Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of classical piano music with Géza Anda's captivating album, "Bach, Chopin, Ravel & Schumann: Works for Piano (Live)." Released in 2019 under the Orfeo label, this collection showcases Anda's masterful interpretations of iconic compositions from four of the most revered composers in classical music history.
Spanning a little over an hour and nineteen minutes, the album features a diverse selection of pieces, including Bach's Keyboard Partita No. 2 in C Minor, Chopin's Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-Flat Minor "Funeral March," Ravel's Valses nobles et sentimentales, and Schumann's Carnaval. Each track is performed live, adding an authentic and dynamic energy to the recordings.
Géza Anda, a celebrated pianist known for his technical precision and expressive depth, brings these works to life with a sensitivity that highlights the intricate details and emotional resonance of each composition. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience.
From the intricate movements of Bach's partitas to the poignant beauty of Chopin's sonatas, the lyrical elegance of Ravel's waltzes, and the whimsical charm of Schumann's Carnaval, this album is a testament to the enduring power of classical piano music. Géza Anda's performances are a reminder of why these works have stood the test of time and continue to captivate audiences worldwide.
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Tracks
Keyboard Partita No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 826: I. Sinfonia (Live)Johann Sebastian Bach, Géza Anda
Keyboard Partita No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 826: II. Allemande (Live)Johann Sebastian Bach, Géza Anda
Keyboard Partita No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 826: III. Courante (Live)Johann Sebastian Bach, Géza Anda
Keyboard Partita No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 826: IV. Sarabande (Live)Johann Sebastian Bach, Géza Anda
Keyboard Partita No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 826: V. Rondeaux (Live)Johann Sebastian Bach, Géza Anda
Keyboard Partita No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 826: VI. Capriccio (Live)Johann Sebastian Bach, Géza Anda
Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 35 "Funeral March": I. Grave - Doppio movimento (Live)Frédéric Chopin, Géza Anda
Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 35 "Funeral March": II. Scherzo (Live)Frédéric Chopin, Géza Anda
Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 35 "Funeral March": III. Marche funèbre. Lento (Live)Frédéric Chopin, Géza Anda
Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 35 "Funeral March": IV. Finale. Presto (Live)Frédéric Chopin, Géza Anda
Valses nobles et sentimentales, M. 61 (Version for Piano) [Live]Maurice Ravel, Géza Anda