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Beethoven - Piano Sonatas Vol.VIII

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Label: ECM New Series

Cat No: 4766192

Barcode: 0028947661924

Format: CD

Number of Discs: 1

Genre: Instrumental

Release Date: 27th October 2008

Works

Beethoven, Ludwig van

Piano Sonata no.30 in E major, op.109
Piano Sonata no.31 in A flat major, op.110
Piano Sonata no.32 in C minor, op.111

Artists

Andras Schiff (piano)

Works

Beethoven, Ludwig van

Piano Sonata no.30 in E major, op.109
Piano Sonata no.31 in A flat major, op.110
Piano Sonata no.32 in C minor, op.111

Artists

Andras Schiff (piano)

About

András Schiff’s outstanding Beethoven Piano Sonata cycle concludes with Volume 8. This final CD consists of the last three of the so-called “late” sonatas, written between 1814 and 1822 - Schiff’s live performances of these have been acclaimed by the press, especially for his structural awareness and revealing insights.

Volume VIII, recorded at the Reitstadl in Neumarkt, Germany rather than the Tonhalle Zurich used for all the previous instalments, includes the Sonatas Nos. 30, 31 and 32. “This was a Beethoven which transfixed the audience with its Apollonian balance, its subtly hued sonic and dynamic differentiation, depth of thought and technical command…The three sonatas sounded like a quintessence of pure late style, otherworldly as if made from precious marble”, wrote the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung reviewing Schiff in concert.

The booklet for this final volume includes not only an extensive interview with the pianist on the recorded sonatas but also a performer’s note about his personal approach to and experiences with Beethoven.