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Great Pianists of the Twentieth Century
Great Pianists of the 20th Century: The Complete Edition, Box 1
Genre: Classical

Track Listings (15) - Disc #1
1. Piano Concerto No. 1 in E flat major, S. 124 (LW H4)
2. Piano Concerto No. 1 in E flat major, S. 124 (LW H4)
3. Piano Concerto No. 1 in E flat major, S. 124 (LW H4)
4. Piano Concerto No. 1 in E flat major, S. 124 (LW H4)
5. Piano Concerto No. 1 in E flat major, S. 124 (LW H4)
6. Piano Concerto No. 1 in E flat major, S. 124 (LW H4)
7. Piano Concerto in G major
8. Piano Concerto in G major
9. Piano Concerto in G major
10. Piano Concerto in G major
11. Piano Concerto in G major
12. Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op. 30
13. Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op. 30
14. Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op. 30
15. Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op. 30
Track Listings (10) - Disc #2
1. Partita for keyboard No. 2 in C minor, BWV 826 (BC L2)
2. Partita for keyboard No. 2 in C minor, BWV 826 (BC L2)
3. Partita for keyboard No. 2 in C minor, BWV 826 (BC L2)
4. Partita for keyboard No. 2 in C minor, BWV 826 (BC L2)
5. Partita for keyboard No. 2 in C minor, BWV 826 (BC L2)
6. Sonatine for piano in F sharp minor
7. Gaspard de la nuit, for piano
8. Gaspard de la nuit, for piano
9. Piano Concerto No. 3 in C major, Op. 26
10. Piano Concerto No. 3 in C major, Op. 26
Track Listings (9) - Disc #3
1. Islamey, Oriental fantasy for piano
2. Rhapsodie espagnole (Folies d'Espagne et jota aragonesa), for piano, S. 254 (LW A195)
3. Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue, for keyboard in D minor, BWV 903 (BC L34)
4. Iberia Suite for piano, B. 47, Book 1: Evocación
5. Iberia Suite for piano, B. 47, Book 1: El Puerto
6. Iberia Suite for piano, B. 47, Book 1: Fête-Dieu à Seville
7. Bénédiction de Dieu dans la solitude, for piano (Harmonies poétiques No. 3), S. 173/3 (LW A158/3)
8. Les jeux d'eaux à la Ville d'Este, for piano (Années III/4), S. 163/4 (LW A283/4)
9. Chasse-neige, etude for piano in D flat major (Transcendental Etude No. 12), S. 139/12 (LW A172/12)
Track Listings (5) - Disc #4
1. Variations (28) on a Theme of Paganini, for piano, in A minor, Op. 35: Book I
2. Variations (28) on a Theme of Paganini, for piano, in A minor, Op. 35: Book II
3. Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor, Op. 15: Maestoso
4. Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor, Op. 15: Adagio
5. Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor, Op. 15: Rondo
Track Listings (6) - Disc #5
1. Piano Sonata No. 21 in C major ('Waldstein'), Op. 53
2. Piano Sonata No. 21 in C major ('Waldstein'), Op. 53
3. Andante for piano in F major ('Andante favori') WoO 57
4. Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major ('Emperor'), Op. 73: Allegro
5. Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major ('Emperor'), Op. 73: Adagio un poco moto
6. Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major ('Emperor'), Op. 73: Rondo, Allegro
Track Listings (7) - Disc #6
1. Fantasy for piano in F minor/A flat major, Op. 49, C. 42
2. Piano Sonata in B minor, S. 178 (LW A179)
3. Piano Sonata in B minor, S. 178 (LW A179)
4. Piano Sonata in B minor, S. 178 (LW A179)
5. Piano Sonata in B minor, S. 178 (LW A179)
6. Piano Sonata in B minor, S. 178 (LW A179)
7. Piano Sonata in B minor, S. 178 (LW A179)
Track Listings (14) - Disc #7
1. Scherzo for piano No. 4 in E major, Op. 54, CT. 200
2. Nocturne for piano No. 17 in B major, Op. 62/1, CT. 124
3. Mazurka for piano No. 37 in A flat major, Op. 59/2 CT. 87
4. Trois nouvelles études, for piano, KK IIb/3, CT. 38-40 (B. 130): No. 1 in F minor
5. Trois nouvelles études, for piano, KK IIb/3, CT. 38-40 (B. 130): No. 2 in A flat major
6. Trois nouvelles études, for piano, KK IIb/3, CT. 38-40 (B. 130): No. 3 in D flat major
7. Barcarolle for piano in F sharp major, Op. 60, CT. 6
8. Études d'exécution transcendante (12 Transcendental Etudes), for piano, S. 139 (LW A172): Nos 1-3, 5, 8, 10, 11
9. Études d'exécution transcendante (12 Transcendental Etudes), for piano, S. 139 (LW A172): Nos 1-3, 5, 8, 10, 11
10. Études d'exécution transcendante (12 Transcendental Etudes), for piano, S. 139 (LW A172): Nos 1-3, 5, 8, 10, 11
11. Études d'exécution transcendante (12 Transcendental Etudes), for piano, S. 139 (LW A172): Nos 1-3, 5, 8, 10, 11
12. Études d'exécution transcendante (12 Transcendental Etudes), for piano, S. 139 (LW A172): Nos 1-3, 5, 8, 10, 11
13. Études d'exécution transcendante (12 Transcendental Etudes), for piano, S. 139 (LW A172): Nos 1-3, 5, 8, 10, 11
14. Études d'exécution transcendante (12 Transcendental Etudes), for piano, S. 139 (LW A172): Nos 1-3, 5, 8, 10, 11
Track Listings (32) - Disc #8
1. Gaspard de la nuit, for piano
2. Humoreske for piano in B flat major, Op. 20
3. Variations on a Theme of Corelli, for piano, Op. 42
4. Variations on a Theme of Corelli, for piano, Op. 42
5. Variations on a Theme of Corelli, for piano, Op. 42
6. Variations on a Theme of Corelli, for piano, Op. 42
7. Variations on a Theme of Corelli, for piano, Op. 42
8. Variations on a Theme of Corelli, for piano, Op. 42
9. Variations on a Theme of Corelli, for piano, Op. 42
10. Variations on a Theme of Corelli, for piano, Op. 42
11. Variations on a Theme of Corelli, for piano, Op. 42
12. Variations on a Theme of Corelli, for piano, Op. 42
13. Variations on a Theme of Corelli, for piano, Op. 42
14. Variations on a Theme of Corelli, for piano, Op. 42
15. Variations on a Theme of Corelli, for piano, Op. 42
16. Variations on a Theme of Corelli, for piano, Op. 42
17. Variations on a Theme of Corelli, for piano, Op. 42
18. Variations on a Theme of Corelli, for piano, Op. 42
19. Variations on a Theme of Corelli, for piano, Op. 42
20. Variations on a Theme of Corelli, for piano, Op. 42
21. Variations on a Theme of Corelli, for piano, Op. 42
22. Variations on a Theme of Corelli, for piano, Op. 42
23. Variations on a Theme of Corelli, for piano, Op. 42
24. Variations on a Theme of Corelli, for piano, Op. 42
25. Variations on a Theme of Corelli, for piano, Op. 42
26. Variations on a Theme of Corelli, for piano, Op. 42
27. Variations on a Theme of Corelli, for piano, Op. 42
28. Variations on a Theme of Corelli, for piano, Op. 42
29. Variations on a Theme of Corelli, for piano, Op. 42
30. Variations on a Theme of Corelli, for piano, Op. 42
31. Variations on a Theme of Corelli, for piano, Op. 42
32. Variations on a Theme of Corelli, for piano, Op. 42
Track Listings (11) - Disc #9
1. Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor ('Pathétique'), Op. 13
2. Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor ('Pathétique'), Op. 13
3. Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor ('Pathétique'), Op. 13
4. Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor ('Pathétique'), Op. 13
5. Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor ('Pathétique'), Op. 13
6. Piano Sonata No. 17 in D minor ('Tempest'), Op. 31/2
7. Piano Sonata No. 17 in D minor ('Tempest'), Op. 31/2
8. Piano Sonata No. 17 in D minor ('Tempest'), Op. 31/2
9. Piano Sonata No. 17 in D minor ('Tempest'), Op. 31/2
10. Piano Sonata No. 26 in E flat major ('Les Adieux'), Op. 81a
11. Piano Sonata No. 26 in E flat major ('Les Adieux'), Op. 81a
Track Listings (1) - Disc #10
1. Piano Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111: Arietta, Adagio molto semplice e cantabile
Track Listings (1) - Disc #11
1. Piano Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111: Maestoso / Allegro con brio ed appassionato
Track Listings (9) - Disc #12
1. Piano Sonata No. 25 in G major ('Cuckoo'), Op. 79
2. Impromptus (4) for piano, D. 899 (Op. 90): No.2, Allegro molto moderato
3. Fantasiestücke (8 Fantasy Pieces), for piano, Op. 12: No.3, Warum?
4. Soirées de Vienne, valse caprice for piano No. 6 (I; after Schubert D. 969 & 779) S. 427/6 (LW A131/6)
5. Etude for piano No. 14 in F minor, Op. 25/2, CT. 27
6. Pieces (4) for piano, Op. 119: No.3: Intermezzo in C
7. Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major, Op. 83
8. Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major, Op. 83
9. Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major, Op. 83
Track Listings (1) - Disc #13
1. Piano Concerto No. 25 in C major, K. 503
Track Listings (25) - Disc #14
1. Chaconne, transcription for piano in D minor (after J. S. Bach, BWV 1004), KiV B24
2. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: No. 1 in C major, 'Reunion'
3. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: No. 2 in A minor, 'Presentiment of Death'
4. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: No. 3 in G major, 'Thou art so like a flower'
5. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: No. 4 in E minor, 'Suffocation'
6. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: No. 5 in D major, 'Uncertainly'
7. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: No. 6 in B minor, 'Tolling Bells'
8. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: No. 7 in A major, 'The Polish Dance'
9. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: No. 8 in F sharp minor, 'Desparation'
10. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: No. 9 in E major, 'Vision'
11. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: No. 10 in C sharp minor, 'The Night Moth'
12. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: No. 11 in B major, 'Dragon Fly'
13. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: No. 12 in G sharp minor, 'Duel'
14. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: No. 13 in F sharp major, 'Loss'
15. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: No. 14 in E flat minor, 'Fear'
16. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: No. 15 in D flat major, 'Raindrop'
17. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: No. 16 in B flat minor 'Hades'
18. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: No. 17 in A flat major, 'A Scene on the Place de Notre Dame de Paris'
19. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: No. 18 in F minor, 'Suicide'
20. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: No. 19 in E flat major, 'Heartfelt Happiness'
21. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: No. 20 in C minor, 'Funeral March'
22. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: No. 21 in B flat major, 'Sunday'
23. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: No. 22 in G minor, 'Impatience'
24. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: No. 23 in F major, 'A Pleasure Boat'
25. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: No. 24 in D minor, 'The Storm'
Track Listings (7) - Disc #15
1. Arabesques on J. Strauss II's 'The Blue Danube Waltz' for piano
2. Overture zu Tannhäuser, transcripion for piano (after Wagner), S. 442 (LW A146)
3. Études for piano, Op. 52: La jongleuse
4. Etude for piano in C major ('Staccato'), Op. 23/2
5. Transcription of Rimsky-Korsakov's 'Flight of the Bumblebee' from 'The Tale of the Tsar Saltan' for piano, TN iii/9
6. Transcription of Kreisler's 'Liebesleid' for piano, TN iii/5
7. Transcription of Kreisler's 'Liebesfreud' for piano, TNiii/5
Track Listings (9) - Disc #16
1. Mephisto Waltz (I & II), for piano No. 1 (Der Tanz in der Dorfschenke), S. 514 (LW A189)
2. Venezia e Napoli II (3), for piano (Années, supplement to II), S. 162 (LW A197): No. 1, Gondoliera
3. Venezia e Napoli II (3), for piano (Années, supplement to II), S. 162 (LW A197): No. 2, Canzone
4. Venezia e Napoli II (3), for piano (Années, supplement to II), S. 162 (LW A197): No. 3, Tarantelle
5. Funérailles, for piano (Harmonies poétiques No. 7), S.173/7 (LW A158/7): Funérailles
6. Liebesträume, notturno for piano No. 3 in A flat major ('O Lieb, so lang du lieben kannst'), S. 541/3 (LW A103/3)
7. La Leggierezza, for piano in F minor (Grandes études de concert No. 2) , S. 144/2 (LW A118/2)
8. Études d'exécution transcendante d'après Paganini (6), for piano, S. 140 (LW A52): La campanella
9. Réminiscences de Norma, transcription for piano (after Bellini), S. 394 (LW A77)
Track Listings (9) - Disc #17
1. Rigoletto: paraphrase de concert (after Verdi), for piano, S. 434 (LW A187)
2. Sonetto del Petrarca No. 104 (Pace non trovo; II) for piano (Années II/5), S. 161/5 (LW A55/5): Sonetto 104 del Petrarca
3. Harmonies du soir, for piano (Transcendental Etude No. 11), S. 139/11 (LW A172/11): Harmonies du soir
4. Gnomenreigen, for piano (Zwei Konzertetüden No. 2), S. 145/2 (LW A218/2): Gnomenreigen
5. Au bord d'une source (II & III), for piano (Années I/4), S. 160/4 & S. 160/4bis (LW A159/4)
6. Consolation, for piano No. 3 in D flat major 'Lento placido', S. 172/3 (LW A111a/2/2)
7. Hungarian Rhapsody, for piano No. 12 in C sharp minor (aka 'No. 2'), S. 244/12 (LW A132/12)
8. Ricordanza, etude for piano in A flat major (Transcendental Etude No. 9), S. 139/9 (LW A172/9)
9. Réminiscences de Don Juan (I & II), for piano (after Mozart: Don Giovanni), S. 418 (LW A80)
Track Listings (10) - Disc #18
1. Keyboard Sonata in E minor, H. 16/34: Presto
2. Keyboard Sonata in E minor, H. 16/34: Adagio
3. Keyboard Sonata in E minor, H. 16/34: Finale. Molto vivace
4. Keyboard Sonata in G major, H. 16/40: Allegretto innocente
5. Keyboard Sonata in G major, H. 16/40: Presto
6. Keyboard Sonata in D major, H. 16/42: Andante con espressione
7. Keyboard Sonata in D major, H. 16/42: Vivace assai
8. Keyboard Sonata in E flat major, H. 16/52: Allegro (moderato)
9. Keyboard Sonata in E flat major, H. 16/52: Adagio
10. Keyboard Sonata in E flat major, H. 16/52: Finale. Presto
Track Listings (12) - Disc #19
1. Impromptus (4) for piano, D. 899 (Op. 90): Impromptu No. 1, Allegro molto moderato
2. Impromptus (4) for piano, D. 899 (Op. 90): Impromptu No. 2, Allegro
3. Impromptus (4) for piano, D. 899 (Op. 90): Impromptu No. 3, Andante
4. Impromptus (4) for piano, D. 899 (Op. 90): Impromptu No. 4, Allegretto
5. Impromptus (4) for piano, D. 935 (Op. posth. 142): Impromptu No. 1, Allegro moderato
6. Impromptus (4) for piano, D. 935 (Op. posth. 142): Impromptu No. 2, Allegretto
7. Impromptus (4) for piano, D. 935 (Op. posth. 142): Impromptu No. 3, Theme, Andante
8. Impromptus (4) for piano, D. 935 (Op. posth. 142): Impromptu No. 4, Allegro scherzando
9. Fantasiestücke (8 Fantasy Pieces), for piano, Op. 12: Des Abends
10. Fantasiestücke (8 Fantasy Pieces), for piano, Op. 12: Warum?
11. Fantasiestücke (8 Fantasy Pieces), for piano, Op. 12: In der Nacht
12. Fantasiestücke (8 Fantasy Pieces), for piano, Op. 12: Ende vom Lied
Track Listings (17) - Disc #20
1. Suite No. 1 ('Fantaisie-tableaux') for 2 pianos in G minor, Op. 5: Barcarole
2. Suite No. 1 ('Fantaisie-tableaux') for 2 pianos in G minor, Op. 5: And Night And Love
3. Suite No. 1 ('Fantaisie-tableaux') for 2 pianos in G minor, Op. 5: Tears
4. Suite No. 1 ('Fantaisie-tableaux') for 2 pianos in G minor, Op. 5: Russian Easter
5. Suite for 2 pianos No. 2 ('Silhouettes'), Op. 23: Le savant
6. Suite for 2 pianos No. 2 ('Silhouettes'), Op. 23: La coquette
7. Suite for 2 pianos No. 2 ('Silhouettes'), Op. 23: Polichinelle
8. Suite for 2 pianos No. 2 ('Silhouettes'), Op. 23: Le reveur
9. Suite for 2 pianos No. 2 ('Silhouettes'), Op. 23: La danseuse
10. Suite for 2 pianos, Op. 15: Romance
11. Suite for 2 pianos, Op. 15: Valse
12. Suite for 2 pianos, Op. 15: Polonaise
13. Suite No. 2 for 2 pianos in C major, Op. 17: Prelude
14. Suite No. 2 for 2 pianos in C major, Op. 17: Valse
15. Suite No. 2 for 2 pianos in C major, Op. 17: Romance
16. Suite No. 2 for 2 pianos in C major, Op. 17: Tarantella
17. Duettino Concertante, arrangement for 2 pianos (after Mozart, Finale from Piano Concerto No. 19, K.459), KiV B88
Track Listings (14) - Disc #21
1. Concerto for 2 pianos & orchestra in D minor, FP 61: Allegro ma non troppo
2. Concerto for 2 pianos & orchestra in D minor, FP 61: Larghetto
3. Concerto for 2 pianos & orchestra in D minor, FP 61: Finale
4. Scaramouche (3), suite for 2 pianos, Op. 165b: Vif
5. Scaramouche (3), suite for 2 pianos, Op. 165b: Modere
6. Scaramouche (3), suite for 2 pianos, Op. 165b: Brazileira
7. Sonata for 2 pianos, FP 156: Prologue
8. Sonata for 2 pianos, FP 156: Allegro molto
9. Sonata for 2 pianos, FP 156: Andante lirico
10. Sonata for 2 pianos, FP 156: Epiloque
11. Rondo for 2 pianos (or solo piano) in C major, Op. 73, CT. 196
12. Concerto for 2 pianos & orchestra in E flat major ('Concerto No. 10'), K. 365 (K. 316a): Allegro
13. Concerto for 2 pianos & orchestra in E flat major ('Concerto No. 10'), K. 365 (K. 316a): Andante
14. Concerto for 2 pianos & orchestra in E flat major ('Concerto No. 10'), K. 365 (K. 316a): Rondo Allegro
Track Listings (12) - Disc #22
1. Gavotte and Doubles (6), for harpsichord in A minor (Nouvelles suites)
2. Le Rappel des oiseaux, for harpsichord in E minor (Pièces de clavecin avec une méthode)
3. Les Sauvages, for harpsichord in G minor (Nouvelles suites)
4. Les Niais de Sologne & Doubles (2), for harpsichord in D major (Pièces de clavecin avec une méthode)
5. French Suite, for keyboard No. 6 in E major, BWV 817 (BC L24): Allemande
6. French Suite, for keyboard No. 6 in E major, BWV 817 (BC L24): Courante
7. French Suite, for keyboard No. 6 in E major, BWV 817 (BC L24): Sarabande
8. French Suite, for keyboard No. 6 in E major, BWV 817 (BC L24): Gavotte
9. French Suite, for keyboard No. 6 in E major, BWV 817 (BC L24): Polonaise
10. French Suite, for keyboard No. 6 in E major, BWV 817 (BC L24): Menuet
11. French Suite, for keyboard No. 6 in E major, BWV 817 (BC L24): Bouree
12. French Suite, for keyboard No. 6 in E major, BWV 817 (BC L24): Gigue
Track Listings (9) - Disc #23
1. En blanc et noir, for 2 pianos, L. 134: Avec emportement
2. En blanc et noir, for 2 pianos, L. 134: Lent Sombre
3. En blanc et noir, for 2 pianos, L. 134: Scherzando
4. Dolly, suite for piano, 4 hands or orchestra, Op. 56: Berceuse
5. Dolly, suite for piano, 4 hands or orchestra, Op. 56: Mi-a-ou
6. Dolly, suite for piano, 4 hands or orchestra, Op. 56: Le jardin de Dolly
7. Dolly, suite for piano, 4 hands or orchestra, Op. 56: Kitty-Valse
8. Dolly, suite for piano, 4 hands or orchestra, Op. 56: Tendresse
9. Dolly, suite for piano, 4 hands or orchestra, Op. 56: Le pas espagnol
Track Listings (7) - Disc #24
1. Piano Concerto No. 1 in B flat minor, Op. 23: Allegro non troppo e molto maestoso - Allegro con spirito
2. Piano Concerto No. 1 in B flat minor, Op. 23: Andantino simplice - Prestissimo
3. Piano Concerto No. 1 in B flat minor, Op. 23: Allegro con fuoco
4. Piano Concerto No. 2 in G major, Op. 44: Allegro brillante e molto vivace
5. Piano Concerto No. 2 in G major, Op. 44: Andante non troppo
6. Piano Concerto No. 2 in G major, Op. 44: Allegro con fuoco
7. Concerto Symphonique for piano & orchestra No. 4 in D minor, Op. 102: Scherzo
Track Listings (23) - Disc #25
1. Symphonic Etudes ('Etudes in the form of variations') for piano (2 versions), Op. 13: Theme: Andante
2. Symphonic Etudes ('Etudes in the form of variations') for piano (2 versions), Op. 13: Variation 1: Un poco piu vivo
3. Symphonic Etudes ('Etudes in the form of variations') for piano (2 versions), Op. 13: Variation 2: Marcato il canto
4. Symphonic Etudes ('Etudes in the form of variations') for piano (2 versions), Op. 13: Etude 1: Vivace
5. Symphonic Etudes ('Etudes in the form of variations') for piano (2 versions), Op. 13: Etude 2
6. Symphonic Etudes ('Etudes in the form of variations') for piano (2 versions), Op. 13: Etude 3
7. Symphonic Etudes ('Etudes in the form of variations') for piano (2 versions), Op. 13: Etude 4: Agitato
8. Symphonic Etudes ('Etudes in the form of variations') for piano (2 versions), Op. 13: Etude 5: Allegro molto
9. Symphonic Etudes ('Etudes in the form of variations') for piano (2 versions), Op. 13: Variation 3
10. Symphonic Etudes ('Etudes in the form of variations') for piano (2 versions), Op. 13: Etude 6: Presto possibile
11. Symphonic Etudes ('Etudes in the form of variations') for piano (2 versions), Op. 13: Variation 4
12. Symphonic Etudes ('Etudes in the form of variations') for piano (2 versions), Op. 13: Variation 5: Con espressionne
13. Symphonic Etudes ('Etudes in the form of variations') for piano (2 versions), Op. 13: Finale: Allegro brillante
14. Kreisleriana, 8 fantasies for piano, Op. 16: Äusserst bewegt
15. Kreisleriana, 8 fantasies for piano, Op. 16: Sehr innig und nicht zu rasch
16. Kreisleriana, 8 fantasies for piano, Op. 16: Intermezzo I. Sehr lebhaft
17. Kreisleriana, 8 fantasies for piano, Op. 16: Intermezzo II. Etwas bewegter
18. Kreisleriana, 8 fantasies for piano, Op. 16: Sehr aufgeregt
19. Kreisleriana, 8 fantasies for piano, Op. 16: Sehr langsam
20. Kreisleriana, 8 fantasies for piano, Op. 16: Sehr lebhaft
21. Kreisleriana, 8 fantasies for piano, Op. 16: Sehr langsam
22. Kreisleriana, 8 fantasies for piano, Op. 16: Sehr rasch
23. Kreisleriana, 8 fantasies for piano, Op. 16: Schnell und spielend
Track Listings (6) - Disc #26
1. Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op. 30: No. 1, Allegro ma non tanto
2. Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op. 30: No. 2, Intermezzo: Adagio - attaca subito
3. Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op. 30: No. 3, Finale: Alla breve
4. Piano Sonata No. 2 in B flat minor, Op. 36: I. Allegro Agitato
5. Piano Sonata No. 2 in B flat minor, Op. 36: II. Non Allegro - Lento
6. Piano Sonata No. 2 in B flat minor, Op. 36: III. Allegro Molto
Track Listings (13) - Disc #27
1. Piano Concerto No. 1 in B flat minor, Op. 23: Allegro non troppo e molto maestoso - Allegro con spirito
2. Piano Concerto No. 1 in B flat minor, Op. 23: Andantino simplice - Prestissimo
3. Piano Concerto No. 1 in B flat minor, Op. 23: Allegro con fuoco
4. Preludes (10) for piano, Op. 23: No.4 in D major
5. Preludes (10) for piano, Op. 23: No.5 in G minor
6. Preludes (10) for piano, Op. 23: No.6 in E flat major
7. Preludes (10) for piano, Op. 23: No.7 in C minor
8. Etudes-Tableaux, for piano, Op. 39: No.5 in E flat minor
9. Prelude for piano No.1 in C sharp minor ('The Bells of Moscow'), Op. 3/2
10. Preludes (13) for piano, Op. 32: No.5 in G major
11. Preludes (13) for piano, Op. 32: No.12 in G sharp minor
12. The Seasons, for piano, Op. 37: June: Barcarolle
13. The Seasons, for piano, Op. 37: Mars: Chante de l'alouette
Track Listings (7) - Disc #28
1. Prélude, choral, et fugue, for piano, M. 21: Prélude
2. Prélude, choral, et fugue, for piano, M. 21: Choral
3. Prélude, choral, et fugue, for piano, M. 21: Fugue
4. Prélude, aria, et final, for piano, M. 23: Prélude. Allegro moderato e maestoso
5. Prélude, aria, et final, for piano, M. 23: Aria. Lento
6. Prélude, aria, et final, for piano, M. 23: Final. Allegro molto ed agitato
7. Symphonic Variations, for piano & orchestra (also arr. for 2 pianos), M. 46
Track Listings (27) - Disc #29
1. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: Prelude for piano No. 1 in C major, Op. 28/1
2. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: Prelude for piano No. 2 in A minor, Op. 28/2
3. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: Prelude for piano No. 3 in G major, Op. 28/3
4. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: Prelude for piano No. 4 in E minor, Op. 28/4
5. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: Prelude for piano No. 5 in D major, Op. 28/5
6. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: Prelude for piano No. 6 in B minor, Op. 28/6
7. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: Prelude for piano No. 7 in A major, Op. 28/7
8. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: Prelude for piano No. 8 in F sharp minor, Op. 28/8
9. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: Prelude for piano No. 9 in E major, Op. 28/9
10. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: Prelude for piano No. 10 in C sharp minor, Op. 28/10
11. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: Prelude for piano No. 11 in B major, Op. 28/11
12. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: Prelude for piano No. 12 in G sharp minor, Op. 28/12
13. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: Prelude for piano No. 13 in F sharp major, Op. 28/13
14. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: Prelude for piano No. 14 in E flat minor, Op. 28/14
15. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: Prelude for piano No. 15 in D flat major ('Raindrop'), Op. 28/15
16. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: Prelude for piano No. 16 in B flat minor, Op. 28/16
17. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: Prelude for piano No. 17 in A flat major, Op. 28/17
18. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: Prelude for piano No. 18 in F minor, Op. 28/18
19. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: Prelude for piano No. 19 in E flat major, Op. 28/19
20. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: Prelude for piano No. 20 in C minor, Op. 28/20
21. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: Prelude for piano No. 21 in B flat major, Op. 28/21
22. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: Prelude for piano No. 22 in G minor, Op. 28/22
23. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: Prelude for piano No. 23 in F major, Op. 28/23
24. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 28, CT. 166-189: Prelude for piano No. 24 in D minor, Op. 28/24
25. Sonatine for piano in F sharp minor: No. 1, Modere
26. Sonatine for piano in F sharp minor: No. 2, Mouvement de Menuet
27. Sonatine for piano in F sharp minor: No. 3, Anime
Track Listings (9) - Disc #30
1. Impromptus (4) for piano, D. 935 (Op. posth. 142): Impromptu No. 1, Allegro moderato
2. Impromptus (4) for piano, D. 935 (Op. posth. 142): Impromptu No. 2, Allegretto
3. Impromptus (4) for piano, D. 935 (Op. posth. 142): Impromptu No. 3, Theme, Andante
4. Impromptus (4) for piano, D. 935 (Op. posth. 142): Impromptu No. 4, Allegro scherzando
5. Fantasia for piano in C major ('Wanderer'), D. 760 (Op. 15)
6. Impromptus (4) for piano, D. 899 (Op. 90): Impromptu No. 1, Allegro molto moderato
7. Impromptus (4) for piano, D. 899 (Op. 90): Impromptu No. 2, Allegro
8. Impromptus (4) for piano, D. 899 (Op. 90): Impromptu No. 3, Andante
9. Impromptus (4) for piano, D. 899 (Op. 90): Impromptu No. 4, Allegretto
Track Listings (6) - Disc #31
1. Piano Concerto No. 26 in D major ('Coronation') K. 537: Allegro
2. Piano Concerto No. 26 in D major ('Coronation') K. 537: Larghetto
3. Piano Concerto No. 26 in D major ('Coronation') K. 537: Allegretto
4. Piano Concerto No. 27 in B flat major, K. 595: Allegro
5. Piano Concerto No. 27 in B flat major, K. 595: Larghetto
6. Piano Concerto No. 27 in B flat major, K. 595: Allegro
Track Listings (11) - Disc #32
1. Polonaise, for piano No.2 in E major, S. 223/2 (LW A171/2)
2. Sonetto del Petrarca No. 123 (I'vidi in terra angelica costumi; II), for piano (Années II/6), S. 161/6 (LW A55/6): Sonetto 123 del Pe
3. Fantasie & Fuge über das Thema B-A-C-H, for piano, S. 529/2 (LW A250/2)
4. Fantasie & Fuge über das Thema B-A-C-H, for piano, S. 529/2 (LW A250/2)
5. Un sospiro, for piano in D flat major (Grande études de concert No. 3), S. 144/3 (LW A118/3)
6. Tarantella, for piano (Années, suppl. to II/3), S. 162/3 (LW A197/3)
7. La Leggierezza, for piano in F minor (Grandes études de concert No. 2) , S. 144/2 (LW A118/2)
8. St François de Paule marchant sur les flots, for piano (Légendes No. 2), S. 175/2 (LW A219/2)
9. Chasse-neige, etude for piano in D flat major (Transcendental Etude No. 12), S. 139/12 (LW A172/12)
10. Tarantelle di bravura d'aprés la tarantella de La Muette de Portici, for piano (after Auber; 3 versions), S. 386 (LW A125)
11. Mephisto Waltz (I & II), for piano No. 1 (Der Tanz in der Dorfschenke), S. 514 (LW A189)
Track Listings (25) - Disc #33
1. Etudes (12) for piano, Op. 10, CT. 14-25: Etude for piano in C, Op.10/1
2. Etudes (12) for piano, Op. 10, CT. 14-25: Etude for piano in A minor, Op.10/2
3. Etudes (12) for piano, Op. 10, CT. 14-25: Etude for piano in E, Tristesse, Op.10/3
4. Etudes (12) for piano, Op. 10, CT. 14-25: Etude for piano in C sharp minor, Op.10/4
5. Etudes (12) for piano, Op. 10, CT. 14-25: Etude for piano in G flat, Black Keys, Op.10/5
6. Etudes (12) for piano, Op. 10, CT. 14-25: Etude for piano in E flat minor, Op.10/6
7. Etudes (12) for piano, Op. 10, CT. 14-25: Etude for piano in C, Op.10/7
8. Etudes (12) for piano, Op. 10, CT. 14-25: Etude for piano in F, Op.10/8
9. Etudes (12) for piano, Op. 10, CT. 14-25: Etude for piano in F minor, Op.10/9
10. Etudes (12) for piano, Op. 10, CT. 14-25: Etude for piano in A flat, Op.10/10
11. Etudes (12) for piano, Op. 10, CT. 14-25: Etude for piano in E flat, Op.10/11
12. Etudes (12) for piano, Op. 10, CT. 14-25: Etude for piano in C minor, Revolutionary, Op.10/12
13. Etudes (12) for piano, Op. 25, CT. 26-37: Etude for piano in A flat, Aeolian Harp, Op.25/1
14. Etudes (12) for piano, Op. 25, CT. 26-37: Etude for piano in F minor, Op.25/2
15. Etudes (12) for piano, Op. 25, CT. 26-37: Etude for piano in F, Op.25/3
16. Etudes (12) for piano, Op. 25, CT. 26-37: Etude for piano in A minor, Op.25/4
17. Etudes (12) for piano, Op. 25, CT. 26-37: Etude for piano in E minor, Op.25/5
18. Etudes (12) for piano, Op. 25, CT. 26-37: Etude for piano in G sharp minor, Op.25/6
19. Etudes (12) for piano, Op. 25, CT. 26-37: Etude for piano in C sharp minor, Op.25/7
20. Etudes (12) for piano, Op. 25, CT. 26-37: Etude for piano in D flat, Op.25/8
21. Etudes (12) for piano, Op. 25, CT. 26-37: Etude for piano in G flat, Butterfly, Op.25/9
22. Etudes (12) for piano, Op. 25, CT. 26-37: Etude for piano in B minor, Op.25/10
23. Etudes (12) for piano, Op. 25, CT. 26-37: Etude for piano in A minor, Winter Wind, Op.25/11
24. Etudes (12) for piano, Op. 25, CT. 26-37: Etude for piano in C minor, Op.25/12
25. Polonaise for piano No. 6 in A flat major ('Héroique'), Op. 53, CT. 155
Track Listings (11) - Disc #34
1. Variations on the name 'Abegg,' for piano in F major, Op. 1
2. Intermezzi (6) for piano (Pièces phantastiques), Op. 4: Intermezzo in A major, Allegro quasi maestoso
3. Intermezzi (6) for piano (Pièces phantastiques), Op. 4: Intermezzo in E minor, Presto a capriccio
4. Intermezzi (6) for piano (Pièces phantastiques), Op. 4: Intermezzo in A minor, Allegro marcato
5. Intermezzi (6) for piano (Pièces phantastiques), Op. 4: Intermezzo in C major, Allegretto semplice
6. Intermezzi (6) for piano (Pièces phantastiques), Op. 4: Intermezzo in D minor, Allegro moderato
7. Intermezzi (6) for piano (Pièces phantastiques), Op. 4: Intermezzo in B minor, Allegro
8. Piano Sonata No. 20 in A major, D. 959: Allegro
9. Piano Sonata No. 20 in A major, D. 959: Andantino
10. Piano Sonata No. 20 in A major, D. 959: Scherzo & Trio, Allegro vivace... Un poco piu lento
11. Piano Sonata No. 20 in A major, D. 959: Rondo, Allegretto
Track Listings (10) - Disc #35
1. Keyboard Sonata in D major, H. 16/37: Allegro con brio
2. Keyboard Sonata in D major, H. 16/37: Largo e sostenuto
3. Keyboard Sonata in D major, H. 16/37: Finale. Presto ma non troppo
4. Variations (12) on 'Ah, vous dirai-je maman,' for piano in C major, K. 265 (K. 300e)
5. Piano Sonata No. 12 in F major, K. 332 (K. 300k): Allegro
6. Piano Sonata No. 12 in F major, K. 332 (K. 300k): Adagio
7. Piano Sonata No. 12 in F major, K. 332 (K. 300k): Allegro assai
8. Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, Op. 15: Allegro con brio
9. Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, Op. 15: Largo
10. Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, Op. 15: Rondo, Allegro scherzando
Track Listings (10) - Disc #36
1. Prelude and Fugue, for keyboard No. 4 in C sharp minor (WTC I/4), BWV 849 (BC L83)
2. Prelude and Fugue, for keyboard No. 4 in C sharp minor (WTC I/4), BWV 849 (BC L83)
3. Prelude and Fugue, for keyboard No. 12 in F minor (WTC I/12), BWV 857 (BC L91): Prelude
4. Prelude and Fugue, for keyboard No. 12 in F minor (WTC I/12), BWV 857 (BC L91): Fugue
5. Prelude and Fugue, for keyboard No. 14 in F sharp minor (WTC I/14), BWV 859 (BC L93)
6. Prelude and Fugue, for keyboard No. 14 in F sharp minor (WTC I/14), BWV 859 (BC L93)
7. Prelude and Fugue, for keyboard No. 16 in G minor (WTC I/16), BWV 861 (BC L95)
8. Prelude and Fugue, for keyboard No. 16 in G minor (WTC I/16), BWV 861 (BC L95)
9. Prelude and Fugue, for keyboard No. 20 in A minor (WTC I/20), BWV 865 (BC L99)
10. Prelude and Fugue, for keyboard No. 20 in A minor (WTC I/20), BWV 865 (BC L99)
Track Listings (8) - Disc #37
1. Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue, for keyboard in D minor, BWV 903 (BC L34): Chromatic Fantasia
2. Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue, for keyboard in D minor, BWV 903 (BC L34): Fugue
3. Prelude (Fantasia), for keyboard in A minor, BWV 922 (BC L141)
4. Fantasia and Fugue, for keyboard in A minor, BWV 904 (BC L136): Fantasia
5. Fantasia and Fugue, for keyboard in A minor, BWV 904 (BC L136): Fugue
6. Concerto for harpsichord, strings & continuo No. 1 in D minor, BWV 1052: Allegro
7. Concerto for harpsichord, strings & continuo No. 1 in D minor, BWV 1052: Adagio
8. Concerto for harpsichord, strings & continuo No. 1 in D minor, BWV 1052: Allegro
Track Listings (6) - Disc #38
1. Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor, K. 466: Allegro
2. Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor, K. 466: Romance
3. Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor, K. 466: Rondo (Allegro assai)
4. Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major ('Emperor'), Op. 73: Allegro
5. Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major ('Emperor'), Op. 73: Adagio un poco moto
6. Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major ('Emperor'), Op. 73: Rondo, Allegro
Track Listings (12) - Disc #39
1. Impromptus (4) for piano, D. 899 (Op. 90): Impromptu No. 1, Allegro molto moderato
2. Impromptus (4) for piano, D. 899 (Op. 90): Impromptu No. 2, Allegro
3. Impromptus (4) for piano, D. 899 (Op. 90): Impromptu No. 3, Andante
4. Impromptus (4) for piano, D. 899 (Op. 90): Impromptu No. 4, Allegretto
5. Fantasia for piano in C minor, K. 475
6. Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor ('Appassionata'), Op. 57: Allegro assai
7. Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor ('Appassionata'), Op. 57: Andante con moto
8. Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor ('Appassionata'), Op. 57: Allegro ma non troppo
9. Piano Sonata No. 31 in A flat major, Op. 110: Moderato cantabile molto espressivo
10. Piano Sonata No. 31 in A flat major, Op. 110: Allegro molto
11. Piano Sonata No. 31 in A flat major, Op. 110: Adagio ma non troppo
12. Piano Sonata No. 31 in A flat major, Op. 110: Fuga, Allegro ma non troppo
Track Listings (12) - Disc #40
1. Piano Sonata No. 10 in C major, K. 330 (K. 300h): Allegro moderato
2. Piano Sonata No. 10 in C major, K. 330 (K. 300h): Andante cantabile
3. Piano Sonata No. 10 in C major, K. 330 (K. 300h): Allegretto
4. Piano Sonata in B minor, S. 178 (LW A179): I. Lento Assai - Allegro
5. Piano Sonata in B minor, S. 178 (LW A179): II. Andante Sostenuto
6. Piano Sonata in B minor, S. 178 (LW A179): III. Allegro Energico
7. Barcarolles, pieces (3) for piano: I. Graceful
8. Barcarolles, pieces (3) for piano: II. Tender
9. Barcarolles, pieces (3) for piano: III. Lento (freely)/Lively
10. Piano Sonata: I. Molto Moderato
11. Piano Sonata: II. Vivace
12. Piano Sonata: III. Andante Sostenuto
Track Listings (10) - Disc #41
1. Piano Sonata No. 4 in E minor, J. 287 (Op. 70): moderato
2. Piano Sonata No. 4 in E minor, J. 287 (Op. 70): Menuetto
3. Piano Sonata No. 4 in E minor, J. 287 (Op. 70): Andante Quasi allegretto
4. Piano Sonata No. 4 in E minor, J. 287 (Op. 70): Finale Prestissimo
5. Sonatine for piano in F sharp minor: Modere
6. Sonatine for piano in F sharp minor: Mouvement de menuet
7. Sonatine for piano in F sharp minor: Anime
8. Miroirs, for piano (or orchestra): No.4: Alborada del gracioso
9. Piano Concerto in D major (for the left hand): Lento
10. Piano Concerto in D major (for the left hand): Allegro - Tempo I
Track Listings (16) - Disc #42
1. Impromptu for piano in A flat major, Op. 29, CT. 43
2. Impromptu for piano in F sharp major, Op. 36, CT. 44
3. Impromptu for piano in G flat major, Op. 51, CT. 45
4. Fantasy-Impromptu for piano in C sharp minor, Op. 66, CT. 46
5. Piano Sonata No. 2 in B flat minor, Op. 35, CT. 202: Grave - Doppio movimento
6. Piano Sonata No. 2 in B flat minor, Op. 35, CT. 202: Scherzo
7. Piano Sonata No. 2 in B flat minor, Op. 35, CT. 202: Marche funebre
8. Piano Sonata No. 2 in B flat minor, Op. 35, CT. 202: Finale: Presto
9. Waltz for piano No. 11 in G flat major, Op. 70/1, CT. 217
10. Waltz for piano No. 1 in E flat major, Op. 18, CT. 207
11. Waltz for piano No. 13 in D flat major, Op. 70/3, CT. 219
12. Waltz for piano No. 7 in C sharp minor, Op. 64/2, CT. 213
13. Ballade for piano No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23, CT. 2
14. Ballade for piano No. 2 in F major, Op. 38, CT. 3
15. Ballade for piano No. 3 in A flat major, Op. 47, CT. 4
16. Ballade for piano No. 4 in F minor, Op. 52, CT. 5
Track Listings (14) - Disc #43
1. Toccata, Adagio and Fugue, for organ in C major, BWV 564 (BC J36): Toccata
2. Toccata, Adagio and Fugue, for organ in C major, BWV 564 (BC J36): Adagio
3. Toccata, Adagio and Fugue, for organ in C major, BWV 564 (BC J36): Fugue
4. Variations (12) on 'Ah, vous dirai-je maman,' for piano in C major, K. 265 (K. 300e)
5. Toccata for piano in C major, Op. 7
6. Impromptu for piano No. 2 in F minor, Op. 31
7. Nocturne for piano No. 2 in B major, Op. 33/2
8. Clair de lune, for piano (Suite Bergamasque No. 3), L. 75/3
9. L'isle joyeuse, for piano, L. 106
10. Pour le piano, suite for piano, L. 95: Prélude
11. Pour le piano, suite for piano, L. 95: Sarabande
12. Pour le piano, suite for piano, L. 95: Toccata
13. Toccata for piano in D minor, Op. 11
14. Gaspard de la nuit, for piano: Scarbo
Track Listings (6) - Disc #44
1. Fantasie (Obolen auf Beethovens Monument) for piano in C major, Op. 17: 1. Durchaus phantastisch und
2. Fantasie (Obolen auf Beethovens Monument) for piano in C major, Op. 17: 2. Mässig
3. Fantasie (Obolen auf Beethovens Monument) for piano in C major, Op. 17: 3. Langsam getragen
4. Scherzo for piano No. 1 in B minor, Op. 20, CT. 197
5. Impromptu for piano in F sharp major, Op. 36, CT. 44
6. Mazurka for piano No. 26 in C sharp minor, Op. 41/1, CT. 76
Track Listings (6) - Disc #45
1. Piano Sonata No. 12 in F major, K. 332 (K. 300k): 1. Allegro
2. Piano Sonata No. 12 in F major, K. 332 (K. 300k): 2. Adagio
3. Piano Sonata No. 12 in F major, K. 332 (K. 300k): 3. Allegro assai
4. Piano Sonata No. 3 in F minor, Op. 5: 1. Allegro maestoso
5. Piano Sonata No. 3 in F minor, Op. 5: 2. Andante espressivo
6. Piano Sonata No. 3 in F minor, Op. 5: 3. Scherzo. Allegro energico

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All Artists: Great Pianists of the Twentieth Century
Title: Great Pianists of the 20th Century: The Complete Edition, Box 1
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Label: Polygram Records
Release Date: 10/26/1999
Album Type: Box set
Genre: Classical
Styles: Opera & Classical Vocal, Ballets & Dances, Dances, Gavottes, Mazurkas, Pavanes, Polkas, Polonaises, Waltzes, Chamber Music, Forms & Genres, Ballads, Concertos, Etudes, Fantasies, Preludes, Requiems, Elegies & Tombeau, Rondos, Short Forms, Sonatas, Suites, Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music, Toccatas, Variations, Historical Periods, Classical (c.1770-1830), Modern, 20th, & 21st Century, Romantic (c.1820-1910), Instruments, Keyboard, Sacred & Religious, Voluntaries
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Don't buy the whole thing

johnpiano2 | Pittsburgh, PA USA | 07/07/2001

(2 out of 5 stars)

"I've put a lot of thought into constructing my own piano library, and unless you can easily afford the present set, I would recommend a different approach to collecting piano music. This set emphasizes the piano player rather than the piano composer. Of course both are important. For example, the "Barcarolle" appears in this set EIGHT times. I'm sorry, although I love the piece, if I am going to spend [the money], I would prefer more variety. Where are the Alkan, Medtner, and Szymanawski compositions represented in this set? I appreciate having so many interpretations of the same pieces, but I would also appreciate more exposure to pieces not so popular. The selection by Philips which I consider a somewhat popular selection suggests to me that when Philips constructed this set, they realized most people would be buying the disks separately, and this affected the selection. And it's not just that obscure composers are left out, but also if one spends so much money on piano recordings, you'd think you'd want to buy pieces from a composer in completeness. For example, an alternative way to construct a library would be to combine purchases of complete cycles, e.g. complete Beethoven sonatas, complete Scriabin preludes, etc., along with outstanding recordings of more particular pieces. I'm not sure why someone would want to concentrate so much on so many famous artists, instead of acquiring complete sets of compositions. For me the composer is more important, or at least, if I am going to spend [the money]on piano recordings, I'd prefer more complete, rather than snapshot, exposure to the composers."

Not Insane

grandpiano_57 | Burlington, CT USA | 01/01/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I had to write this review, as I am enthralled with this set. I have been going through it in order having already purchased a few individual units from the collection earlier. I am not sure what `insane' was talking about as there is NO repetition. Sure some pianists perform the same pieces, isn't that what they did in reality? The idea is to appreciate the different nuances and approaches taken by these artists. You will then enjoy these pieces from a better vantage.It is a large ambitious contribution to the art of great piano playing. It is a labor of love and represents a tremendous amount of research and cooperation between many record companies. Rather then representing insanity, it is a resource to treasure.Yes experts can quibble over who was left out, and what performances were inserted. I do not think such a massive undertaking could have been accomplished without someone being able to find faults. Overall however, unless you already have a monumental collection, (it would have to be almost legendary), this incredible set will give you a rewarding look into 74 of the greatest pianist of all time. You will come away with a honed sense of appreciation for your likes and dislikes. You will undoubtedly become someone who will search out recordings and be able to enjoy them for the rest of your life with a refined ear.The only negative is this price. I would shop around, as it is daunting to spend 2 thousand dollars on such a collection. Of course you do get 200 CD's. However, the used collections might be good to consider.Enjoy these masterpieces. I am not ashamed of owning this music as `insane' implies. I am proud to have enriched my life."

For the real music lover

Walter K. Heuler | Dana Point, CA | 03/12/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This series attempts to present important and representative performances by most of the major pianists of the 20th century. One might quibble a bit with the choices, but the works presented are of consistently high quality, and often do represent what may be the best works of a performer. Since this covers most of the time that recorded music existed, some of the recordings are technically challenged, as there is only so much one can do to enhance an old recording. Still, these appear to have been treated with love and respect in their restorations. Since this series is so large (and expensive!) one is tempted to "cherry pick" through the series, yet by doing so one can easily overlook gems by artists one is less familiar with. This large a set must inevitably have many versions of the same pieces, and takes many hours to listen to. The true enthusiast will appreciate the differences in interpretation, whereas the less experienced listener may find the set repetitive and overwhelming. If one has the time to really dig into this set, it can provide years of exploration and discovery. It would make a wonderful gift for some special music lover in your life ... or for yourself!"

Lots of Glitz but Flawed Substance

Hank Drake | Cleveland, OH United States | 03/11/2009

(3 out of 5 stars)

"Phillips' Great Pianists of the 20th Century issue has gotten a lot of publicity in the ten or so years since it has been released. In a musical niche suffering from falling revenues, it was a decent seller. But it left many connoisseurs disappointed, as the quality was limited to the fancy packaging.

It's useful to contrast the Phillips issue with BMG's 1999 reissue of Arthur Rubinstein's complete recordings. The Rubinstein cycle was done the right way, meaning that the recordings were newly remastered from the best available sources, accurate documentation on recording dates and locations was provided, and the liner notes were perceptive. Sadly, this is not the case with the Great Pianists reissue, all the more surprising because Phillips is a well regarded Classical label, whereas BMG (formerly RCA) has long been thought of as a dinosaur.

The documentation in this series is slipshod and often plain inaccurate. On the Paderewski set, the performance of Liszt's La Leggierezza, is not actually by Paderewski. Instead, Phillips has included the performance by Benno Moiseiwitsch (which is also in their Moiseiwitsch volume). The liner notes also claim the piece includes a coda composed by Moiseiwitsch, when in fact it was composed by Leschetizky. Both volumes dedicated to Alfred Cortot provide erroneous recording dates for Schumann's Kreisleriana and Debussy's preludes (Kreisleriana was actually an outtake that Cortot rejected, but at least Phillips had the decency to withdraw and reissue the Schumann with Cortot's approved version). For the Hoffman volume, you're better off getting the Marston set (from which the Phillips volume was ripped off).

Then there is the question of judgment: A volume dedicated to the likes of Andrei Gavrilov (a banger if there ever was one), with two volumes for Byron Janis when one would have been sufficient, but none for Mieczyslaw Horszowski (a sensitive musician who had the longest career in the history of the performing arts and was Leschetizky's last surviving pupil); none for Peter Serkin (one of the 20th Century's foremost exponents of contemporary music); none for Busoni (considered by Arthur Rubinstein to be the greatest pianist of his time). Granted, Busoni's recordings would not have been enough to fill a complete volume, but it could have been combined with other neglected pianists who made few recordings.

As for remastering, wherever they could get away with it, Phillips has opted for the most easily obtainable copy rather then the best sounding. For example, in the Horowitz all-Schumann volume, EMI's shoddy 78RPM transfers from decades ago are used, which include badly managed side changes, are mid-range biased, and have poor bass response. Same with their poorly programmed Rudolf Serkin set, which eliminates the transitional chord between the second and third movements of Beethoven's Appassionata.

Ironically, for a product which was sponsored by and bears the Steinway logo, many of the artists included preferred, and many of these recordings feature, other pianos.

No doubt, there are some great performances in this set, but they're also available elsewhere - - and frequently in better sound. If you're interested in learning more about great pianists, search through Amazon, read the reviews, and you'll be able to make an informed choice (or go to your local library).

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Wonderful set

Brain_11 | Canada | 10/24/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This set is for serious piano fans, not for the ones who just start building up a CD library. I sort of agree with one of the reviewers, that there are many repetitions. But if you love piano, you wish to hear the same piece in different interpretations. Indeed, I really like this feature of this set: I can compare the style of various performers.

If you are into piano music, I encourage you to grab this set, if you can find it used (not available anymore at Amazon). I also hope, that there will be a continuation, in which other great pianists, who were left out because of the space limitation, will be included (Prokofiev, Bartok, Dohnanyi, etc).

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