Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Ludwig van Beethoven's masterful compositions with "Da Capo": Beethoven & more. This exquisite collection, set for release on August 31, 2025, under the UME - Global Clearing House label, is a celebration of Beethoven's enduring genius, spanning the genres of classical, classical piano, and chamber music. With a runtime of 1 hour and 6 minutes, the album is a concise yet comprehensive journey through some of Beethoven's most celebrated works, alongside a few lesser-known gems.
The tracklist is a veritable feast for the ears, featuring iconic pieces such as the "Diabelli Variations," the "Eroica Variations," and the "Hungarian Dances," as well as more intimate works like the "Children's Album" and "Children's Corner." The album also includes some of Beethoven's lesser-known compositions, such as the "Album-Leaf 'Schlusschor des entfesselten Prometheus'" and the "Responsorien und Antiphonen," offering a fresh perspective on the composer's vast musical repertoire.
Each piece is performed with meticulous attention to detail, showcasing Beethoven's unparalleled ability to blend technical virtuosity with profound emotional depth. From the delicate nuances of the "Clair de lune" to the thunderous power of the "Totentanz," the album offers a diverse range of moods and styles, demonstrating Beethoven's versatility and innovation.
"Da Capo": Beethoven & more is not just a collection of Beethoven's greatest hits; it's a testament to the composer's enduring influence on the world of classical music. Whether you're a seasoned Beethoven aficionado or a newcomer to his music, this album is sure to captivate and inspire. So, sit back, relax, and let the sublime melodies of Ludwig van Beethoven transport you to a world of musical brilliance.
Tracks
11 Bagatelles, Op. 119: No. 8 in C Major. Moderato cantabileLudwig van Beethoven, Steven Osborne
Pièce pour le Vêtement du blessé "Page d'album", CD 141Claude Debussy, Steven Osborne
6 Klavierstücke, Op. 118: No. 1, Intermezzo in A MinorJohannes Brahms, Stephen Hough
Andante in C Major, WoO 211Ludwig van Beethoven, Pavel Kolesnikov
Weihnachtslied "Christus ist geboren", S. 502Franz Liszt, Leslie Howard
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 22. Allegro molto, alla "Notte e giorno faticar" di MozartLudwig van Beethoven, William Kinderman
The Seasons, Op. 37a: VII. July. Chant du faucheur. Allegro moderato con motoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Pavel Kolesnikov
5 Variations on "Rule Britannia" by Arne, WoO 79: ThemeLudwig van Beethoven, Angela Hewitt
Hungarian Dances, WoO 1 (Arr. Joachim for Violin & Piano): No. 21 in E Minor. VivaceJohannes Brahms, Arnon Erez, Hagai Shaham
Mendelssohns Lieder, S. 547: VI. Winterlied (After Op. 19a/3)Franz Liszt, Leslie Howard
Children's Corner, CD 119: V. The Little ShepherdClaude Debussy, Stephen Hough
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 19. PrestoLudwig van Beethoven, William Kinderman
Légendes, S. 175: Ic. St François d'Assise: La prédication aux oiseaux. SolennementeFranz Liszt, Nikolai Demidenko
11 Bagatelles, Op. 119: No. 5 in C Minor. RisolutoLudwig van Beethoven, Steven Osborne
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 10. PrestoLudwig van Beethoven, William Kinderman
Ländler, S. 211Franz Liszt, Leslie Howard
6 Variations on "Nel cor più non mi sento" from "La molinara" by Paisiello, WoO 70: Var. 5Ludwig van Beethoven, Angela Hewitt
Hommage à Haydn, CD 123Claude Debussy, Steven Osborne
Piano Sonata No. 12 in A-Flat Major, Op. 26: Ic. Var. 2Ludwig van Beethoven, Angela Hewitt
Album-Leaf "Schlusschor des entfesselten Prometheus", Andante solenne in D-Flat Major, S. 167qFranz Liszt, Leslie Howard
Années de pèlerinage I, Suisse, S. 160: III. PastoraleFranz Liszt, Stephen Hough
La Marquise de Blocqueville, S. 190: II. Lento e religioso (Planté)Franz Liszt, Leslie Howard
Carrousel de Madame Pelet-Narbonne, S. 214aFranz Liszt, Leslie Howard
Responsorien und Antiphonen, S. 30: II. Feria V in coena Domini: f. Responsorium 3 Versus. Vere languoresFranz Liszt, Leslie Howard
Petite Suite, CD 71a: IV. BalletClaude Debussy, Paul Lewis, Steven Osborne
Klavierstück, S. 189 (1st Version)Franz Liszt, Leslie Howard
10 Variations for Piano Trio on "Ich bin der Schneider Kakadu", Op. 121a: Var. 7Ludwig van Beethoven, Florestan Trio
Hungarian Dances, WoO 1 (Arr. Joachim for Violin & Piano): No. 10 in G Major. PrestoJohannes Brahms, Arnon Erez, Hagai Shaham
Operatic Aria and Sketched Variation, S. 701h/1Franz Liszt, Leslie Howard
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Var. 17. Più mossoJohannes Brahms, Seta Tanyel
6 Variations on "Nel cor più non mi sento" from "La molinara" by Paisiello, WoO 70: Var. 4Ludwig van Beethoven, Angela Hewitt
12 Grandes Etudes, S. 137: No. 1 in C Major. PrestoFranz Liszt, Leslie Howard
Allegretto in B Minor, WoO 61Ludwig van Beethoven, Steven Osborne
Totentanz, S. 126/1 (1st Version "De profundis"): III. Var. 2. Un poco animatoFranz Liszt, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, Leslie Howard, Karl Anton Rickenbacher
Suite bergamasque, CD 82: III. Clair de luneClaude Debussy, Lívia Rév
Responsorien und Antiphonen, S. 30: IV. Sabbato maioris hebdomadae: s. Ad Benedictus Antiphona. Mulieres sedentes ad monumentumFranz Liszt, Leslie Howard
Eroica Variations, Op. 35: Var. 4Ludwig van Beethoven, Angela Hewitt
Hungarian Dances, WoO 1 (Arr. Joachim for Violin & Piano): No. 5 in G Minor. AllegroJohannes Brahms, Arnon Erez, Hagai Shaham
Responsorien und Antiphonen, S. 30: IV. Sabbato maioris hebdomadae: i. Responsorium 5. O vos omnesFranz Liszt, Leslie Howard
Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Var. 1Johannes Brahms, Seta Tanyel
Responsorien und Antiphonen, S. 30: I. In nativitate Domini: h. Responsorium 6 Versus. Benedicta tu in mulieribusFranz Liszt, Leslie Howard
Eroica Variations, Op. 35: Var. 13Ludwig van Beethoven, Angela Hewitt
Préludes, Book 1, CD 125: II. VoilesClaude Debussy, Lívia Rév
Eroica Variations, Op. 35: Var. 10Ludwig van Beethoven, Seta Tanyel
Air cosaque, S. 249cFranz Liszt, Leslie Howard
5 Variations on "Rule Britannia" by Arne, WoO 79: Var. 4Ludwig van Beethoven, Angela Hewitt
Resignazione, S. 187a (1st Version)Franz Liszt, Leslie Howard
Suite bergamasque, CD 82: II. MenuetClaude Debussy, Steven Osborne
3 Etudes de concert, S. 144: No. 3a in D-Flat Major. 2 Short CadenzasFranz Liszt, Leslie Howard
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