If it were possible to hear Andrįs Schiff's 2008 recording of Beethoven final three piano sonatas without having already heard his previous recordings of the earlier sonatas, what would it sound like? Indeed, if it were possible to hear this disc without having heard any of Schiff's recordings of his instrument's core Austro-Germanic repertoire from Bach through Mozart, Schubert, Schumann, and Brahms to Reger and Busoni, what would it sound like? After all, these three sonatas are acknowledged by listeners, critics, and ...
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If it were possible to hear Andrįs Schiff's 2008 recording of Beethoven final three piano sonatas without having already heard his previous recordings of the earlier sonatas, what would it sound like? Indeed, if it were possible to hear this disc without having heard any of Schiff's recordings of his instrument's core Austro-Germanic repertoire from Bach through Mozart, Schubert, Schumann, and Brahms to Reger and Busoni, what would it sound like? After all, these three sonatas are acknowledged by listeners, critics, and musicologists alike to be among the very greatest works in their genre and the artistic stakes for the pianist are supremely high.In terms of performance, the disc would sound all of a piece. Despite the enormous musical, emotional, and spiritual range of the music, the pianist sounds consistently like himself. In the face of Opus 109's radiant lyricism, Opus 110's luminous counterpoint, and Opus 111's transcendent variations, the pianist remains clear-headed and poised, his...
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Fair. Ex-Library rental. Disc(s) are professionally cleaned and may contain only light scratches that do not effect functionality. Includes disc(s), case, and artwork. May be missing booklet. Disc(s), case, and artwork may contain library/security stickers and ink writing. ARTWORK IS UNORIGINAL AND PRINTED BY LIBRARY. Case and artwork may show some wear. Case may not be an original jewel case. All disc(s) are authentic.
