Franz Liszt Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Ludwig van Beethoven - Solomon Great Pianists of the Century (45 tracks) +Album Reviews

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Franz Liszt, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven
Solomon - Great Pianists of the Century
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Special Interest, Classical

Track Listings (10) - Disc #1
1. Prelude and Fugue In A Minor, BWV 543: Prelude
2. Prelude and Fugue In A Minor, BWV 543: Fugue
3. Piano Sonata in B flat, KV 333: Allegro
4. Piano Sonata in B flat, KV 333: Andante cantabile
5. Piano Sonata in B flat, KV 333: Allegretto grazioso
6. Piano Sonata In B Flat, Op. 106 'Hammerklavier': Allegro
7. Piano Sonata In B Flat, Op. 106 'Hammerklavier': Scherzo. assai vivace - presto - prestissimo - tempo 1
8. Piano Sonata In B Flat, Op. 106 'Hammerklavier': Adagio sostenuto
9. Piano Sonata In B Flat, Op. 106 'Hammerklavier': Largo
10. Piano Sonata In B Flat, Op. 106 'Hammerklavier': Allegro risoluto
Track Listings (35) - Disc #2
1. Berceuse In D Flat, Op. 57
2. Ballade No. 4 In F Minor , Op. 52
3. Fantaisie In F Minor, Op. 49
4. Polonaise In A Flat, Op. 53
5. Trois etudes de concert: La leggierezza
6. Annees de pelerinage: Premiere annee: Suisse: Au bord d'une source
7. Hungarian Rhapsody No. 15 In A Minor 'Rakoczy March'
8. Variations And Fugue On A Theme By Handel, Op. 24: Aria
9. Variations And Fugue On A Theme By Handel, Op. 24: Variation I
10. Variations And Fugue On A Theme By Handel, Op. 24: Variation II
11. Variations And Fugue On A Theme By Handel, Op. 24: Variation III
12. Variations And Fugue On A Theme By Handel, Op. 24: Variation IV
13. Variations And Fugue On A Theme By Handel, Op. 24: Variation V
14. Variations And Fugue On A Theme By Handel, Op. 24: Variation VI
15. Variations And Fugue On A Theme By Handel, Op. 24: Variation VII
16. Variations And Fugue On A Theme By Handel, Op. 24: Variation VIII
17. Variations And Fugue On A Theme By Handel, Op. 24: Variation IX
18. Variations And Fugue On A Theme By Handel, Op. 24: Variation X
19. Variations And Fugue On A Theme By Handel, Op. 24: Variation XI
20. Variations And Fugue On A Theme By Handel, Op. 24: Variation XII
21. Variations And Fugue On A Theme By Handel, Op. 24: Variation XIII
22. Variations And Fugue On A Theme By Handel, Op. 24: Variation XIV
23. Variations And Fugue On A Theme By Handel, Op. 24: Variation XV
24. Variations And Fugue On A Theme By Handel, Op. 24: Variation XVI
25. Variations And Fugue On A Theme By Handel, Op. 24: Variation XVII
26. Variations And Fugue On A Theme By Handel, Op. 24: Variation XVIII
27. Variations And Fugue On A Theme By Handel, Op. 24: Variation XIX
28. Variations And Fugue On A Theme By Handel, Op. 24: Variation XX
29. Variations And Fugue On A Theme By Handel, Op. 24: Variation XXI
30. Variations And Fugue On A Theme By Handel, Op. 24: Variation XXII
31. Variations And Fugue On A Theme By Handel, Op. 24: Variation XXIII
32. Variations And Fugue On A Theme By Handel, Op. 24: Variation XXIV
33. Variations And Fugue On A Theme By Handel, Op. 24: Variation XXV
34. Variations And Fugue On A Theme By Handel, Op. 24: Fuga
35. Intermezzo In B Flat Minor, Op. 117 No. 2

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CD Details

All Artists: Franz Liszt, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, Fryderyk Chopin, Johannes Brahms, Solomon Cutner
Title: Solomon - Great Pianists of the Century
Members Wishing: 2
Total Copies: 0
Label: Philips
Release Date: 10/12/1999
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Special Interest, Classical
Styles: Marches, Chamber Music, Forms & Genres, Ballads, Fantasies, Sonatas, Historical Periods, Classical (c.1770-1830), Romantic (c.1820-1910)
Number of Discs: 2
SwapaCD Credits: 2
UPC: 028945697321

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CD Reviews

All-around master

Kalle Kuusava | Lahti, Finland | 05/30/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This set contains Solomon's best recordings. He was the most famous pianist in England in the 1950's, but then a serious illness brought his career to an end. His technique is amazing. His account of the "hammerklavier" sonata is perhaps not crystal clean, but we must remember that recordings were not edited during 1950's, and this is amazing, because he only misses couple of notes. And what a dazzling tempo he takes to the fugue of last movement! Solomon's "Rakoczy March" is best I've ever heard. It is full of power, orchestration, and virtuosity. His Chopin is played quite simply, without any big tempo changes, but with beautiful tone and phrasing. And that's important in Chopin, isn't it? I was quite surprised about his marvelous account of the Mozart sonata. I always thought Solomon to be a supervirtuoso, who perhaps couldn't play softer pieces so convincingly. But, this beats even Horowitz's account! This is of course my opinion. The Brahms is wonderful, and so is the Bach/Liszt. If you like Solomon's playing (which is 99% possible), I recommend you to find a double-CD "Solomon in Berlin". There's for example "Moonlight" sonata and A major sonata Op. 2 nr. 2 from Beethoven. It is live concert recording, and it's as amazing as this double CD!"

A good piano disc.

Kalle Kuusava | 05/19/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Solomon does a great job of tailoring his technique to the piece he is performing. Overall, Solomon is a sensitive musician. His interpretation of the Mozart Sonata is deservedly famous, for it is delightful. The Brahms Handel Variations are handled in a simple, straightforward manner. I especially like his flourishing Liszt."