Tag: Alfred Brendel
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Mozart: Piano Concertos 17, 27
Legendary Vox recordings by the master of Viennese piano repertoire – now available again on one CD! 3 Stars ‘[Brendel proved] an inspired Mozartian when he made these earlier recordings… radiant freshness and spontaneity which he did not quite match in [later] versions… helped by vivacious orchestral contributions… constant source of pleasure. [Piano Concerto No.…
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Mozart: Brendel Plays Mozart – Piano Concertos Nos. 9 & 14; Piano Sonata No. 8
This release contains Alfred Brendel’s first recordings of his favorite Mozart piano concerto, which was also the work performed at his final concert in December of 2008.
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Schumann: Fantasy In C Minor Op. 17, Symphonic Studies Op. 13
Authoritative Schumann interpretations by the incomparable Alfred Brendel. Brendel’s thoughtful approach to the Fantasie is underpinned by his huge technical resources. The result is unforgettable listening; and the impulsive and wide-ranging Etudes symphoniques are brilliantly drawn together” BBC Music Magazine, April 2009
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Schubert: Piano Sonatas Nos. 15 & 19; 16 German Dances
Authoritative Schubert interpretations by the incomparable Alfred Brendel. “This recording (from Vanguard Classics) captures most of what makes Brendel’s Schubert so special: an awareness of the composer’s other-worldly dimensions that haunt as if from beyond the grave.” -BBC Music Magazine (5 Stars)
