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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0074643721929
Label: Sony
Manufacturer: Sony
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Sony
Release Date: October 25, 1990
Studio: Sony
Disc 1:- Piano Sonata No. 14 in C sharp minor ('Moonlight'), Op. 27/2: I - Adagio Sostenuto
- Piano Sonata No. 14 in C sharp minor ('Moonlight'), Op. 27/2: II - Allegretto
- Piano Sonata No. 14 in C sharp minor ('Moonlight'), Op. 27/2: III - Presto Agitato
- Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor ('Pathétique'), Op. 13: I - Grave; Allegro di molto e con brio
- Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor ('Pathétique'), Op. 13: II - Adagio Cantabile
- Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor ('Pathétique'), Op. 13: III - Rondo: Allegro
- Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor ('Appassionata'), Op. 57: I - Allegro assai
- Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor ('Appassionata'), Op. 57: II - Andante con moto
- Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor ('Appassionata'), Op. 57: III - Allegro ma non troppo; Presto
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Editorial Review:
Amazon.com essential recording:
Rudolf Serkin's early 1960s accounts of the most popular "name" sonatas, on a CBS "Great Performances" mid-price CD, are compellingly direct and offer excellent value. The playing is deliberate, but hardly theatrical: as always, the pianist emphasizes the virtues of literalism. The recordings are closely miked and sonorous, and convey good piano tone along with every breath, sigh, groan, and vocalization Serkin produces. The Adagio of the Pathetique is especially lovely. --Ted Libbey
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This is a fantastic recording, with Serkin at the height of his powers. You guessed it -- I'm a big fan of this piano great. Rather than go on and on, I'd just recommend that you check out his other recordings, particularly those made in the '60s and before.
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I bought this CD to replace mine that became scratched because I love this recording. It's wonderful!
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I must take the strongest exception to the review written by Ray Liikanen. Because he personally prefers Barenboim's recording is no reason to leave a one star review. This is one of the finest recordings of these three sonatas in existance, in both technical and interpretive respects. The Appassionata in particular is outstanding, the final coda will leave you breathless; Serkin's expressiveness, power, and technical mastery are second to none. The production of the recording itself my have ... Read More
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serkin's technique is very strong, if not quite up to the level of richter. the piano sounds great, his overall performance and feel for the pieces is top notch, and he uses the perfect amount of rubato, which i think is incredibly important.
three great performances of three great sonatas, i highly recommend this cd, especially to anyone who is just getting acquainted with the beethoven piano sonatas.
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I read the reviews which questioned the quality of these recordings. Quite frankly, I don't think I have ever disagreed more with someones critique of a performance. The review that questions Serkins technique in arrpegios etc., is completely off the wall. In fact the opposite can be said. These renditions are perhaps the most perfect technically of any ever rendered. The punishing difficulty of the 3rd movement of the Moonlight is played with complete "risk". There is no holding back so as to keep ... Read More
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