Stefan Askenase - German Radio Recordings 1955-1958 (2013)

The playing of Stefan Askenase was once described as marvel of tender poetry, subtle rubato, and lucid clarity. He had deep sense of musicianship, grasp of musical structure, elemental pianism and visceral yet intellectually weighted emotionality. These rare German radio broadcast recordings span the period 1955-1958, make their first appearance on CD, and there are also works here by Mozart, Chopin and Beethoven.

Tracks:

1. CHOPIN: Scherzo No.4 in E Major, Op.54 [11:41]
2-4. MOZART: Piano Sonata in B-flat Major, K.570 [16:10]
Recorded ∙ 20 October 1955 ∙ Frankfurt ∙ Raum 3/C ∙ Hessischer Rundfunk ∙ Radio Studio Recording

5-7. MOZART: Piano Sonata in G Major, K.283 [13:48]
8-10. MOZART: Piano Sonata in A minor, K.310 [15:46]
Recorded ∙ 02 March 1958 ∙ East Berlin ∙ Funkhaus Nalepastraße Saal 3 ∙ Rundfunk der DDR ∙ Radio Studio Recording

11-14. BEETHOVEN: Piano Sonata No. 13 in E-Flat Major, Op. 27, No.1 [16:57]
Recorded ∙ 11 December 1958 ∙ East Berlin ∙ Funkhaus Nalepastraße Saal 3 ∙ Rundfunk der DDR ∙ Radio Studio Recording