dervaux, Paris Conservatoire Orchestra
Carnaval, Op. 9: XIV. RoconnaissanceRobert Schumann, György Cziffra, Pierre Dervaux, Paris Conservatoire Orchestra
Carnaval, Op. 9: XV. Pantalon et ColombineRobert Schumann, György Cziffra, Pierre Dervaux, Paris Conservatoire Orchestra
Carnaval, Op. 9: XVI. Valse allemande - Intermezzo: PaganiniRobert Schumann, György Cziffra, Pierre Dervaux, Paris Conservatoire Orchestra
Carnaval, Op. 9: XVII. AveuRobert Schumann, György Cziffra, Pierre Dervaux, Paris Conservatoire Orchestra
Carnaval, Op. 9: XVIII. PromenadeRobert Schumann, György Cziffra, Pierre Dervaux, Paris Conservatoire Orchestra
Carnaval, Op. 9: XIX. PauseRobert Schumann, György Cziffra, Pierre Dervaux, Paris Conservatoire Orchestra
Carnaval, Op. 9: XX. Danse des Davidsbündler contre les PhilistinsRobert Schumann, György Cziffra, Pierre Dervaux, Paris Conservatoire Orchestra
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major: I. Allegro maestosoFranz Liszt, György Cziffra, Pierre Dervaux, Paris Conservatoire Orchestra
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major: II. Quasi AdagioFranz Liszt, György Cziffra, Pierre Dervaux, Paris Conservatoire Orchestra
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major: III. Allegretto vivace - Allegro animatoFranz Liszt, György Cziffra, Pierre Dervaux, Paris Conservatoire Orchestra
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major: IV. Allegro marziale animatoFranz Liszt, György Cziffra, Pierre Dervaux, Paris Conservatoire Orchestra
György Cziffra, a name synonymous with virtuosity and passion in the classical piano world, presents a captivating album that masterfully blends the genius of Beethoven, Schumann, and Liszt. Released on February 6, 2007, under the Urania label, this album is a testament to Cziffra's extraordinary talent and his deep understanding of these composers' works.
The album opens with Beethoven's "Polonaise in C Major, Op. 89" and "Rondo a capriccio in G Major, Op. 129," showcasing Cziffra's ability to bring out the rhythmic drive and lyrical beauty of Beethoven's compositions. The highlight of the Beethoven section is undoubtedly the "32 Variations in C Minor, WoO 80," a piece that demands both technical prowess and interpretive insight, which Cziffra delivers with aplomb.
Schumann's "Carnaval, Op. 9" follows, a suite of character pieces that Cziffra navigates with remarkable sensitivity and nuance. Each movement, from the playful "Pierrot" to the elegant "Valse noble," is rendered with a keen ear for detail and a deep sense of musical storytelling.
The album concludes with Liszt's "Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major," a monumental work that Cziffra tackles with confidence and flair. The concerto's four movements are filled with a rich tapestry of emotions and technical challenges, all of which Cziffra meets head-on, leaving the listener in awe of his artistry.
With a total duration of 1 hour and 8 minutes, this album is a feast for the ears, offering a comprehensive journey through some of the most beloved works in the classical piano repertoire. György Cziffra's masterful interpretations make this album a standout in any classical music collection.
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