Sviatoslav Richter - Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Nos. 27, 28 & 29 (1994)

Artist: Sviatoslav Richter
Title: Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Nos. 27, 28 & 29
Year Of Release: 1994
Label: Praga
Genre: Classical
Quality: FLAC (image+.cue,log,scans) / MP3 320 Kbps
Total Time: 01:15:09
Total Size: 320 Mb / 212 Mb
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Tracklist: Title: Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Nos. 27, 28 & 29
Year Of Release: 1994
Label: Praga
Genre: Classical
Quality: FLAC (image+.cue,log,scans) / MP3 320 Kbps
Total Time: 01:15:09
Total Size: 320 Mb / 212 Mb
WebSite: Album Preview
01. Piano Sonata No. 27 in E minor, Op. 90: Mit Lebhaftigkeit und durchaus mit Empfindung [0:05:39.10]
02. Piano Sonata No. 27 in E minor, Op. 90: Nicht zu geschwind und sehr singbar vorzutragen [0:06:47.32]
03. Piano Sonata No. 28 in A major, Op. 101: Etwas lebhaft und mit der innigsten Empfindung [0:04:35.40]
04. Piano Sonata No. 28 in A major, Op. 101: Lebhaft, marschmäßig. Vivace alla marcia [0:05:51.68]
05. Piano Sonata No. 28 in A major, Op. 101: Langsam und sehnsuchtsvoll [0:02:45.17]
06. Piano Sonata No. 28 in A major, Op. 101: Geschwind, doch night zu sehr und mit Entschlossenheit. Allegro [0:07:15.05]
07. Piano Sonata No. 29 in B flat major ("Hammerklavier"), Op. 106: Allegro [0:10:34.23]
08. Piano Sonata No. 29 in B flat major ("Hammerklavier"), Op. 106: Scherzo. Assai vivace [0:02:53.10]
09. Piano Sonata No. 29 in B flat major ("Hammerklavier"), Op. 106: Adagio sostenuto. Appassionato e con molto sentimento [0:17:10.55]
10. Piano Sonata No. 29 in B flat major ("Hammerklavier"), Op. 106: Largo - Allegro risoluto [0:11:40.35]
Performers:
Sviatoslav Richter – piano
One of the highlights of the entire Praga Richter Edition is definitely this set which includes sublimely beautiful renditions of Sonata no.27 & 28 and the towering performance of Hammerklavier. They are all relatively well recorded in stereo sound between 60s and 80s. Richter's love for Beethoven's late works is evident, listeners are transported immediately into the cathedral-like serenity and reverence for the pure music making.
