Alfred Brendel, in his prime, completely dominates Beethoven’s most difficult and demanding piano work, Piano Sonata No. 29, known as “Hammerklavier.” Brendel also brings his virtuosity to Sonatas Nos. 27 and 28, the latter of which is the first solo piano work of Beethoven’s deeply personal and expressive “Late Period” sonatas. The depth and arduousness of these works require a master in full command of his abilities, and Brendel delivers.
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A fine strong performance of Beethoven’s most formidable sonata from Brendel… Concentration and sense of drama are most striking… His later recordings sometimes have not quite the fire and spontaneity that marked his invigorating Vox Vienna recordings… [These recordings] sound impressively full and present.
— Penguin Guide
Vintage Brendel dominating Beethoven's most difficult piano works
Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Nos. 27, 28 & 29 (“Hammerklavier”)
Alfred Brendel
Alto ALC-1135
Number of Units: 1 CD
EAN: 5055354411359
| CD 1 | |||
| 1 | Piano Sonata No. 27 in E Minor, Op. 90 | I. Mit Lebhaftigkeit und durchaus mit Empfindung und Ausdruck | 05:29 |
| 2 | Piano Sonata No. 27 in E Minor, Op. 90 | II. Nicht zu geschwind und sehr singbar vorzutragen | 07:47 |
| 3 | Piano Sonata No. 28 in A, Op. 101 | I. Etwas lebhaft und mit der innigsten Empfindung (Allegretto ma non troppo) | 03:19 |
| 4 | Piano Sonata No. 28 in A, Op. 101 | II. Lebhaft, marschmässig (Vivace alla marcia) | 06:17 |
| 5 | Piano Sonata No. 28 in A, Op. 101 | III. Langsam und sehsuchtsvoll (Adagio ma non troppo, con affetto - Presto) | 10:07 |
| 6 | Piano Sonata No. 29 in Bb, Op. 106 ("Hammerklavier") | I. Allegro | 11:09 |
| 7 | Piano Sonata No. 29 in Bb, Op. 106 ("Hammerklavier") | II. Scherzo | 02:38 |
| 8 | Piano Sonata No. 29 in Bb, Op. 106 ("Hammerklavier") | III. Adagio sostenuto | 16:50 |
| 9 | Piano Sonata No. 29 in Bb, Op. 106 ("Hammerklavier") | IV. Largo - Allegro risoluto | 12:35 |
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