Monique Haas - The Leipzig Piano Recital 1956 (2014)

Monique Haas in recital justifies her repute as a master of ancient and modern colors, often revealing the kinship of each. Recorded in Leipzig, 19 March 1956, this fine recital by Haas, whose repute for elegance, passion, and articulation had its best statement from Francis Poulenc: “The adorable Monique Haas plays ravishingly.” These rare live broadcast recordings make their first appearance on CD.

Tracks:

1-3. MOZART: Piano Sonata in C Major, K.330 [17:54]
4-6. PROKOFIEV: Piano Sonata No.7 in B-flat Major, Op.83 [17:08]
7-9. DEBUSSY: Images, L.110 (1ère série) [14:58]
10. LISZT: La leggierezza, Concert Étude No.2, HS.144 [04:45]
11. COUPERIN: Le Tic-toc-choc ou les maillotins [01:54]
12. COUPERIN: Les barricades mystérieuses [02:46]
13. RAMEAU: Les Cyclopes (Rondeau) [03:14]
14. RAMEAU: L’entretien des muses [05:27]
15. RAMEAU: Le rappel des oiseaux [03:57]
16. RAVEL: III.Forlane, Tombeau de Couperin [03:55]
17. CHOPIN: Etude No. 4 in C-sharp minor, Op.10 [02:09]

Recorded ∙ 19 March 1956 ∙ Leipzig ∙ Kongresshalle ∙ Rundfunk der DDR ∙ Live Recording