Embark on a captivating journey through the annals of classical piano music with András Schiff's latest masterpiece, "Piano Odyssey," set to release on October 13, 2025, under Warner Classics. This extraordinary collection spans over four hours and twenty-three minutes, showcasing Schiff's unparalleled virtuosity and deep musical insight.
The album is a meticulously curated selection of works from some of the most revered composers in classical music history. From the baroque elegance of Handel to the romantic intensity of Schumann, and the innovative genius of Bartók, Schiff navigates a diverse range of styles and periods with effortless grace. The tracklist includes iconic pieces such as Beethoven's "Emperor" Concerto, Mozart's "Kegelstatt" Trio, and Schubert's "Trout" Trio, alongside lesser-known gems that highlight Schiff's adventurous spirit and commitment to musical exploration.
András Schiff, renowned for his profound interpretations and technical brilliance, brings a fresh perspective to these timeless works. His playing is characterized by a rare combination of intellectual rigor and emotional depth, making this album a compelling listen for both seasoned classical enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Whether you're drawn to the intricate counterpoint of Bach, the lyrical beauty of Mozart, or the rhythmic vitality of Bartók, Schiff's "Piano Odyssey" offers a rich and rewarding experience that celebrates the enduring power of classical piano music.
Tracks
Handel: Keyboard Suite in B-Flat Major, HWV 434: I. PreludeGeorge Frideric Handel, András Schiff
Schumann: Gesänge der Frühe, Op. 133: II. Belebt, nicht zu raschRobert Schumann, András Schiff
Haydn: Piano Sonata in G Major, Hob. XVI:40: II. PrestoJoseph Haydn, András Schiff
Smetana: 3 Poetic Polkas, Op. 8: No. 1 in E-Flat MajorBedřich Smetana, András Schiff
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58: II. Andante con motoLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff, Bernard Haitink, Staatskapelle Dresden
Schubert: Piano Trio No. 1 in B-Flat Major, Op. 99, D. 898: III. Scherzo. Allegro - TrioFranz Schubert, András Schiff, Miklós Perényi, Yuuko Shiokawa
Mozart: Piano Trio No. 4 in E Major, Op. 15 No. 2, K. 542: III. Finale. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, András Schiff, Miklós Perényi, Yuuko Shiokawa
Veress: 6 Csárdás: No. 1, AllegrettoSándor Veress, András Schiff
Schumann: Gesänge der Frühe, Op. 133: IV. BewegtRobert Schumann, András Schiff
Handel: Keyboard Suite in B-Flat Major, HWV 434: IV. MenuetGeorge Frideric Handel, András Schiff
Smetana: 4 Polkas from the 1850s: No. 1 in E MajorBedřich Smetana, András Schiff
Haydn: Piano Sonata in E Minor, Hob. XVI:34: III. Finale. Molto vivaceJoseph Haydn, András Schiff
Bartók: Piano Concerto No. 3 in E Major, Sz. 119: I. AllegrettoBéla Bartók, András Schiff, Iván Fischer, Budapest Festival Orchestra
Schumann: Theme and Variations in E-Flat Major, WoO 24 "Geistervariationen": Variation VRobert Schumann, András Schiff
Veress: Hommage à Paul Klee: II. Feuerwind. Allegro moltoSándor Veress, András Schiff, Dénas Várjon, Heinz Holliger, Budapest Festival Orchestra
Haydn: Piano Sonata in G Minor, Hob. XVI:44: II. AllegrettoJoseph Haydn, András Schiff
Smetana: 3 Poetic Polkas, Op. 8: No. 2 in G MinorBedřich Smetana, András Schiff
Mozart: Trio for Clarinet, Viola and Piano in E-Flat Major, K. 498 "Kegelstatt": I. AndanteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, András Schiff, Elmar Schmid, Erich Höbarth
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 19: III. Rondo. Molto allegroLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff, Bernard Haitink, Staatskapelle Dresden
Schumann: Gesänge der Frühe, Op. 133: I. Im ruhigen TempoRobert Schumann, András Schiff
Haydn: Piano Sonata in C Major, Hob. XVI:48: II. Rondo. PrestoJoseph Haydn, András Schiff
Veress: Hommage à Paul Klee: V. Steinsammlung. AllegrettoSándor Veress, András Schiff, Dénas Várjon, Heinz Holliger, Budapest Festival Orchestra
Smetana: 4 Polkas from the 1850s: No. 3 in A MajorBedřich Smetana, András Schiff
Schumann: Kreisleriana, Op. 16: I. Äußerst bewegtRobert Schumann, András Schiff
Haydn: Piano Sonata in E-Flat Major, Hob. XVI:49: III. Finale. Tempo di menuettoJoseph Haydn, András Schiff
Smetana: 4 Polkas from the 1850s: No. 2 in G MinorBedřich Smetana, András Schiff
Schumann: Kreisleriana, Op. 16: V. Sehr lebhaftRobert Schumann, András Schiff
Haydn: Piano Sonata in E Minor, Hob. XVI:34: II. AdagioJoseph Haydn, András Schiff
Smetana: Memories of Bohemia in the Form of Polkas, Op. 13: No. 2 in E-Flat MajorBedřich Smetana, András Schiff
Schumann: Kreisleriana, Op. 16: VIII. Schnell und spielendRobert Schumann, András Schiff
Haydn: Piano Sonata in E-Flat Major, Hob. XVI:52: III. Finale. PrestoJoseph Haydn, András Schiff
Smetana: 3 Salon Polkas, Op. 7: No. 1 in F-Sharp MajorBedřich Smetana, András Schiff
Schumann: Nachtstücke, Op. 23: No. 4, EinfachRobert Schumann, András Schiff
Haydn: Piano Sonata in C Major, Hob. XVI:50: II. AdagioJoseph Haydn, András Schiff
Smetana: Memories of Bohemia in the Form of Polkas, Op. 12: No. 2 in E MinorBedřich Smetana, András Schiff
Schumann: Kreisleriana, Op. 16: VI. Sehr langsamRobert Schumann, András Schiff
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57 "Appassionata": II. Andante con motoLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Mozart: Piano Trio No. 3 in B-Flat Major, Op. 15 No. 1, K. 502: III. AllegrettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, András Schiff, Miklós Perényi, Yuuko Shiokawa
Schumann: Kreisleriana, Op. 16: III. Sehr aufgeregtRobert Schumann, András Schiff
Haydn: Piano Sonata in C Minor, Hob. XVI:20: III. Finale. AllegroJoseph Haydn, András Schiff
Dvořák: Piano Quartet No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 87, B. 162: I. Allegro con fuocoAntonín Dvořák, András Schiff, Panocha Quartet
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 73 "Emperor": II. Adagio un poco mossoLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff, Bernard Haitink, Staatskapelle Dresden
Haydn: Piano Sonata in E-Flat Major, Hob. XVI:49: I. AllegroJoseph Haydn, András Schiff
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57 "Appassionata": III. Allegro ma non troppo - PrestoLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Haydn: Piano Sonata in E-Flat Major, Hob. XVI:52: I. AllegroJoseph Haydn, András Schiff
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15: III. Rondo. Allegro scherzandoLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff, Bernard Haitink, Staatskapelle Dresden
Schubert: Piano Trio No. 1 in B-Flat Major, Op. 99, D. 898: IV. Rondo. Allegro vivaceFranz Schubert, András Schiff, Miklós Perényi, Yuuko Shiokawa
Bartók: Piano Concerto No. 1, Sz. 83: I. Allegro moderato - AllegroBéla Bartók, András Schiff, Iván Fischer, Budapest Festival Orchestra
Schubert: Piano Trio No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 100, D. 929: II. Andante con motoFranz Schubert, András Schiff, Miklós Perényi, Yuuko Shiokawa
Haydn: Piano Sonata in G Minor, Hob. XVI:44: I. ModeratoJoseph Haydn, András Schiff
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