J Bach S / Backhaus - Complete Pre-War Beethoven Recordings [2 CD]
J Bach S / Backhaus - Complete Pre-War Beethoven Recordings [2 CD]
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Wilhelm Backhaus (1884-1969) left a 60-year recorded legacy which began in 1908, but though known particularly for Beethoven and Brahms in his later years, he performed a much wider repertoire before the war (as seen on the companion album which presents works by Chopin, Liszt and Schumann) and the four sonatas and two concertos included here are the totality of his early Beethoven output. These are nevertheless important recordings - the 'Emperor' concerto was only the second ever recording and the first recorded by the 'electric' process. The 4th became an instant classic and still stands high among recorded versions. The sonatas benefit from the spontaneity of youth - the didactic and gruff presentation which occasionally afflicts Backhaus's later complete sonata cycles is little in evidence here. Three of the sonatas were issued with Bach 'fillers' and we have included these here to reveal yet another side of Backhaus' musicianship.
Tracklist:
- Piano Concerto No. 4 In G Major, Op. 58: I. Allegro Moderato
- Piano Concerto No. 4 In G Major, Op. 58: II. Andante Con Moto
- Piano Concerto No. 4 In G Major, Op. 58: III. Rondo. Vivace
- Piano Concerto No. 5 In E-Flat Major, Op. 73 "Emperor": I. Allegro
- Piano Concerto No. 5 In E-Flat Major, Op. 73 "Emperor": II. Adagio Un Poco Mosso
- Piano Concerto No. 5 In E-Flat Major, Op. 73 "Emperor": III. Rondo. Allegro
- Piano Sonata No. 8 In C Minor, Op. 13 "Pathétique": I. Grave - Allegro Di Molto E Con Brio
- Piano Sonata No. 8 In C Minor, Op. 13 "Pathétique": II. Adagio Cantabile
- Piano Sonata No. 8 In C Minor, Op. 13 "Pathétique": III. Rondò - Allegro
- Piano Sonata No. 14 In C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27 No. 2 "Moonlight": I. Adagio Sostenuto
- Piano Sonata No. 14 In C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27 No. 2 "Moonlight": II. Allegretto
- Piano Sonata No. 14 In C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27 No. 2 "Moonlight": III. Presto Agitato
- Piano Sonata No. 26 In E-Flat Major, Op. 81a "Les Adieux": I. Das Lebewohl. Adagio - Allegro
- Piano Sonata No. 26 In E-Flat Major, Op. 81a "Les Adieux": II. Abwesenheit. Andante Espressivo
- Piano Sonata No. 26 In E-Flat Major, Op. 81a "Les Adieux": III. Das Wiedersehn. Vivacissimamente
- Piano Sonata No. 32 In C Minor, Op. 111: I. Maestoso - Allegro Con Brio Ed Appassionato
- Piano Sonata No. 32 In C Minor, Op. 111: II. Arietta. Adagio Molto Semplice E Cantabile
- The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1 (Selections): Prelude No. 1 In C Major, Bwv 846
- The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1 (Selections): Fugue No. 1 In C Major, Bwv 846
- The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1 (Selections): Prelude No. 22 In B-Flat Minor, Bwv 867
- The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1 (Selections): Fugue No. 22 In B-Flat Minor, Bwv 867
- Christmas Oratorio, Bwv 248: Sinfonia "Shepherds' Music" (Arr. C. Lucas For Piano)
UPC: 5024709160273
Label: Apr Recordings
Release Date: 10.26.18
Format: CD
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