I think that there have been some similar topics in the past, but let me ask: Which recording of the Hammerklavier Sonata is your favorite? Usually even the best pianists tend to lose some of the musical coherence of this piece at times as they play it, probably because of the technical difficulties.

Lortie is like a river: smooth, clear, unstoppable. 53-111), such as the Waldstein, Les Adieux, and Appassionata. My favourites are: Artur Schnabel. In short, Perahia’s Hammerklavier timelessly fuses the personal and universal in a release that easily takes its place among the catalog’s greatest versions. 106 'Hammerklavier' by Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827). I think [this] is his earlier recording; I have the more recent one, which reviewers … 109 Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. Still, the pianist's Hammerklavier is heroically grand and fiercely energetic. New Album Review: Beethoven — Piano Sonatas № 29, Op.106 (“Hammerklavier”), № 14, Op. Showing 1 - 10 of 243 results Sort by: Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra/Riccardo Chailly (2011) Decca 478 3492. 50 – first issue on CD ever *The last six sonatas – the first Read more recordings ever of a performance on a Graf fortepiano This is a reissue that critics and fans of Beethoven have been anticipating for years. 29 in B ♭ major, Op.

To elaborate, while I love Beethoven, I haven't purchased a bunch of recordings of his sonatas. Passionate, precise, confident, with huge drama all the way through. 29 in B-flat major, Op. Here's our list of essential Beethoven recordings. The best recording.

Ludwig van Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. Artistic Quality: 7 ... although I understand why this recording won top prize. We must be grateful that Solomon had completed his recording of these six late sonatas before his career was abruptly ended by a stroke in the latter part of 1956. 27 No 2 (“Moonlight”) — Murray Perahia, Piano Tal Agam Follow 30 in E major, Op. I haven't shopped around for the best, but I've just been listening to Anton Kuerti's Hammerklavier and I love it, and love it. My piano teacher told me about the story of Ludwig van Beethoven's creation of his biggest Piano Sonata the "Hammerklavier." 29 in B-flat major, Op. Review by: Jed Distler. 106 (known as the Große Sonate für das Hammerklavier, or more simply as the Hammerklavier) is a piano sonata that is widely viewed as one of the most important works of the composer's third period and among the greatest piano sonatas of all time. Beethoven follows the unprecedented drama of the opening with a respite - a seemingly thoroughly conservative set of andante variations on a simple, restful subject, although it barely qualifies as a genuine melody. So, while the Kempff 1965 recordings are regarded as the best or at least excellent by many (including a world class musician friend with 6,500+ classical/opera CDs), I … Re: Best Beethoven Piano Sonatas Recording «Reply #30 on: June 01, 2011, 03:58:28 PM » Obviously this topic hasn't been posted in for awhile, but when I googled "best Beethoven piano sonata recordings" this topic popped up. May I ask which is your favorite recording? This page lists all recordings of Piano Sonata No. Superb Beethoven performances June 20, 2018 By Gail M. (Goleta, CA) See All My Reviews " I was particularly impressed by Murray Perahia's performance of the Hammerklavier sonata. This page lists all recordings of Piano Sonata No. 106 'Hammerklavier' by Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827).

Discussion I recently listened to the legendary pianist Artur Schnabel’s recording of Beethoven’s Hammerklavier and was taken back by a lot of the sloppiness due to him taking Beethoven’s infamous tempo.

Now that we've discussed the Hammerklavier, let us look at the other great sonatas in Beethoven's late period (by late period, I refer to sonatas 21-32, op.

I am not asking: which is the best? I doubt that there can be a "best" Hammerklavier" because these late sonatas are probably the pinnacle of pianism. Buy Now from Arkiv Music Recording Details: The best recordings of Beethoven's Hammerklavier Sonata; Beethoven: What did the 19th century think? They need a cerebral exponent to say the least/ Vastard Shimkuss looks very young and I don't think this is for young pianists but, on the other hand , I haven't heard him. What’s more, EMI has retained the juxtaposition of the 1969 LP reissue: Solomon’s glorious account of the A major Sonata, No 28 as the Hammerklavier’s proud harbinger. *Serkin performing the “Hammerklavier” Sonata as well as Sonatas 27 and 28, and the Rondos, Op.

There's no shortage of great Beethoven albums out there, but we've chosen 25 performances that stand above the rest. Here's our list of essential Beethoven recordings. Showing 1 - 10 of 242 results Sort by: 31 in A flat major, Op. There's no shortage of great Beethoven albums out there, but we've chosen 25 performances that stand above the rest. It’s a recording that’s built to last. The final set of Piano Sonatas, opp.109, 110, 111, (no names, just opus numbers) stand alone too. Not so monumental as the Hammerklavier , but more intimate and more deeply personal. Rec.1930's. (because there is no definite answer, but there is one answer for your favorite).