Fantasia for piano in D minor (fragment), K. 397 (K. 385g)
Piano Sonata No. 21 in C major ('Waldstein'), Op. 53: Allegro con brio
Piano Sonata No. 21 in C major ('Waldstein'), Op. 53: Introduzione - Adagio molto
Piano Sonata No. 21 in C major ('Waldstein'), Op. 53: Rondo - Allegretto moderato
Variations (28) on a Theme of Paganini, for piano, in A minor, Op. 35: Buch 1. Thema
Variations (28) on a Theme of Paganini, for piano, in A minor, Op. 35: Buch 1. Variationen 1
Variations (28) on a Theme of Paganini, for piano, in A minor, Op. 35: Buch 1. Variationen 2
Variations (28) on a Theme of Paganini, for piano, in A minor, Op. 35: Buch 1. Variationen 3
Variations (28) on a Theme of Paganini, for piano, in A minor, Op. 35: Buch 1. Variationen 4
Variations (28) on a Theme of Paganini, for piano, in A minor, Op. 35: Buch 1. Variationen 5
Variations (28) on a Theme of Paganini, for piano, in A minor, Op. 35: Buch 1. Variationen 6
Variations (28) on a Theme of Paganini, for piano, in A minor, Op. 35: Buch 1. Variationen 7
Variations (28) on a Theme of Paganini, for piano, in A minor, Op. 35: Buch 1. Variationen 8
Variations (28) on a Theme of Paganini, for piano, in A minor, Op. 35: Buch 1. Variationen 9
Variations (28) on a Theme of Paganini, for piano, in A minor, Op. 35: Buch 1. Variationen 10
Variations (28) on a Theme of Paganini, for piano, in A minor, Op. 35: Buch 1. Variationen 11
Variations (28) on a Theme of Paganini, for piano, in A minor, Op. 35: Buch 1. Variationen 12
Variations (28) on a Theme of Paganini, for piano, in A minor, Op. 35: Buch 1. Variationen 13
Variations (28) on a Theme of Paganini, for piano, in A minor, Op. 35: Buch 1. Variationen 14
Variations (28) on a Theme of Paganini, for piano, in A minor, Op. 35: Buch 1. Thema
Variations (28) on a Theme of Paganini, for piano, in A minor, Op. 35: Buch 2. Variationen 1
Variations (28) on a Theme of Paganini, for piano, in A minor, Op. 35: Buch 2. Variationen 2
Variations (28) on a Theme of Paganini, for piano, in A minor, Op. 35: Buch 2. Variationen 3
Variations (28) on a Theme of Paganini, for piano, in A minor, Op. 35: Buch 2. Variationen 4
Variations (28) on a Theme of Paganini, for piano, in A minor, Op. 35: Buch 2. Variationen 5
Variations (28) on a Theme of Paganini, for piano, in A minor, Op. 35: Buch 2. Variationen 6
Variations (28) on a Theme of Paganini, for piano, in A minor, Op. 35: Buch 2. Variationen 7
Variations (28) on a Theme of Paganini, for piano, in A minor, Op. 35: Buch 2. Variationen 8
Variations (28) on a Theme of Paganini, for piano, in A minor, Op. 35: Buch 2. Variationen 9
Variations (28) on a Theme of Paganini, for piano, in A minor, Op. 35: Buch 2. Variationen 10
Variations (28) on a Theme of Paganini, for piano, in A minor, Op. 35: Buch 2. Variationen 11
Variations (28) on a Theme of Paganini, for piano, in A minor, Op. 35: Buch 2. Variationen 12
Variations (28) on a Theme of Paganini, for piano, in A minor, Op. 35: Buch 2. Variationen 13
Variations (28) on a Theme of Paganini, for piano, in A minor, Op. 35: Buch 2. Variationen 14
David & Goliath, for piano
Alexander Paley, born in Moldavia in 1956, brings to these varied works a calm and even-tempered approach. Although there are certainly virtuoso episodes, these are inner-directed and contemplative performances. The center... more »piece of this recital is Brahms's Paganini Variations, Op. 35. Based upon the famous A minor Caprice, its kaleidoscopic explorations are revealed with intimacy and emotion in Paley's interpretation. An added bonus is the extremely popular encore piece, David and Goliath, by Hans Christian Bartel. This recording is valuable, and is recommended warmly. Made in cooperation with Blüthner Pianos, featuring the well-articulated and colorful registration of the Blüthner concert grand.« less
Alexander Paley, born in Moldavia in 1956, brings to these varied works a calm and even-tempered approach. Although there are certainly virtuoso episodes, these are inner-directed and contemplative performances. The centerpiece of this recital is Brahms's Paganini Variations, Op. 35. Based upon the famous A minor Caprice, its kaleidoscopic explorations are revealed with intimacy and emotion in Paley's interpretation. An added bonus is the extremely popular encore piece, David and Goliath, by Hans Christian Bartel. This recording is valuable, and is recommended warmly. Made in cooperation with Blüthner Pianos, featuring the well-articulated and colorful registration of the Blüthner concert grand.