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Beethoven: The Cello Sonatas [Original recording remastered]

Mstislav Rostropovich (Performer), Sviatoslav Richter (Performer) | Format: Audio CD
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  • Performer: Mstislav Rostropovich, Sviatoslav Richter
  • Audio CD (12 Mar 2001)
  • SPARS Code: ADD
  • Number of Discs: 2
  • Format: Original recording remastered
  • Label: Universal Classics / Philips
  • ASIN: B000051YD5
  • Other Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 188,668 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Disc 1:

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Listen  1. Sonata for Cello and Piano No.1 in F, Op.5 No.1 - 1. Adagio sostenuto - Allegro16:34£2.29  Buy MP3 
Listen  2. Sonata for Cello and Piano No.1 in F, Op.5 No.1 - 2. Rondo (Allegro vivace) 6:35£0.79  Buy MP3 
Listen  3. Sonata for Cello and Piano No.2 in G minor, Op.5 No.2 - Adagio sostenuto ed espressivo/ Allegro molto più tosto presto19:55£2.59  Buy MP3 
Listen  4. Sonata for Cello and Piano No.2 in G minor, Op.5 No.2 - 3. Rondo (Allegro) 7:10£0.79  Buy MP3 
Listen  5. Sonata for Cello and Piano No.3 in A, Op.69 - 1. Allegro ma non tanto11:58£1.49  Buy MP3 
Listen  6. Sonata for Cello and Piano No.3 in A, Op.69 - 2. Scherzo (Allegro molto) 5:31£0.79  Buy MP3 
Listen  7. Sonata for Cello and Piano No.3 in A, Op.69 - 3. Adagio cantabile - Allegro vivace 8:34£0.79  Buy MP3 


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Listen  1. Sonata for Cello and Piano No.4 in C, Op.102 No.1 - 1. Andante - Allegro vivace 7:40£0.79  Buy MP3 
Listen  2. Sonata for Cello and Piano No.4 in C, Op.102 No.1 - 2. Adagio - Tempo d'andante - Allegro vivace 6:48£0.79  Buy MP3 
Listen  3. Sonata for Cello and Piano No.5 in D, Op.102 No.2 - 1. Allegro con brio 6:20£0.79  Buy MP3 
Listen  4. Sonata for Cello and Piano No.5 in D, Op.102 No.2 - 2. Adagio con molto sentimento d'affetto 7:30£0.79  Buy MP3 
Listen  5. Sonata for Cello and Piano No.5 in D, Op.102 No.2 - 3. Allegro - Allegro fugato 4:06£0.79  Buy MP3 

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Music making of highest order 26 Jun 2006
By Scriabinmahler TOP 500 REVIEWER
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I bought this CD for Richter's playing, and I get endless delight and joy from this recording, as the piano part is not mere accompaniment to cello ( recording engineer has done excellent job to balance both instruments ). Noble beauty, grace, tonal delicacy and mature artistry in this finest music partnership is something very special. Remastering added extra body and sheen to sound of both cello and piano without losing warmth of cello sound. Highly recommendable along side the youthful and refreshing Barenboim / Du Pre version.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Marvellous performances 1 Nov 2007
By Dr Karl
Format:Audio CD
The cello and piano sonatas are among Beethoven's most lively, melodious and inventive pieces. All five sonatas but especially the earlier three find the master in heroic mood, captured brilliantly by the two great Russians in these recordings. They reach great depths of emotion in the Adagio of the last sonata, one of the most moving pieces composed by Beethoven. I have heard many versions of these works, but in spite of some slightly recessed recording, these ones have given me unalloyed pleasure since I first encountered them on LP. Rostropovich huge tone is admirably balanced by Richter highly sensitive and even delicate pianism. For a man with huge hands and even bigger musical personality, the intimacy that he brings to the quieter movements is remarkable. You will not be disappointed.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Sonata No.5 in D Op. 102 unparalleled beauty 9 Oct 2009
By Marcolorenzo TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:Audio CD
Although this is considered the standard reference recording of these works along with the Casals' version(which is historical and in another category altogether)the performaces here of the 2 early sonatas Op.5,N.1&2 slightly miss the mark for me emotionally. But Op. 102 No. 2 in D is of unparalleled beauty and truly divine. These works and these recordings are still available in a lower priced Philip remastered DUO series edition for a fraction of the price of this version. You might also want to consider the wonderfully fresh interpretations of Wispelwey et.al. Beethoven - Complete Cello Sonatas and Variations as a second alternative, or the Schiff / Perenyi versionBeethoven - Complete Music for Piano and Violincello.
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