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"A Recital" - Daniel Barenboim
- 2025
- 80 tracks
- 2 uur, 27 min
- classical
Album Description
Daniel Barenboim presents 'A Recital', a captivating classical music album that showcases his mastery of the piano. Released on 11 March 2025 via UME - Global Clearing House, this 2-hour and 27-minute masterpiece is a testament to Barenboim's skill and dedication to his craft.
The album features a stunning rendition of Beethoven's 33 Variations in C Major, Op. 120, performed live at the prestigious Pierre Boulez Saal in Berlin in 2020. This iconic piece is a cornerstone of classical music, and Barenboim's interpretation is both nuanced and powerful. The variations are expertly woven together, creating a sense of tension and release that will keep you enthralled from start to finish.
In addition to the Beethoven piece, the album also includes beautiful performances of Mozart's Piano Sonatas, including the elegant Piano Sonata No. 10 in C Major, K. 330, and the expressive Piano Sonata No. 13 in B-Flat Major, K. 333. Barenboim's playing is characterised by its clarity and precision, bringing out the intricate details of these beloved compositions.
The album is rounded out by a selection of Chopin's exquisite waltzes, including the delicate Waltz No. 4 in F Major, Op. 34 No. 3, and the charming Waltz No. 6 in D-Flat Major, Op. 64 No. 1, also known as the "Minute Waltz". Barenboim's sensitive touch and expressive phrasing bring these pieces to life, conjuring up the elegance and refinement of a bygone era.
With 'A Recital', Daniel Barenboim invites you to experience the beauty and majesty of classical music, performed with passion and dedication. This album is a must-listen for fans of classical piano, opera, and chamber music, and a testament to Barenboim's status as one of the world's leading pianists.
Tracks
- 33 Variations in C Major, Op. 120 on a Waltz by Diabelli: Tema. Vivace - Live at Pierre Boulez Saal, Berlin / 2020Ludwig van Beethoven, Daniel Barenboim
- 33 Variations in C Major, Op. 120 on a Waltz by Diabelli: Var. 1. Alla marcia maestoso - Live at Pierre Boulez Saal, Berlin / 2020Ludwig van Beethoven, Daniel Barenboim
- 33 Variations in C Major, Op. 120 on a Waltz by Diabelli: Var. 2. Poco allegro - Live at Pierre Boulez Saal, Berlin / 2020Ludwig van Beethoven, Daniel Barenboim
- 33 Variations in C Major, Op. 120 on a Waltz by Diabelli: Var. 3. L'istesso tempo - Live at Pierre Boulez Saal, Berlin / 2020Ludwig van Beethoven, Daniel Barenboim
- 33 Variations in C Major, Op. 120 on a Waltz by Diabelli: Var. 4. Un poco più vivace - Live at Pierre Boulez Saal, Berlin / 2020Ludwig van Beethoven, Daniel Barenboim
- 33 Variations in C Major, Op. 120 on a Waltz by Diabelli: Var. 5. Allegro vivace - Live at Pierre Boulez Saal, Berlin / 2020Ludwig van Beethoven, Daniel Barenboim
- 33 Variations in C Major, Op. 120 on a Waltz by Diabelli: Var. 6. Allegro ma non troppo e serioso - Live at Pierre Boulez Saal, Berlin / 2020Ludwig van Beethoven, Daniel Barenboim
- 33 Variations in C Major, Op. 120 on a Waltz by Diabelli: Var. 7. Un poco più allegro - Live at Pierre Boulez Saal, Berlin / 2020Ludwig van Beethoven, Daniel Barenboim
- 33 Variations in C Major, Op. 120 on a Waltz by Diabelli: Var. 8. Poco vivace - Live at Pierre Boulez Saal, Berlin / 2020Ludwig van Beethoven, Daniel Barenboim
- 33 Variations in C Major, Op. 120 on a Waltz by Diabelli: Var. 9. Allegro pesante e risoluto - Live at Pierre Boulez Saal, Berlin / 2020Ludwig van Beethoven, Daniel Barenboim
- 33 Variations in C Major, Op. 120 on a Waltz by Diabelli: Var. 10. Presto - Live at Pierre Boulez Saal, Berlin / 2020Ludwig van Beethoven, Daniel Barenboim
- 33 Variations in C Major, Op. 120 on a Waltz by Diabelli: Var. 11. Allegretto - Live at Pierre Boulez Saal, Berlin / 2020Ludwig van Beethoven, Daniel Barenboim
- 33 Variations in C Major, Op. 120 on a Waltz by Diabelli: Var. 12. Un poco più moto - Live at Pierre Boulez Saal, Berlin / 2020Ludwig van Beethoven, Daniel Barenboim
- 33 Variations in C Major, Op. 120 on a Waltz by Diabelli: Var. 13. Vivace - Live at Pierre Boulez Saal, Berlin / 2020Ludwig van Beethoven, Daniel Barenboim
- 33 Variations in C Major, Op. 120 on a Waltz by Diabelli: Var. 14. Grave e maestoso - Live at Pierre Boulez Saal, Berlin / 2020Ludwig van Beethoven, Daniel Barenboim
- 33 Variations in C Major, Op. 120 on a Waltz by Diabelli: Var. 15. Presto scherzando - Live at Pierre Boulez Saal, Berlin / 2020Ludwig van Beethoven, Daniel Barenboim
- 33 Variations in C Major, Op. 120 on a Waltz by Diabelli: Var. 16. Allegro - Live at Pierre Boulez Saal, Berlin / 2020Ludwig van Beethoven, Daniel Barenboim
- 33 Variations in C Major, Op. 120 on a Waltz by Diabelli: Var. 17. Allegro - Live at Pierre Boulez Saal, Berlin / 2020Ludwig van Beethoven, Daniel Barenboim
- 33 Variations in C Major, Op. 120 on a Waltz by Diabelli: Var. 18. Poco moderato - Live at Pierre Boulez Saal, Berlin / 2020Ludwig van Beethoven, Daniel Barenboim
- 33 Variations in C Major, Op. 120 on a Waltz by Diabelli: Var. 19. Presto - Live at Pierre Boulez Saal, Berlin / 2020Ludwig van Beethoven, Daniel Barenboim
- 33 Variations in C Major, Op. 120 on a Waltz by Diabelli: Var. 20. Andante - Live at Pierre Boulez Saal, Berlin / 2020Ludwig van Beethoven, Daniel Barenboim
- 33 Variations in C Major, Op. 120 on a Waltz by Diabelli: Var. 21. Allegro con brio - Meno allegro - Live at Pierre Boulez Saal, Berlin / 2020Ludwig van Beethoven, Daniel Barenboim
- 33 Variations in C Major, Op. 120 on a Waltz by Diabelli: Var. 22. Allegro molto, alla "Notte e giorno faticar" di Mozart - Live at Pierre Boulez Saal, Berlin / 2020Ludwig van Beethoven, Daniel Barenboim
- 33 Variations in C Major, Op. 120 on a Waltz by Diabelli: Var. 23. Allegro assai - Live at Pierre Boulez Saal, Berlin / 2020Ludwig van Beethoven, Daniel Barenboim
- 33 Variations in C Major, Op. 120 on a Waltz by Diabelli: Var. 24. Fughetta. Andante - Live at Pierre Boulez Saal, Berlin / 2020Ludwig van Beethoven, Daniel Barenboim
- 33 Variations in C Major, Op. 120 on a Waltz by Diabelli: Var. 25. Allegro - Live at Pierre Boulez Saal, Berlin / 2020Ludwig van Beethoven, Daniel Barenboim
- 33 Variations in C Major, Op. 120 on a Waltz by Diabelli: Var. 26. Piacevole - Live at Pierre Boulez Saal, Berlin / 2020Ludwig van Beethoven, Daniel Barenboim
- 33 Variations in C Major, Op. 120 on a Waltz by Diabelli: Var. 27. Vivace - Live at Pierre Boulez Saal, Berlin / 2020Ludwig van Beethoven, Daniel Barenboim
- 33 Variations in C Major, Op. 120 on a Waltz by Diabelli: Var. 28. Allegro - Live at Pierre Boulez Saal, Berlin / 2020Ludwig van Beethoven, Daniel Barenboim
- 33 Variations in C Major, Op. 120 on a Waltz by Diabelli: Var. 29. Adagio ma non troppo - Live at Pierre Boulez Saal, Berlin / 2020Ludwig van Beethoven, Daniel Barenboim
- 33 Variations in C Major, Op. 120 on a Waltz by Diabelli: Var. 30. Andante, sempre cantabile - Live at Pierre Boulez Saal, Berlin / 2020Ludwig van Beethoven, Daniel Barenboim
- 33 Variations in C Major, Op. 120 on a Waltz by Diabelli: Var. 31. Largo, molto espressivo - Live at Pierre Boulez Saal, Berlin / 2020Ludwig van Beethoven, Daniel Barenboim
- 33 Variations in C Major, Op. 120 on a Waltz by Diabelli: Var. 32. Fugue. Allegro - Live at Pierre Boulez Saal, Berlin / 2020Ludwig van Beethoven, Daniel Barenboim
- 33 Variations in C Major, Op. 120 on a Waltz by Diabelli: Var. 33. Tempo di Minuet moderato - Live at Pierre Boulez Saal, Berlin / 2020Ludwig van Beethoven, Daniel Barenboim
- Piano Sonata No. 10 in C Major, K. 330: I. Allegro moderatoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Daniel Barenboim
- Piano Sonata No. 10 in C Major, K. 330: II. Andante cantabileWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Daniel Barenboim
- Piano Sonata No. 10 in C Major, K. 330: III. AllegrettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Daniel Barenboim
- Piano Sonata No. 13 in B-Flat Major, K. 333: I. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Daniel Barenboim
- Piano Sonata No. 13 in B-Flat Major, K. 333: II. Andante cantabileWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Daniel Barenboim
- Piano Sonata No. 13 in B-Flat Major, K. 333: III. Allegretto graziosoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Daniel Barenboim
- Piano Sonata No. 17 in B-Flat Major, K. 570: I. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Daniel Barenboim
- Piano Sonata No. 17 in B-Flat Major, K. 570: II. AdagioWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Daniel Barenboim
- Piano Sonata No. 17 in B-Flat Major, K. 570: III. AllegrettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Daniel Barenboim
- Waltz No. 4 in F Major, Op. 34 No. 3Frédéric Chopin, Daniel Barenboim
- Waltz No. 3 in A Minor, Op. 34 No. 2Frédéric Chopin, Daniel Barenboim
- Waltz No. 7 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 64 No. 2Frédéric Chopin, Daniel Barenboim
- Berceuse in D-Flat Major, Op. 57Frédéric Chopin, Daniel Barenboim
- Polonaise No. 6 in A-Flat Major, Op. 53 "Heroic"Frédéric Chopin, Daniel Barenboim
- Waltz No. 6 in D-Flat Major, Op. 64 No. 1 "Minute Waltz"Frédéric Chopin, Daniel Barenboim
- Waltz No. 6 In D Flat, Op. 64 No. 1 -"Minute"Frédéric Chopin, Daniel Barenboim
About Daniel Barenboim
Daniel Barenboim, born in Buenos Aires in 1942, is a renowned Argentine-Israeli classical pianist and conductor, celebrated for his profound musical insights and humanitarian efforts. A child prodigy, Barenboim began his piano studies under his parents and by the age of 11, he was already participating in conducting classes in Salzburg. His illustrious career spans over six decades, during which he has made an indelible mark on the classical music world. Barenboim is known for his extensive repertoire, encompassing classical piano, opera, and chamber music. He served as the general music director of the Berlin State Opera and "Staatskapellmeister" of the Staatskapelle Berlin from 1992 until January 2023, and has also held the position of music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Beyond his musical achievements, Barenboim is a passionate advocate for peace and cultural understanding, co-founding the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra with Palestinian writer Edward Said in 1999. His dedication to music and his commitment to bridging cultural divides have earned him numerous accolades, including the prestigious Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal. Despite announcing his diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease in 2025, Barenboim continues to inspire audiences worldwide with his artistry and vision.
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