Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven
Performer: Jean-Efflam Bavouzet
Number of Discs: 3
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Chandos
Catalogue: CHAN10925(3)
Release: 2016
Size: 3.13 GB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
CD 01
Sonata, Op. 54
01. I. In tempo d’un menuetto
02. II. Allegretto – Più allegro
Sonata, Op. 57 “Appassionata”
03. I. Allegro assai – Più allegro
04. II. Andante con moto
05. III. Allegro ma non troppo – Presto
Sonata, Op. 78
06. I. Adagio cantabile – Allegro ma non troppo
07. II. Allegro vivace
Sonata (Sonatina), Op. 79
08. I. Presto alla tedesca
09. II. Andante
10. III. Vivace
Sonata, Op. 81a “Das Lebewohl, Abwesenheit und das Wiedersehen”
11. I. Das Lebewohl (Les Adieux)
12. II. Abwesenheit (L’Absence). Andante espressivo
13. III. Das Wiedersehen (Le Retour)
CD 02
Sonata, Op. 90
01. I. Mit Lebhaftigkeit und durchaus mit Empfindung und Ausdruck
02. II. Nicht zu geschwind und sehr singbar vorgetragen
Sonata, Op. 101
03. I. Etwas lebhaft und mit der innigsten Empfindung
04. II. Lebhaft. Marschmäßigi
05. III. Langsam und sehnsuchtvoll
06. IV. Geschwinde, doch nicht zu sehr, und mit Entschlossenheit
Sonata, Op. 106 “Hammerklavier”
07. I. Allegro
08. II. Scherzo. Assai vivace – Presto – Prestissimo
09. III. Adagio sostenuto
10. IV. Largo. Un poco più vivace
CD 03
Sonata, Op. 109
01. I. Vivace, ma non troppo – Adagio espressivo
02. II. Prestissimo
03. III. Gesangvoll, mit innigster Empfindung
Sonata, Op. 110
04. I. Moderato cantabile molto espressivo
05. II. Allegro molto – Coda
06. III. Adagio ma non troppo – Recitativo
Sonata, Op. 111
07. I. Maestoso – Allegro con brio ed appassionato
08. II. Arietta. Adagio molto semplice e cantabile – L’istesso tempo – L’istesso tempo
Jean-Efflam Bavouzet’s fascinating journey through Beethoven’s complete sonatas now comes to an end with this third volume.
The prodigious exploration reaches its culmination in this three-disc set – sold for the price of 2 CDs as were its two predecessors – featuring the most mature and exploratory of Beethoven’s sonatas, including the heroic, two-movement ‘Appassionata’. Bavouzet’s distinguished interpretations reveal not only the technical virtuosity but also the emotional power of these contrasted works. With his characteristically fresh and energetic, yet expressive and profound approach, Bavouzet captures a Beethoven drawing the contours of romantic keyboard textures that would become the staple of the next generation.
This project will also resonate on the concert platform, as a series of recitals will take it to the most significant venues around the world.