Immerse yourself in the world of classical piano mastery with András Schiff's captivating album, "Schiff plays Beethoven & Bach." This extraordinary collection, set to release on April 5, 2025, under the UME - Global Clearing House label, offers a seamless blend of timeless compositions from two of the most revered composers in history.
András Schiff, renowned for his profound interpretations and technical brilliance, takes on Beethoven's iconic Diabelli Variations and a selection of his piano sonatas, recorded live at the Tonhalle Zürich and Reitstadel, Neumarkt. The album also features Bach's intricate Capriccio in B-Flat Major and a selection of his inventive Invention No. 1-11. Each piece is performed with Schiff's signature precision and expressive depth, showcasing his unparalleled ability to breathe new life into these classical masterpieces.
With a total runtime of 1 hour and 15 minutes, this album is a testament to Schiff's artistry and his deep connection with the music of Beethoven and Bach. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Schiff plays Beethoven & Bach" promises an enriching and enjoyable listening experience.
Tracks
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Theme. Vivace - Bechstein PianoLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 1. Alla marcia maestoso - Bechstein PianoLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 2. Poco allegro - Bechstein PianoLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 3. L'istesso tempo - Bechstein PianoLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 4. Un poco più vivace - Bechstein PianoLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 5. Allegro vivace - Bechstein PianoLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 6. Allegro ma non troppo e serioso - Bechstein PianoLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 7. Un poco più allegro - Bechstein PianoLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 8. Poco vivace - Bechstein PianoLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 9. Allegro pesante e risoluto - Bechstein PianoLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 10. Presto - Bechstein PianoLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 11. Allegretto - Bechstein PianoLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 12. Un poco più moto - Bechstein PianoLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 13. Vivace - Bechstein PianoLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 15. Presto scherzando - Bechstein PianoLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 16. Allegro - Bechstein PianoLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 17. Allegro - Bechstein PianoLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 18. Poco moderato - Bechstein PianoLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 19. Presto - Bechstein PianoLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 20. Andante - Bechstein PianoLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 21. Allegro con brio – Meno allegro – Tempo I - Bechstein PianoLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 22. Allegro molto, alla "Notte e giorno faticar" di Mozart - Bechstein PianoLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 23. Allegro assai - Bechstein PianoLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 12 in A-Flat Major, Op. 26 "Funeral March": II. Scherzo. Allegro molto - Live at Tonhalle Zürich, 2005Ludwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 13 in E-Flat Major, Op. 27 No. 1 "Quasi una fantasia": II. Allegro molto e vivace - Live at Tonhalle Zürich, 2005Ludwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 13 in E-Flat Major, Op. 27 No. 1 "Quasi una fantasia": III. Adagio con espressione - Live at Tonhalle Zürich, 2005Ludwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27 No. 2 "Moonlight Sonata": II. Allegretto - Live at Tonhalle Zürich, 2005Ludwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 15 in D Major, Op. 28 "Pastoral": III. Scherzo. Allegro vivace - Live at Tonhalle Zürich, 2005Ludwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 25 in G Major, Op. 79 "Cuckoo": II. Andante - Live at Tonhalle Zürich, 2006Ludwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 25 in G Major, Op. 79 "Cuckoo": III. Vivace - Live at Tonhalle Zürich, 2006Ludwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 28 in A Major, Op. 101: III. Langsam und sehnsuchtsvoll. Adagio ma non troppo, con affetto - Live at Tonhalle Zürich, 2006Ludwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 29 in B-Flat Major, Op. 106 "Hammerklavier": II. Scherzo. Assai vivace – Presto - Live at Tonhalle Zürich, 2006Ludwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109: II. Prestissimo - Live at Reitstadel, Neumarkt, 2006Ludwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 31 in A-Flat Major, Op. 110: II. Allegro molto - Live at Reitstadel, Neumarkt, 2006Ludwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Capriccio in B-Flat Major, BWV 992 "On the Departure of His Beloved Brother": I. Arioso. AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
Capriccio in B-Flat Major, BWV 992 "On the Departure of His Beloved Brother": II. [Andante]Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
Capriccio in B-Flat Major, BWV 992 "On the Departure of His Beloved Brother": III. AdagissimoJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
Capriccio in B-Flat Major, BWV 992 "On the Departure of His Beloved Brother": IV. [Andante con moto]Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
Capriccio in B-Flat Major, BWV 992 "On the Departure of His Beloved Brother": V. Aria di PostiglioneJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
Capriccio in B-Flat Major, BWV 992 "On the Departure of His Beloved Brother": VI. Fuga all'imitazione di postaJohann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
Invention No. 1 in C Major, BWV 772Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
Invention No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 773Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
Invention No. 3 in D Major, BWV 774Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
Invention No. 4 in D Minor, BWV 775Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
Invention No. 5 in E-Flat Major, BWV 776Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
Invention No. 7 in E Minor, BWV 778Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
Invention No. 8 in F Major, BWV 779Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
Invention No. 9 in F Minor, BWV 780Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
Invention No. 10 in G Major, BWV 781Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
Invention No. 11 in G Minor, BWV 782Johann Sebastian Bach, András Schiff
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