Brendel was born in wiesenberg, czechoslovakia now loucna nad desnou, czech republic to a nonmusical. Three generouslyfilled cds include such masterpieces as the sonata in b minor and a selection of late pieces as well as the complete italie from the. A short insight from alfred brendel on his recording career. The complete vox, turnabout and vanguard solo recordings 4 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars. Mozart alfred brendel, orchestra of the wiener volksoper conductor paul angerer piano concerto no. January 5, 1931 vizmberk german wiesenberg, now loucna nad desnou, czechoslovakia now czech republic the austria pianist, alfred brendel, was born in czechoslovakia into a nonmusical family.
The set is accompanied by a 200page book featuring a note by brendels personal choice of writer, misha donat. Compositions featured in this release include haydns piano sonata in e flat major, hob. Complete piano sonatas alfred brendel with brendel, alfred on cd. Alfred brendel the complete vox, turnabout and vanguard. A pianist thinker in a rare interview from may 2004, fred child talks with pianist alfred brendel on the eve of the musicians u. The definitive collection of alfred brendels writings combines his two classic books, musical thoughts and afterthoughts and music sounded out and also includes new, previously unpublished essays.
Recordings made 197077 p 19711978 universal international music bv. He has also recorded works by mozart, liszt, brahms, schumann and schubert. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. This 114 cd edition encompasses his complete discography for philips and decca. Sep 07, 2016 of the magnificence of the playing there can be little question, and the recordings themselves are quite beyond reproach for the most part. Alfred brendel, renowned austrian pianist whose recordings and international concert appearances secured his reputation. Legendary pianist alfred brendel takes the stage to perform three classical works in this release of a performance captured live at snape maltings concert hall, suffolk, uk, in july of 2000. The piano entry and restatement of the theme are beautifully poised, the skittering runs before the allegro passionato section have exactly the right wistful, improvisatory air, abbado lets the woodwind sing above the pianos bubbling semiquavers, and brendel observes. As before, weve focused on gramophone awardwinning albums. Alfred brendel beethoven piano music complete 1968. Since the 1950s, brendel has been one of the most prolific recording artists in the world. An important collection of alfred brendel is the complete mozart piano concertos recorded with sir neville marriner and the academy of st martin in the fields, which is included in the philips 180 cd complete mozart edition. Alfred brendels place among the greatest musicians of the twentieth and.
Nov 20, 2015 a short insight from alfred brendel on his recording career. Brendels discography is now among the most extensive of any pianist. Find alfred brendel discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Brendels discography is now among the most extensive of any pianist, reflecting a repertoire of solo, chamber and orchestral works by the major composers from the central european. Retired at eightyfive, and still a mire of complexities by daniel felsenfeld why should a musician with an active and absorbing career bother to write about matters of his trade. Alfred brendel i stereo 1961 1964 voxturnabout when brendel set our to record beethoven for voxturnabout, it wasnt just the complete sonatas but indeed the more or less complete solo works for piano that he put on record. The set is accompanied by a 200page book featuring a note by brendel s personal choice of writer, misha donat. Alfred brendel, the complete vox, turnabout and vanguard. Download alfred brendel the complete philips recordings. Alfred brendels favourite recordings, and his complete philips discography.
Jan 06, 2016 alfred brendel plays schubert download on amazon fantasia in f minor for piano. Alfred brendel artists choice by alfred brendel on spotify. As alfred brendel brought to a close his public performing career in 2008, brilliant classics compiled a 35cd set devoted to the pianists complete solo and concerted discs for the vox, turnabout, and vanguard labels, recorded prior to the long affiliation with philips that helped cement his international career. Of the magnificence of the playing there can be little question, and the recordings themselves are quite beyond reproach for the most part. Alfred brendel bachs instrumental works discography. Alfred brendel, chicago symphony orchestra, james levine. Alfred brendel made his first recording at the age of 21 and has since recorded a wide range of piano repertoire. They moved to zagreb when brendel was six, and later to graz. Listen to your favorite songs from alfred brendel plays beethoven. In the 1970s, brendel returned to beethoven with a complete cycle of the piano sonatas on the philips label for which he has recorded exclusively since 1969. Alfred brendel in portrait by alfred brendel 32031081192. Alfred brendel plays beethoven by alfred brendel on amazon.
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This 114 cd edition encompasses his complete discography for philips and decca and includes studio albums, live recordings and radio broadcasts. Jan 08, 2016 an exclusive artist for the philips label since 1969, brendels discography is now among the most extensive of any pianist, reflecting a repertoire of solo, chamber and orchestral works by the. Alfred brendel, imogen cooper, academy of st martin in the fields, neville marriner 1 piano concertos no. Alfred brendel born 5 january 1931 is an austrian pianist, poet and author quotes. The 50 greatest schubert recordings 2019 update gramophone. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from alfred brendel at the discogs marketplace. Piano alfred brendel notes box set comes with large booklet which is an appreciation and notes on the composer and the music and the famous essay the appassionata by romain rolland. Alfred brendel plays schubert download on amazon fantasia in f minor for piano. Those who look for contradictions will be amply satisfied. Comes with a 16page booklet of liner notes in english. The opening pages of alfred brendels 1979 recording with abbado and the lso are lovingly sculpted.
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