Embark on a captivating journey through the realms of classical piano with András Schiff's "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 virtuosity and profound 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 spirit of Bartók, Schiff navigates a diverse range of styles and periods with unparalleled artistry. Highlights include the delicate intricacies of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4, the lyrical beauty of Mozart's Piano Trio No. 4, and the rhythmic vitality of Smetana's polkas.
András Schiff, renowned for his technical brilliance and interpretive depth, brings a fresh perspective to these timeless pieces. His nuanced approach to each composition reveals the emotional depth and structural complexity that lie within. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Piano Odyssey" offers a rich and rewarding listening experience. Prepare to be immersed in the world of classical piano, as András Schiff's masterful performances bring these iconic works to life.
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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