Murray Perahia's "The Aldeburgh Recital" is a captivating collection of classical piano pieces, released on August 1, 1990, under the Sony Classical label. This album showcases Perahia's extraordinary talent and versatility, featuring a diverse range of compositions that span from Beethoven's intricate "Thirty Two Variations on an Original Theme" to the romantic and evocative works of Franz Liszt, including selections from his "Hungarian Rhapsody" and "Consolation" series. The album also includes pieces from Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition," demonstrating Perahia's ability to bring depth and nuance to each composition. With a total runtime of 58 minutes, this album is a testament to Perahia's mastery of the classical piano repertoire, offering a rich and immersive listening experience.
(P) 1989, 1990 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Tracks
Thirty Two Variations on an Original Theme, WoO 80Ludwig van Beethoven, Murray Perahia
Faschingsschwank aus Wien, Op. 26: I. AllegroRobert Schumann, Murray Perahia
Faschingsschwank aus Wien, Op. 26: II RomanceRobert Schumann, Murray Perahia
Faschingsschwank aus Wien, Op. 26: III. ScherzinoRobert Schumann, Murray Perahia
Faschingsschwank aus Wien, Op. 26: IV. IntermezzoRobert Schumann, Murray Perahia
Faschingsschwank aus Wien, Op. 26: V. FinaleRobert Schumann, Murray Perahia
No. 12 - Mesto from Hungarian Rhapsody (S. 244, R. 106)Franz Liszt, Murray Perahia
Consolation No. 3 (S. 172, R. 12)Franz Liszt, Murray Perahia
No. 2 from Etudes-Tableux, Op. 33Sergei Rachmaninoff, Murray Perahia