Immerse yourself in the world of classical piano mastery with András Schiff's "Concertos & Chamber Music," a comprehensive collection released in 2007 on Warner Classics International. Spanning an impressive 6 hours and 34 minutes, this album is a testament to Schiff's virtuosity and his deep connection with the compositions of Beethoven, Bartók, Veress, and Mozart.
The album features a meticulously curated selection of works, including Beethoven's complete piano concertos and sonatas, showcasing Schiff's profound interpretation of the composer's evolving style. The inclusion of Bartók's piano concertos adds a dynamic and modern contrast, highlighting Schiff's versatility and technical brilliance. Veress's "Hommage à Paul Klee" and "6 Csárdás" offer a unique and captivating exploration of Hungarian folk influences, while Mozart's piano trios and the "Kegelstatt" Trio provide a delightful and elegant conclusion to the collection.
András Schiff, a prominent figure among Hungarian pianists, brings his distinctive touch and insightful interpretations to each piece. His playing is characterized by a rare combination of precision, passion, and poetic sensitivity, making this album a true celebration of classical piano music. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Concertos & Chamber Music" is an essential addition to your music library, offering a rich and rewarding listening experience.
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15: I. Allegro con brioLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff, Bernard Haitink, Staatskapelle Dresden
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15: II. LargoLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff, Bernard Haitink, Staatskapelle Dresden
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15: III. Rondo. Allegro scherzandoLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff, Bernard Haitink, Staatskapelle Dresden
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 19: I. Allegro con brioLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff, Bernard Haitink, Staatskapelle Dresden
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 19: II. AdagioLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff, Bernard Haitink, Staatskapelle Dresden
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 19: III. Rondo. Molto allegroLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff, Bernard Haitink, Staatskapelle Dresden
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37: I. Allegro con brioLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff, Bernard Haitink, Staatskapelle Dresden
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37: II. LargoLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff, Bernard Haitink, Staatskapelle Dresden
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37: III. Rondo. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff, Bernard Haitink, Staatskapelle Dresden
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58: I. Allegro moderatoLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff, Bernard Haitink, Staatskapelle Dresden
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58: II. Andante con motoLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff, Bernard Haitink, Staatskapelle Dresden
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58: III. Rondo. VivaceLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff, Bernard Haitink, Staatskapelle Dresden
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 73 "Emperor": I. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff, Bernard Haitink, Staatskapelle Dresden
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 73 "Emperor": II. Adagio un poco mossoLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff, Bernard Haitink, Staatskapelle Dresden
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 73 "Emperor": III. Rondo. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff, Bernard Haitink, Staatskapelle Dresden
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57 "Appassionata": I. Allegro assaiLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57 "Appassionata": II. Andante con motoLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57 "Appassionata": III. Allegro ma non troppo - PrestoLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Bartók: Piano Concerto No. 1, Sz. 83: I. Allegro moderato - AllegroBéla Bartók, András Schiff, Iván Fischer, Budapest Festival Orchestra
Bartók: Piano Concerto No. 1, Sz. 83: II. AndanteBéla Bartók, András Schiff, Iván Fischer, Budapest Festival Orchestra
Bartók: Piano Concerto No. 1, Sz. 83: III. Allegro moltoBéla Bartók, András Schiff, Iván Fischer, Budapest Festival Orchestra
Bartók: Piano Concerto No. 2, Sz. 95: I. AllegroBéla Bartók, András Schiff, Iván Fischer, Budapest Festival Orchestra
Bartók: Piano Concerto No. 2, Sz. 95: II. Adagio - Presto - Più adagioBéla Bartók, András Schiff, Iván Fischer, Budapest Festival Orchestra
Bartók: Piano Concerto No. 2, Sz. 95: III. Allegro moltoBéla Bartók, András Schiff, Iván Fischer, Budapest Festival Orchestra
Bartók: Piano Concerto No. 3 in E Major, Sz. 119: I. AllegrettoBéla Bartók, András Schiff, Iván Fischer, Budapest Festival Orchestra
Bartók: Piano Concerto No. 3 in E Major, Sz. 119: II. Adagio religiosoBéla Bartók, András Schiff, Iván Fischer, Budapest Festival Orchestra
Bartók: Piano Concerto No. 3 in E Major, Sz. 119: III. Allegro vivaceBéla Bartók, András Schiff, Iván Fischer, Budapest Festival Orchestra
Veress : Hommage à Paul Klee : I Zeichen in Gelb - AllegroSándor Veress, András Schiff, Heinz Holliger, Budapest Festival Orchestra
Veress : Hommage à Paul Klee : II Feuerwind - Allegro moltoSándor Veress, András Schiff, Heinz Holliger, Budapest Festival Orchestra
Veress : Hommage à Paul Klee : III Alter Klang - Andante con motoSándor Veress, András Schiff, Heinz Holliger, Budapest Festival Orchestra
Veress : Hommage à Paul Klee : IV Unten und Oben - Allegretto piacevoleSándor Veress, András Schiff, Heinz Holliger, Budapest Festival Orchestra
Veress : Hommage à Paul Klee : V Steinsammlung - AllegrettoSándor Veress, András Schiff, Heinz Holliger, Budapest Festival Orchestra
Veress : Hommage à Paul Klee : VI Grün in Grün - AndanteSándor Veress, András Schiff, Heinz Holliger, Budapest Festival Orchestra
Veress : Hommage à Paul Klee : VII Kleiner Blauteufel - VivoSándor Veress, András Schiff, Heinz Holliger, Budapest Festival Orchestra
Veress : Piano Concerto : I Andante con motoSándor Veress, András Schiff, Heinz Holliger, Budapest Festival Orchestra
Veress : Piano Concerto : II AndanteSándor Veress, András Schiff, Heinz Holliger, Budapest Festival Orchestra
Veress : Piano Concerto : III Allegro moltoSándor Veress, András Schiff, Heinz Holliger, Budapest Festival Orchestra
Veress : 6 Csárdás : I AllegrettoSándor Veress, András Schiff
Veress : 6 Csárdás : II AllegrettoSándor Veress, András Schiff
Veress : 6 Csárdás : III AllegrettoSándor Veress, András Schiff
Veress : 6 Csárdás : IV AllegroSándor Veress, András Schiff
Veress : 6 Csárdás : V AllegroSándor Veress, András Schiff
Veress : 6 Csárdás : VI Allegro, poco rubatoSándor Veress, András Schiff
Mozart: Piano Trio No. 3 in B-Flat Major, Op. 15 No. 1, K. 502: I. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, András Schiff, Miklós Perényi, Yuuko Shiokawa
Mozart: Piano Trio No. 3 in B-Flat Major, Op. 15 No. 1, K. 502: II. LarghettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, András Schiff, Miklós Perényi, Yuuko Shiokawa
Mozart: Piano Trio No. 3 in B-Flat Major, Op. 15 No. 1, K. 502: III. AllegrettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, András Schiff, Miklós Perényi, Yuuko Shiokawa
Mozart: Trio for Clarinet, Viola and Piano in E-Flat Major, K. 498 "Kegelstatt": I. AndanteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, András Schiff, Elmar Schmid, Erich Höbarth
Mozart: Trio for Clarinet, Viola and Piano in E-Flat Major, K. 498 "Kegelstatt": II. MenuettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, András Schiff, Elmar Schmid, Erich Höbarth
Mozart: Trio for Clarinet, Viola and Piano in E-Flat Major, K. 498 "Kegelstatt": III. Rondeau. AllegrettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, András Schiff, Elmar Schmid, Erich Höbarth
Mozart: Piano Trio No. 4 in E Major, Op. 15 No. 2, K. 542: I. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, András Schiff, Miklós Perényi, Yuuko Shiokawa