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This stunning reissue of Alfred Brendel’s digital recordings of Schubert’s major piano works recorded between 1987-88 is one of several releases to mark his 80th birthday.
Including Moments Musicaux, Impromptus and the “Wanderer” fantasy, this second Schubert cycle comes in a 7CD boxed set, displaying Brendel’s impressions of the masterworks of Schubert’s last six years.
Tracklisting
CD 1
Sonata in D, D850 + Sonata in A minor, D784
CD 2
Sonata in A, D859 + Hungarian melody, D817 + 16 Deutsche Tänze, D783 + Allegretto in C minor, D915
CD 3
Sonata in C minor, D958 + 6 Moments musicaux, D780
CD 4
Sonata in A minor, D845 + 3 Klavierstücke, D946
CD 5
4 Impromptus, D899 + 4 Impromptus, D935
CD 6
Sonata in G, D894 + Sonata in C, D840
CD 7
Sonata in B flat, D960 + Fantasia in C, D760 “Wanderer”
Including Moments Musicaux, Impromptus and the “Wanderer” fantasy, this second Schubert cycle comes in a 7CD boxed set, displaying Brendel’s impressions of the masterworks of Schubert’s last six years.
Tracklisting
CD 1
Sonata in D, D850 + Sonata in A minor, D784
CD 2
Sonata in A, D859 + Hungarian melody, D817 + 16 Deutsche Tänze, D783 + Allegretto in C minor, D915
CD 3
Sonata in C minor, D958 + 6 Moments musicaux, D780
CD 4
Sonata in A minor, D845 + 3 Klavierstücke, D946
CD 5
4 Impromptus, D899 + 4 Impromptus, D935
CD 6
Sonata in G, D894 + Sonata in C, D840
CD 7
Sonata in B flat, D960 + Fantasia in C, D760 “Wanderer”
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Before beginning I should say I was one of those who clicked the `helpful' button for the Santa Fe Listener's review. I often head straight for his reviews when choosing whether or not to buy, not despite but rather because I am aware we have very different tastes. Anyway I bought this set after reading it and have thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it, perhaps partly for the reasons SFL dislikes it.
I agree entirely that there is `a purity and honesty' to Brendel's musicianship, but not that he lacks wit. For me Brendel epitomises the balancing of heart and mind so necessary in the Viennese Classics, even though I have reservations about his later Mozart recordings, which I find too self-consciously a case of the Maestro committing his last thoughts to tape (or whatever they use these days). There is a refinement and subtlety about Brendel's approach to Schubert. His account of the impromptus is among the finest I have heard and I love the way he not only points the detail in the sonatas, but is always aware of the broader architecture of the work. Unlike SFL, I find these performances full of surprise and gusto and, if not exuberance, then probity (both intellectual and emotional) and reflective wisdom. Brendel is not a heart-on-sleeve musician, neither is he lacking in feeling or expressive warmth.
The benchmark for the last three sonatas is Perahia, of those readily available. Lupu is an acquired taste; I like him when I'm in the mood; others might not. My own favourites among Schubertians are the much underrated and sadly neglected Walter Klien and Martino Tirimo; I wish EMI would re-release the latter's extraordinary and groundbreaking cycle of the complete sonatas, the most complete of any. As a point of interest, it is Tirimo's edition of the scores that most pianists use these days, including Perahia.
Those reading these reviews who know Brendel will know whether they like him or not - this is Brendel at his finest; and (with all due respect to the SFL) those who don't know Brendel's work should have no hesitation in starting here.
I agree entirely that there is `a purity and honesty' to Brendel's musicianship, but not that he lacks wit. For me Brendel epitomises the balancing of heart and mind so necessary in the Viennese Classics, even though I have reservations about his later Mozart recordings, which I find too self-consciously a case of the Maestro committing his last thoughts to tape (or whatever they use these days). There is a refinement and subtlety about Brendel's approach to Schubert. His account of the impromptus is among the finest I have heard and I love the way he not only points the detail in the sonatas, but is always aware of the broader architecture of the work. Unlike SFL, I find these performances full of surprise and gusto and, if not exuberance, then probity (both intellectual and emotional) and reflective wisdom. Brendel is not a heart-on-sleeve musician, neither is he lacking in feeling or expressive warmth.
The benchmark for the last three sonatas is Perahia, of those readily available. Lupu is an acquired taste; I like him when I'm in the mood; others might not. My own favourites among Schubertians are the much underrated and sadly neglected Walter Klien and Martino Tirimo; I wish EMI would re-release the latter's extraordinary and groundbreaking cycle of the complete sonatas, the most complete of any. As a point of interest, it is Tirimo's edition of the scores that most pianists use these days, including Perahia.
Those reading these reviews who know Brendel will know whether they like him or not - this is Brendel at his finest; and (with all due respect to the SFL) those who don't know Brendel's work should have no hesitation in starting here.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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The previous reviewer seems to dislike all of the great Schubertians--Lupu,Schiff,and Brendel--very odd!If you have any liking for Schubert,you'll probably know that Brendel is second to none in this repertoire,and this is a great buy.I am familiar with all of the above artists,Kempff,etc,and believe Brendel to be at least as good,and if I'm honest,the best.Some think him overly intellectual--I say listen to his Mozart concerto no.9,compare it to any other reading(slow movt),AND YOU WILL FIND THIS TO BE THE MOST MOVING INTERPRETATION ON RECORD.Analytical,yes,a master interpreter has to be--but not the scrutinising nitpicker some would have you believe.
Buy this,never regret the action.
Buy this,never regret the action.
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This a fantastic collection, by an outstanding performer and expert in Schubert piano work -- truly heartbreaking. It deserves to be acquired as a box set (instead of a simple file download).
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