András Schiff, the renowned Hungarian-British pianist, presents a comprehensive and captivating collection of his performances with the album "Concertos & Chamber Music." Released on January 1, 2007, under Warner Classics International, this album spans an impressive six hours and thirty-four minutes, offering a deep dive into the world of classical piano and chamber music.
The album features a diverse range of compositions, showcasing András Schiff's exceptional versatility and mastery. It includes Beethoven's complete piano concertos, from the early works like Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15 to the monumental Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 73, known as the "Emperor." Additionally, Schiff interprets Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57, famously titled "Appassionata," demonstrating his profound understanding of Beethoven's emotional depth and complexity.
The album also highlights Schiff's affinity for lesser-known but equally compelling works. It includes Bartók's three piano concertos, which are known for their intricate rhythms and folk-inspired melodies. Furthermore, the album features compositions by Sándor Veress, a Hungarian composer influenced by Bartók, including his "Hommage à Paul Klee" and "Piano Concerto."
To round out the collection, Schiff performs Mozart's chamber music, including the Piano Trio No. 3 in B-Flat Major, Op. 15 No. 1, K. 502, the Trio for Clarinet, Viola and Piano in E-Flat Major, K. 498, known as the "Kegelstatt," and the Piano Trio No. 4 in E Major, Op. 15 No. 2, K. 542. These performances showcase Schiff's ability to bring clarity, elegance, and warmth to Mozart's compositions.
András Schiff's "Concertos & Chamber Music" is a testament to his artistry and his commitment to exploring the breadth of classical piano and chamber music repertoire. This album is a treasure trove for both longtime admirers of Schiff's work and those new to his performances, offering a rich and rewarding listening experience.
Tracks
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15: I. Allegro con brioLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff, Bernard Haitink, Staatskapelle Dresden
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15: II. LargoLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff, Bernard Haitink, Staatskapelle Dresden
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15: III. Rondo. Allegro scherzandoLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff, Bernard Haitink, Staatskapelle Dresden
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 19: I. Allegro con brioLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff, Bernard Haitink, Staatskapelle Dresden
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 19: II. AdagioLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff, Bernard Haitink, Staatskapelle Dresden
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 19: III. Rondo. Molto allegroLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff, Bernard Haitink, Staatskapelle Dresden
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37: I. Allegro con brioLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff, Bernard Haitink, Staatskapelle Dresden
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37: II. LargoLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff, Bernard Haitink, Staatskapelle Dresden
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37: III. Rondo. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff, Bernard Haitink, Staatskapelle Dresden
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58: I. Allegro moderatoLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff, Bernard Haitink, Staatskapelle Dresden
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58: II. Andante con motoLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff, Bernard Haitink, Staatskapelle Dresden
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58: III. Rondo. VivaceLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff, Bernard Haitink, Staatskapelle Dresden
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 73 "Emperor": I. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff, Bernard Haitink, Staatskapelle Dresden
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
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 73 "Emperor": III. Rondo. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff, Bernard Haitink, Staatskapelle Dresden
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57 "Appassionata": I. Allegro assaiLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57 "Appassionata": II. Andante con motoLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57 "Appassionata": III. Allegro ma non troppo - PrestoLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Bartók: Piano Concerto No. 1, Sz. 83: I. Allegro moderato - AllegroBéla Bartók, András Schiff, Iván Fischer, Budapest Festival Orchestra
Bartók: Piano Concerto No. 1, Sz. 83: II. AndanteBéla Bartók, András Schiff, Iván Fischer, Budapest Festival Orchestra
Bartók: Piano Concerto No. 1, Sz. 83: III. Allegro moltoBéla Bartók, András Schiff, Iván Fischer, Budapest Festival Orchestra
Bartók: Piano Concerto No. 2, Sz. 95: I. AllegroBéla Bartók, András Schiff, Iván Fischer, Budapest Festival Orchestra
Bartók: Piano Concerto No. 2, Sz. 95: II. Adagio - Presto - Più adagioBéla Bartók, András Schiff, Iván Fischer, Budapest Festival Orchestra
Bartók: Piano Concerto No. 2, Sz. 95: III. Allegro moltoBéla Bartók, András Schiff, Iván Fischer, Budapest Festival Orchestra
Bartók: Piano Concerto No. 3 in E Major, Sz. 119: I. AllegrettoBéla Bartók, András Schiff, Iván Fischer, Budapest Festival Orchestra
Bartók: Piano Concerto No. 3 in E Major, Sz. 119: II. Adagio religiosoBéla Bartók, András Schiff, Iván Fischer, Budapest Festival Orchestra
Bartók: Piano Concerto No. 3 in E Major, Sz. 119: III. Allegro vivaceBéla Bartók, András Schiff, Iván Fischer, Budapest Festival Orchestra
Veress : Hommage à Paul Klee : I Zeichen in Gelb - AllegroSándor Veress, András Schiff, Heinz Holliger, Budapest Festival Orchestra
Veress : Hommage à Paul Klee : II Feuerwind - Allegro moltoSándor Veress, András Schiff, Heinz Holliger, Budapest Festival Orchestra
Veress : Hommage à Paul Klee : III Alter Klang - Andante con motoSándor Veress, András Schiff, Heinz Holliger, Budapest Festival Orchestra
Veress : Hommage à Paul Klee : IV Unten und Oben - Allegretto piacevoleSándor Veress, András Schiff, Heinz Holliger, Budapest Festival Orchestra
Veress : Hommage à Paul Klee : V Steinsammlung - AllegrettoSándor Veress, András Schiff, Heinz Holliger, Budapest Festival Orchestra
Veress : Hommage à Paul Klee : VI Grün in Grün - AndanteSándor Veress, András Schiff, Heinz Holliger, Budapest Festival Orchestra
Veress : Hommage à Paul Klee : VII Kleiner Blauteufel - VivoSándor Veress, András Schiff, Heinz Holliger, Budapest Festival Orchestra
Veress : Piano Concerto : I Andante con motoSándor Veress, András Schiff, Heinz Holliger, Budapest Festival Orchestra
Veress : Piano Concerto : II AndanteSándor Veress, András Schiff, Heinz Holliger, Budapest Festival Orchestra
Veress : Piano Concerto : III Allegro moltoSándor Veress, András Schiff, Heinz Holliger, Budapest Festival Orchestra
Veress : 6 Csárdás : I AllegrettoSándor Veress, András Schiff
Veress : 6 Csárdás : II AllegrettoSándor Veress, András Schiff
Veress : 6 Csárdás : III AllegrettoSándor Veress, András Schiff
Veress : 6 Csárdás : IV AllegroSándor Veress, András Schiff
Veress : 6 Csárdás : V AllegroSándor Veress, András Schiff
Veress : 6 Csárdás : VI Allegro, poco rubatoSándor Veress, András Schiff
Mozart: Piano Trio No. 3 in B-Flat Major, Op. 15 No. 1, K. 502: I. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, András Schiff, Miklós Perényi, Yuuko Shiokawa
Mozart: Piano Trio No. 3 in B-Flat Major, Op. 15 No. 1, K. 502: II. LarghettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, András Schiff, Miklós Perényi, Yuuko Shiokawa
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
Mozart: Trio for Clarinet, Viola and Piano in E-Flat Major, K. 498 "Kegelstatt": I. AndanteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, András Schiff, Elmar Schmid, Erich Höbarth
Mozart: Trio for Clarinet, Viola and Piano in E-Flat Major, K. 498 "Kegelstatt": II. MenuettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, András Schiff, Elmar Schmid, Erich Höbarth
Mozart: Trio for Clarinet, Viola and Piano in E-Flat Major, K. 498 "Kegelstatt": III. Rondeau. AllegrettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, András Schiff, Elmar Schmid, Erich Höbarth
Mozart: Piano Trio No. 4 in E Major, Op. 15 No. 2, K. 542: I. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, András Schiff, Miklós Perényi, Yuuko Shiokawa
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