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Disc: 1
1 | Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21: Adagio molto |
2 | Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21: Andante cantabile con moto |
3 | Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21: Minuetto. Allegro molto e vivace |
4 | Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21: Finale Adagio |
5 | Symphony No. 6 in F major ('Pastoral'), Op. 68: Allegro |
6 | Symphony No. 6 in F major ('Pastoral'), Op. 68: Andante |
7 | Symphony No. 6 in F major ('Pastoral'), Op. 68: Allegro - Allegro - Allegretto |
Disc: 2
1 | Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36: Adagio molto |
2 | Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36: Larghetto |
3 | Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36: Scherzo Allegro |
4 | Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36: Allegro molto |
5 | Symphony No. 4 in B flat major, Op. 60: Adagio, Allegro vivace |
6 | Symphony No. 4 in B flat major, Op. 60: Adagio |
7 | Symphony No. 4 in B flat major, Op. 60: Allegro vivace |
8 | Symphony No. 4 in B flat major, Op. 60: Allegro ma non troppo |
Disc: 3
1 | Symphony No. 3 in E flat major ('Eroica'), Op. 55: Allegro con brio |
2 | Symphony No. 3 in E flat major ('Eroica'), Op. 55: Marcia funebre, adagio assai |
3 | Symphony No. 3 in E flat major ('Eroica'), Op. 55: Scherzo: Allegro vivace |
4 | Symphony No. 3 in E flat major ('Eroica'), Op. 55: Finale: Allegro molto |
5 | Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93: Allegro vivace e con brio |
6 | Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93: Allegro scherzando |
7 | Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93: Tempo di Menuetto |
8 | Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93: Allegro vivace |
Disc: 4
1 | Symphony No. 5 in C minor ('Fate'), Op. 67: Allegro con brio |
2 | Symphony No. 5 in C minor ('Fate'), Op. 67: Andante con moto |
3 | Symphony No. 5 in C minor ('Fate'), Op. 67: Allegro + Allegro attaca |
4 | Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92: Poco sostenuto |
5 | Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92: Allegretto |
6 | Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92: Presto |
7 | Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92: Allegro con brio |
Disc: 5
1 | Symphony No. 9 in D minor ('Choral'), Op. 125: Allegro ma non troppo |
2 | Symphony No. 9 in D minor ('Choral'), Op. 125: Molto vivace |
3 | Symphony No. 9 in D minor ('Choral'), Op. 125: Adagio molto cantabile |
4 | Symphony No. 9 in D minor ('Choral'), Op. 125: Presto, Allegro assai (Ode an die Freude) |
Disc: 6
1 | Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, Op. 15: Allegro con brio |
2 | Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, Op. 15: Largo |
3 | Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, Op. 15: Rondo. Allegro |
4 | Concerto for piano, violin, cello & orchestra in C major ('Triple Concerto'), Op. 56: Allegro |
5 | Concerto for piano, violin, cello & orchestra in C major ('Triple Concerto'), Op. 56: Largo - Rondo alla pollaca |
Disc: 7
1 | Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major, Op. 19: Allegro con brio |
2 | Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major, Op. 19: Adagio |
3 | Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major, Op. 19: Rondo. Molto Allegro |
4 | Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37: Allegro con brio |
5 | Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37: Largo |
6 | Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37: Rondo. Allegro |
Disc: 8
1 | Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58: Allegro moderato |
2 | Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58: Andante con moto |
3 | Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58: Rondo. Vivace |
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 mosso + Rondo. Allegro |
Disc: 9
1 | Romance for violin & orchestra No. 1 in G major, Op. 40 |
2 | Romance for violin & orchestra No. 2 in F major, Op. 50 |
3 | Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61: Allegro ma non troppo |
4 | Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61: Larghetto |
5 | Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61: Rondo: Allegro |
6 | Movement for violin & orchestra in C major (fragment) WoO 5 |
Disc: 10
1 | Variations (6) on an original theme for piano in F major, Op. 34 |
2 | Fantasia for piano in G minor, Op. 77 |
3 | Polonaise for piano in C major, Op. 89 |
4 | Piano Concerto in E flat major, WoO 4: Allegro moderato |
5 | Piano Concerto in E flat major, WoO 4: Larghetto |
6 | Piano Concerto in E flat major, WoO 4: Rondo. Allegretto |
Disc: 11
1 | Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus (The Creatures of Prometheus), ballet, Op. 43: OuvertÃ1/4re |
2 | Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus (The Creatures of Prometheus), ballet, Op. 43: Einleitung. Allegro non troppo |
3 | Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus (The Creatures of Prometheus), ballet, Op. 43: Poco adagio, Allegro con brio |
4 | Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus (The Creatures of Prometheus), ballet, Op. 43: Adagio, Allegro con brio |
5 | Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus (The Creatures of Prometheus), ballet, Op. 43: Allegro vivace |
6 | Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus (The Creatures of Prometheus), ballet, Op. 43: Maestoso, Andante |
7 | Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus (The Creatures of Prometheus), ballet, Op. 43: Adagio, Andante quasi allegretto |
8 | Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus (The Creatures of Prometheus), ballet, Op. 43: Un poco adagio, Allegro |
9 | Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus (The Creatures of Prometheus), ballet, Op. 43: Grave |
10 | Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus (The Creatures of Prometheus), ballet, Op. 43: Allegro con brio, Presto |
11 | Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus (The Creatures of Prometheus), ballet, Op. 43: Adagio, Allegro molto |
12 | Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus (The Creatures of Prometheus), ballet, Op. 43: Pastorale, Allegro |
13 | Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus (The Creatures of Prometheus), ballet, Op. 43: Andante |
14 | Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus (The Creatures of Prometheus), ballet, Op. 43: Maestoso, Adagio, Allegro |
15 | Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus (The Creatures of Prometheus), ballet, Op. 43: Allegro |
16 | Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus (The Creatures of Prometheus), ballet, Op. 43: Andante, Adagio, Allegro |
17 | Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus (The Creatures of Prometheus), ballet, Op. 43: Andantino, Adagio, Allegro |
18 | Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus (The Creatures of Prometheus), ballet, Op. 43: Finale. Allegretto |
Disc: 12
1 | Musik zu einem Ritterballet (Music for a ballet of knights), WoO 1 |
2 | Minuets (12) for orchestra, WoO 7: Menuett 1 |
3 | Minuets (12) for orchestra, WoO 7: Menuett 2 |
4 | Minuets (12) for orchestra, WoO 7: Menuett 3 |
5 | Minuets (12) for orchestra, WoO 7: Menuett 4 |
6 | Minuets (12) for orchestra, WoO 7: Menuett 5 |
7 | Minuets (12) for orchestra, WoO 7: Menuett 6 |
8 | Minuets (12) for orchestra, WoO 7: Menuett 7 |
9 | Minuets (12) for orchestra, WoO 7: Menuett 8 |
10 | Minuets (12) for orchestra, WoO 7: Menuett 9 |
11 | Minuets (12) for orchestra, WoO 7: Menuett 10 |
12 | Minuets (12) for orchestra, WoO 7: Menuett 11 |
13 | Minuets (12) for orchestra, WoO 7: Menuett 12 |
14 | German Dances (12) for orchestra, WoO 8: Tanz 1 |
15 | German Dances (12) for orchestra, WoO 8: Tanz 2 |
16 | German Dances (12) for orchestra, WoO 8: Tanz 3 |
17 | German Dances (12) for orchestra, WoO 8: Tanz 4 |
18 | German Dances (12) for orchestra, WoO 8: Tanz 5 |
19 | German Dances (12) for orchestra, WoO 8: Tanz 6 |
20 | German Dances (12) for orchestra, WoO 8: Tanz 7 |
21 | German Dances (12) for orchestra, WoO 8: Tanz 8 |
22 | German Dances (12) for orchestra, WoO 8: Tanz 9 |
23 | German Dances (12) for orchestra, WoO 8: Tanz 10 |
24 | German Dances (12) for orchestra, WoO 8: Tanz 11 |
25 | German Dances (12) for orchestra, WoO 8: Tanz 12 |
26 | Contredanses (12) for orchestra, WoO 14: Kontertanz 1 |
27 | Contredanses (12) for orchestra, WoO 14: Kontertanz 2 |
28 | Contredanses (12) for orchestra, WoO 14: Kontertanz 3 |
29 | Contredanses (12) for orchestra, WoO 14: Kontertanz 4 |
30 | Contredanses (12) for orchestra, WoO 14: Kontertanz 5 |
31 | Contredanses (12) for orchestra, WoO 14: Kontertanz 6 |
32 | Contredanses (12) for orchestra, WoO 14: Kontertanz 7 |
33 | Contredanses (12) for orchestra, WoO 14: Kontertanz 8 |
34 | Contredanses (12) for orchestra, WoO 14: Kontertanz 9 |
35 | Contredanses (12) for orchestra, WoO 14: Kontertanz 10 |
36 | Contredanses (12) for orchestra, WoO 14: Kontertanz 11 |
37 | Contredanses (12) for orchestra, WoO 14: Kontertanz 12 |
Disc: 13
1 | Egmont, incidental music, Op. 84: OuvertÃ1/4re |
2 | Egmont, incidental music, Op. 84: Lied: Die Trommel gerÃ1/4hrt |
3 | Egmont, incidental music, Op. 84: Zwischenmusik 1. Andante - Allegro con brio. Es ist keine falsche Ader an ihm |
4 | Egmont, incidental music, Op. 84: Zwischenmusik 2. Larghetto |
5 | Egmont, incidental music, Op. 84: Lied. Freudvoll und leidvoll |
6 | Egmont, incidental music, Op. 84: Zwischenmusik 3. Allegro - Marcia. Vivace. Der König meint |
7 | Egmont, incidental music, Op. 84: Zwischenmusik 4. Poco sostenuto e risoluto |
8 | Egmont, incidental music, Op. 84: Monolog |
9 | Egmont, incidental music, Op. 84: Musik, Clärchens Tod bezeichnend. Arme Seele |
10 | Egmont, incidental music, Op. 84: Monolog |
11 | Egmont, incidental music, Op. 84: Melodram. SÃ1/4sser Schlaf! Du kommst wie ein reines GlÃ1/4ck |
12 | Egmont, incidental music, Op. 84: Monolog |
13 | Egmont, incidental music, Op. 84: Siegessinfonie. Allegro con brio |
14 | Wellington's Victory, for orchestra, Op. 91: Schlacht |
15 | Wellington's Victory, for orchestra, Op. 91: Siegessymphonie |
Disc: 14
1 | Ruins of Athens, incidental music, Op. 113: OuvertÃ1/4re |
2 | Ruins of Athens, incidental music, Op. 113: Chor. Tochter des mächtigen Zeus |
3 | Ruins of Athens, incidental music, Op. 113: Duett. Ohne verschulden Knechtschaft dulden |
4 | Ruins of Athens, incidental music, Op. 113: Chor der Derwische. Du hast in deines Ãrmels Falten den Mond getragen |
5 | Ruins of Athens, incidental music, Op. 113: TÃ1/4rkischer Marsch |
6 | Ruins of Athens, incidental music, Op. 113: Musik hinter der Szene. Es wandelt schon das Volk im Feierkleide |
7 | Ruins of Athens, incidental music, Op. 113: Marsch und Chor. SchmÃ1/4ckt die Altäre |
8 | Ruins of Athens, incidental music, Op. 113: Rezitativ. Mit reger Freude, die nie erkaltet |
9 | Ruins of Athens, incidental music, Op. 113: Chor. Wir trafen empfängliche Herzen im Busen |
10 | Ruins of Athens, incidental music, Op. 113: Arie mit Chor. Will unser Genius noch einen Wunsch gewähren |
11 | Ruins of Athens, incidental music, Op. 113: Chor. Heil unserem König! Heil! |
12 | Leonore Prohaska, incidental music, WoO 96: Melodram. Du, dem sie gewunden |
13 | Leonore Prohaska, incidental music, WoO 96: Trauermarsch |
14 | Die Weihe des Hauses (Consecration of the House), overture for orchestra, Op. 124 |
15 | Wo sich die Pulse jugendlich jagen (for the play 'Die Weihe des Hauses'), chorus with soprano solo, WoO 98 |
Disc: 15
1 | Romance Cantabile for flute, bassoon & orchestra in E minor, Hess 13 |
2 | Vestas Feuer (Vesta's Fire), opera, Hess 115 (fragment): Scene 1. Blick, O Herr, durch diese Bäume |
3 | Coriolan Overture, Op. 62 |
4 | Namensfeier (Name-Day Celebration) Overture for orchestra in C major, Op. 115 |
5 | König Stephan (King Stephen), incidental music, Op. 117: OuvertÃ1/4re |
6 | König Stephan (King Stephen), incidental music, Op. 117: Chor. Ruhend von seinen Taten |
7 | König Stephan (King Stephen), incidental music, Op. 117: Chor. Auf dunklem Irrweg in finstren Hainen |
8 | König Stephan (King Stephen), incidental music, Op. 117: Siegesmarsch. Ihr tapfern Krieger, Ungarns Stolz und Zierde |
9 | König Stephan (King Stephen), incidental music, Op. 117: Chor. Wo die Unschuld Blumen streute |
10 | König Stephan (King Stephen), incidental music, Op. 117: Chor. Eine neue strahlende Sonne |
11 | König Stephan (King Stephen), incidental music, Op. 117: Finale Chor. Heil! Heil unsern Enkeln |
12 | Introduction to Act 2 of Kuffner's 'Tarpeja', WoO 2b |
13 | Triumphal march in C for 'Tarpeja,' for orchestra, WoO 2a |
14 | Germania (finale from Treitschke's Singspiel 'Die gute Nachricht'), WoO 94 |
Disc: 16
1 | Leonore, opera (early version of Fidelio), Hess 109: Act 1. Ouverture |
2 | Leonore, opera (early version of Fidelio), Hess 109: Act 1. Fidelio kommt nicht zurÃ1/4ck! |
3 | Leonore, opera (early version of Fidelio), Hess 109: Act 1. Arie. O wär' ich schon mit dir vereint |
4 | Leonore, opera (early version of Fidelio), Hess 109: Act 1. Wenn ich diese TÃ1/4r nicht |
5 | Leonore, opera (early version of Fidelio), Hess 109: Act 1. Duett. Jetzt, Schätzchen, jetzt sind wir allein |
6 | Leonore, opera (early version of Fidelio), Hess 109: Act 1. Höre, jaquino - So habt ihr denn |
7 | Leonore, opera (early version of Fidelio), Hess 109: Act 1. Terzett: Ein Mann ist bald genommen |
8 | Leonore, opera (early version of Fidelio), Hess 109: Act 1. Ist Fidelio noch nicht nach Hause gekommen? - Lieber Gott |
9 | Leonore, opera (early version of Fidelio), Hess 109: Act 1. Quartett. Mir ist so wunderbar |
10 | Leonore, opera (early version of Fidelio), Hess 109: Act 1. Höre, Fidelio |
11 | Leonore, opera (early version of Fidelio), Hess 109: Act 1. Arie. Hat man nicht auch Gold beineben |
12 | Leonore, opera (early version of Fidelio), Hess 109: Act 1. Ihr könnt das leicht sagen, Meister Rocco |
13 | Leonore, opera (early version of Fidelio), Hess 109: Act 1. Terzett. Gut, söhnchen, gut |
14 | Leonore, opera (early version of Fidelio), Hess 109: Act 2. Marsch |
15 | Leonore, opera (early version of Fidelio), Hess 109: Act 2. Drei Schildwachen auf dem Wall |
16 | Leonore, opera (early version of Fidelio), Hess 109: Act 2. Arie mit Chor. Ha! Welch ein Augenblick! |
17 | Leonore, opera (early version of Fidelio), Hess 109: Act 2. Rocco |
18 | Leonore, opera (early version of Fidelio), Hess 109: Act 2. Duett. Jetzt, Alter, hat es Eile! |
19 | Leonore, opera (early version of Fidelio), Hess 109: Act 2. Nun ist es endlich entschieden |
20 | Leonore, opera (early version of Fidelio), Hess 109: Act 2. Duett. Um in der Ehe froh zu leben |
21 | Leonore, opera (early version of Fidelio), Hess 109: Act 2. Sieh doch, wie du so schnell - Wie rÃ1/4hrend |
22 | Leonore, opera (early version of Fidelio), Hess 109: Act 2. Rezitativ und Arie. Ach, brich noch nicht - Komm, Hoffnung |
Disc: 17
1 | Leonore, opera (early version of Fidelio), Hess 109: Act 2. O welche Lust, in freier Luft |
2 | Leonore, opera (early version of Fidelio), Hess 109: Act 2. Finale. Entfernt euch jetzt! Nun, könnt ihr eilen? |
3 | Leonore, opera (early version of Fidelio), Hess 109: Act 2. Finale. Wir müssen gleich zu Werke schreiten |
4 | Leonore, opera (early version of Fidelio), Hess 109: Act 2. Finale. Auf euch nur will ich bauen |
5 | Leonore, opera (early version of Fidelio), Hess 109: Act 3. Rezitativ und Arie. Gott! Welch Dunkel hier! |
6 | Leonore, opera (early version of Fidelio), Hess 109: Act 3. Melodram und Duett. Wie kalt ist es in diesem unterirdischen Gewölbe! |
7 | Leonore, opera (early version of Fidelio), Hess 109: Act 3. Er erwacht! |
8 | Leonore, opera (early version of Fidelio), Hess 109: Act 3. Terzett. Euch werde Lohn in bessern Welten |
9 | Leonore, opera (early version of Fidelio), Hess 109: Act 3. Alles ist bereit - Ist alles bereit? |
10 | Leonore, opera (early version of Fidelio), Hess 109: Act 3. Quartett. Er sterbe! Doch er soll erst wissen |
11 | Leonore, opera (early version of Fidelio), Hess 109: Act 3. Die Waffe hab' ich mir nehmen lassen |
12 | Leonore, opera (early version of Fidelio), Hess 109: Act 3. Rezitativ und Duett. Ich kann mich noch nicht fassen |
13 | Leonore, opera (early version of Fidelio), Hess 109: Act 3. O Leonore, sprich! |
14 | Leonore, opera (early version of Fidelio), Hess 109: Act 3. Finale. Zur Rache! |
15 | Leonore, opera (early version of Fidelio), Hess 109: Act 3. Finale. O Gott! O welch ein Augenblick! |
16 | Leonore, opera (early version of Fidelio), Hess 109: Act 3. Finale. Wie lange habt Ihr sie Getragen? |
17 | Leonore, opera (early version of Fidelio), Hess 109: Act 3. Finale. Preist mit hoher Freude Glut |
18 | Leonore, opera (early version of Fidelio), Hess 109: Act 3. Finale. Wer ein solches Weib errungen |
Disc: 18
1 | Fidelio, opera, Op. 72: Act 1. OuvertÃ1/4re |
2 | Fidelio, opera, Op. 72: Act 1. Duett. Jetzt, Schätzchen, jetzt sind wir allein |
3 | Fidelio, opera, Op. 72: Act 1. Dialog & Arie. O war' ich schon mit dir vereint |
4 | Fidelio, opera, Op. 72: Act 1. Dialog & Quartett. Mir ist so wunderbar |
5 | Fidelio, opera, Op. 72: Act 1. Dialog & Arie. Hat man nicht auch Gold beineben |
6 | Fidelio, opera, Op. 72: Act 1. Dialog & Terzett. Gut, Söhnchen, gut |
7 | Fidelio, opera, Op. 72: Act 1. Marsch |
8 | Fidelio, opera, Op. 72: Act 1. Dialog & Arie und Chor. Ha! Welch ein Augenblick! |
9 | Fidelio, opera, Op. 72: Act 1. Dialog & Duett. Jetzt, Alter, jetzt hat es Eile! |
10 | Fidelio, opera, Op. 72: Act 1. Rezitativ und Arie. Abscheulicher! Wo eilst du hin? |
11 | Fidelio, opera, Op. 72: Act 1. Dialog & Finale. O welche Lust |
12 | Fidelio, opera, Op. 72: Act 1. Nun sprecht, wie ging's? |
13 | Fidelio, opera, Op. 72: Act 1. Leb'wohl, du warmes Sonnenlicht |
Disc: 19
1 | Fidelio, opera, Op. 72: Act 2. Einleitung und Arie. Gott! welch' Dunkel hier! |
2 | Fidelio, opera, Op. 72: Act 2. Melodrama und Duett. Wie kalt ist es |
3 | Fidelio, opera, Op. 72: Act 2. Dialog & Terzett. Euch werde Lohn in bessern Welten |
4 | Fidelio, opera, Op. 72: Act 2. Dialog & Quartett. Er sterbe! |
5 | Fidelio, opera, Op. 72: Act 2. Duett. O namenlose Freude! |
6 | Fidelio, opera, Op. 72: Act 2. Finale: Heil! Heil sei dem Tag! |
7 | Fidelio, opera, Op. 72: Act 2. Des besten Königs Wink und Wille |
8 | Fidelio, opera, Op. 72: Act 2. Wer ein holdes Weib errungen |
Disc: 20
1 | Piano Sonata No. 1 in F minor, Op. 2/1: Allegro |
2 | Piano Sonata No. 1 in F minor, Op. 2/1: Adagio |
3 | Piano Sonata No. 1 in F minor, Op. 2/1: Menuett. Allegretto |
4 | Piano Sonata No. 1 in F minor, Op. 2/1: Finale |
5 | Piano Sonata No. 2 in A major, Op. 2/2: Allegro vivace |
6 | Piano Sonata No. 2 in A major, Op. 2/2: Largo appassionato |
7 | Piano Sonata No. 2 in A major, Op. 2/2: Scherzo. Allegretto |
8 | Piano Sonata No. 2 in A major, Op. 2/2: Rondo. Grazioso |
9 | Piano Sonata No. 6 in F major, Op. 10/2: Allegro |
10 | Piano Sonata No. 6 in F major, Op. 10/2: Allegretto |
11 | Piano Sonata No. 6 in F major, Op. 10/2: Presto |
Disc: 21
1 | Piano Sonata No. 3 in C major, Op. 2/3: Allegro con brio |
2 | Piano Sonata No. 3 in C major, Op. 2/3: Adagio |
3 | Piano Sonata No. 3 in C major, Op. 2/3: Scherzo. Allegro |
4 | Piano Sonata No. 3 in C major, Op. 2/3: Allegro assai |
5 | Piano Sonata No. 4 in E flat major ('Grand Sonata'), Op. 7: Allegro molto con brio |
6 | Piano Sonata No. 4 in E flat major ('Grand Sonata'), Op. 7: Largo |
7 | Piano Sonata No. 4 in E flat major ('Grand Sonata'), Op. 7: Allegro |
8 | Piano Sonata No. 4 in E flat major ('Grand Sonata'), Op. 7: Rondo. Poco allegro e grazioso |
9 | Piano Sonata No. 5 in C minor, Op. 10/1: Allegro molto e con brio |
10 | Piano Sonata No. 5 in C minor, Op. 10/1: Adagio molto |
11 | Piano Sonata No. 5 in C minor, Op. 10/1: Finale. Prestissimo |
Disc: 22
1 | Piano Sonata No. 7 in D major, Op. 10/3: Presto |
2 | Piano Sonata No. 7 in D major, Op. 10/3: Largo e mesto |
3 | Piano Sonata No. 7 in D major, Op. 10/3: Menuetto. Allegro |
4 | Piano Sonata No. 7 in D major, Op. 10/3: Rondo. Allegro |
5 | Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor ('Pathétique'), Op. 13: Grave, Allegro di molto en con brio |
6 | Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor ('Pathétique'), Op. 13: Adagio cantabile |
7 | Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor ('Pathétique'), Op. 13: Rondo. Allegro |
8 | Piano Sonata No. 10 in G major, Op. 14/2: Allegro |
9 | Piano Sonata No. 10 in G major, Op. 14/2: Andante |
10 | Piano Sonata No. 10 in G major, Op. 14/2: Scherzo. Allegro assai |
11 | Piano Sonata No. 14 in C sharp minor ('Moonlight'), Op. 27/2: Adagio sostenuto |
12 | Piano Sonata No. 14 in C sharp minor ('Moonlight'), Op. 27/2: Allegretto |
13 | Piano Sonata No. 14 in C sharp minor ('Moonlight'), Op. 27/2: Presto agitato |
Disc: 23
1 | Piano Sonata No. 11 in B flat major, Op. 22: Allegro con brio |
2 | Piano Sonata No. 11 in B flat major, Op. 22: Adagio con espressione |
3 | Piano Sonata No. 11 in B flat major, Op. 22: Menuetto |
4 | Piano Sonata No. 11 in B flat major, Op. 22: Rondo |
5 | Piano Sonata No. 12 in A flat major ('Funeral March'), Op. 26: Andante con variazioni |
6 | Piano Sonata No. 12 in A flat major ('Funeral March'), Op. 26: Scherzo: Allegro molto |
7 | Piano Sonata No. 12 in A flat major ('Funeral March'), Op. 26: Marcia funebre |
8 | Piano Sonata No. 12 in A flat major ('Funeral March'), Op. 26: Allegro |
9 | Piano Sonata No. 15 in D major ('Pastoral'), Op. 28: Allegro |
10 | Piano Sonata No. 15 in D major ('Pastoral'), Op. 28: Andante |
11 | Piano Sonata No. 15 in D major ('Pastoral'), Op. 28: Scherzo: Allegro vivace |
12 | Piano Sonata No. 15 in D major ('Pastoral'), Op. 28: Rondo: Allegro ma non troppo |
Disc: 24
1 | Piano Sonata No. 16 in G major, Op. 31/1: Allegro vivace |
2 | Piano Sonata No. 16 in G major, Op. 31/1: Adagio grazioso |
3 | Piano Sonata No. 16 in G major, Op. 31/1: Rondo: Allegretto |
4 | Piano Sonata No. 17 in D minor ('Tempest'), Op. 31/2: Largo Allegro |
5 | Piano Sonata No. 17 in D minor ('Tempest'), Op. 31/2: Adagio |
6 | Piano Sonata No. 17 in D minor ('Tempest'), Op. 31/2: Allegretto |
7 | Piano Sonata No. 18 in E flat major ('Hunt'), Op. 31/3: Allegro |
8 | Piano Sonata No. 18 in E flat major ('Hunt'), Op. 31/3: Scherzo: Allegretto vivace |
9 | Piano Sonata No. 18 in E flat major ('Hunt'), Op. 31/3: Menuett: Moderato e grazioso |
10 | Piano Sonata No. 19 in G minor, Op. 49/1: Andante |
11 | Piano Sonata No. 19 in G minor, Op. 49/1: Rondo: Allegro |
Disc: 25
1 | Piano Sonata No. 20 in G major, Op. 49/2: Allegro ma non troppo |
2 | Piano Sonata No. 20 in G major, Op. 49/2: Tempo di menuetto |
3 | Piano Sonata No. 21 in C major ('Waldstein'), Op. 53: Allegro con brio |
4 | Piano Sonata No. 21 in C major ('Waldstein'), Op. 53: Introduzione: Adagio molto |
5 | Piano Sonata No. 21 in C major ('Waldstein'), Op. 53: Rondo allegretto moderato |
6 | Piano Sonata No. 22 in F major, Op. 54: In Tempo di Menuetto |
7 | Piano Sonata No. 22 in F major, Op. 54: Allegretto |
8 | Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor ('Appassionata'), Op. 57: Allegro assai |
9 | Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor ('Appassionata'), Op. 57: Andante con moto |
10 | Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor ('Appassionata'), Op. 57: Allegro ma non troppo |
11 | Piano Sonata No. 24 in F sharp major ('A ThérÃ..se'), Op. 78: Adagio cantabile - Allegro ma non troppo |
12 | Piano Sonata No. 24 in F sharp major ('A ThérÃ..se'), Op. 78: Allegro vivace |
Disc: 26
1 | Piano Sonata No. 26 in E flat major ('Les Adieux'), Op. 81a: Adagio |
2 | Piano Sonata No. 26 in E flat major ('Les Adieux'), Op. 81a: Andante espressivo |
3 | Piano Sonata No. 26 in E flat major ('Les Adieux'), Op. 81a: Vivacissimamente |
4 | Piano Sonata No. 29 in B flat major ('Hammerklavier'), Op. 106: Allegro |
5 | Piano Sonata No. 29 in B flat major ('Hammerklavier'), Op. 106: Scherzo |
6 | Piano Sonata No. 29 in B flat major ('Hammerklavier'), Op. 106: Adagio sostenuto |
Disc: 27
1 | Piano Sonata No. 13 in E flat major ('Quasi una fantasia'), Op. 27/1: Andante |
2 | Piano Sonata No. 13 in E flat major ('Quasi una fantasia'), Op. 27/1: Allegro |
3 | Piano Sonata No. 13 in E flat major ('Quasi una fantasia'), Op. 27/1: Allegro molto |
4 | Piano Sonata No. 25 in G major ('Cuckoo'), Op. 79: Presto alla tedesca |
5 | Piano Sonata No. 25 in G major ('Cuckoo'), Op. 79: Andante |
6 | Piano Sonata No. 25 in G major ('Cuckoo'), Op. 79: Vivace |
7 | Piano Sonata No. 27 in E minor, Op. 90: Con vivacita e sempre con sentimento ed espressione |
8 | Piano Sonata No. 27 in E minor, Op. 90: Non troppo vivace e cantabile assai |
9 | Piano Sonata No. 28 in A major, Op. 101: Allegretto ma non troppo |
10 | Piano Sonata No. 28 in A major, Op. 101: Vivace alla marcia |
11 | Piano Sonata No. 28 in A major, Op. 101: Adagio ma non troppo / Allegro ma non troppo |
Disc: 28
1 | Piano Sonata No. 30 in E major, Op. 109: Vivace ma non troppo |
2 | Piano Sonata No. 30 in E major, Op. 109: Andante molto cantabile |
3 | Piano Sonata No. 31 in A flat major, Op. 110: Moderato cantabile |
4 | Piano Sonata No. 31 in A flat major, Op. 110: Allegro molto |
5 | Piano Sonata No. 31 in A flat major, Op. 110: Adagio ma non troppo |
6 | Piano Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111: Maestoso, Allegro con brio |
7 | Piano Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111: Arietta adagio molto |
Disc: 29
1 | Bagatelles (7) for piano, Op. 33: Bagatelle 1 |
2 | Bagatelles (7) for piano, Op. 33: Bagatelle 2 |
3 | Bagatelles (7) for piano, Op. 33: Bagatelle 3 |
4 | Bagatelles (7) for piano, Op. 33: Bagatelle 4 |
5 | Bagatelles (7) for piano, Op. 33: Bagatelle 5 |
6 | Bagatelles (7) for piano, Op. 33: Bagatelle 6 |
7 | Bagatelles (7) for piano, Op. 33: Bagatelle 7 |
8 | Bagatelles (11) for piano, Op. 119: Bagatelle 1: Allegretto |
9 | Bagatelles (11) for piano, Op. 119: Bagatelle 2: Andante con moto |
10 | Bagatelles (11) for piano, Op. 119: Bagatelle 3: Allemande |
11 | Bagatelles (11) for piano, Op. 119: Bagatelle 4: Andante cantabile |
12 | Bagatelles (11) for piano, Op. 119: Bagatelle 5: Risoluto |
13 | Bagatelles (11) for piano, Op. 119: Bagatelle 6: Andante - Allegretto |
14 | Bagatelles (11) for piano, Op. 119: Bagatelle 7: Allegro ma non troppo |
15 | Bagatelles (11) for piano, Op. 119: Bagatelle 8: Moderato cantabile |
16 | Bagatelles (11) for piano, Op. 119: Bagatelle 9: Vivace moderato |
17 | Bagatelles (11) for piano, Op. 119: Bagatelle 10: Allegramente |
18 | Bagatelles (11) for piano, Op. 119: Bagatelle 11: Andante ma non troppo |
19 | Bagatelles (6) for piano, Op. 126: Bagatelle 1: Andante con moto |
20 | Bagatelles (6) for piano, Op. 126: Bagatelle 2: Allegro |
21 | Bagatelles (6) for piano, Op. 126: Bagatelle 3: Andante |
22 | Bagatelles (6) for piano, Op. 126: Bagatelle 4: Presto |
23 | Bagatelles (6) for piano, Op. 126: Bagatelle 5: Quasi allegretto |
24 | Bagatelles (6) for piano, Op. 126: Bagatelle 6: Presto - Andante amabile e con moto |
25 | Bagatelle for piano in C minor, WoO 52 |
26 | Allegretto for piano in C major ('Bagatelle'), WoO 56 |
27 | Bagatelle for piano in A minor ('FÃ1/4r Elise'), WoO 59 |
Disc: 30
1 | Fugue for piano in C major, Hess 64 |
2 | Allegretto for piano in C minor, Hess 69 |
3 | Piano Sonata in E flat major ('KurfÃ1/4rstensonate'), WoO 47/1: Allegro cantabile |
4 | Piano Sonata in E flat major ('KurfÃ1/4rstensonate'), WoO 47/1: Andante |
5 | Piano Sonata in E flat major ('KurfÃ1/4rstensonate'), WoO 47/1: Rondo vivace |
6 | Piano Sonata in F minor ('KurfÃ1/4rstensonate'), WoO 47/2: Larghetto maestoso |
7 | Piano Sonata in F minor ('KurfÃ1/4rstensonate'), WoO 47/2: Andante |
8 | Piano Sonata in F minor ('KurfÃ1/4rstensonate'), WoO 47/2: Presto |
9 | Piano Sonata in D major ('KurfÃ1/4rstensonate'), WoO 47/3: Allegro |
10 | Piano Sonata in D major ('KurfÃ1/4rstensonate'), WoO 47/3: Menuetto |
11 | Piano Sonata in D major ('KurfÃ1/4rstensonate'), WoO 47/3: Scherzando |
12 | Bagatelle for piano in B flat major, WoO 60 |
13 | Allegretto for piano in B minor, WoO 61 |
14 | Allegretto quasi andante for piano in G minor, WoO 61a |
15 | Allemande for piano in A major, WoO 81 |
16 | Minuet for piano in E flat major, WoO 82 |
17 | Waltz for piano E flat major, WoO 84 |
18 | Waltz for piano in D major, WoO 85 |
19 | Ecossaise for piano in E flat major, WoO 86 |
Disc: 31
1 | Rondos (2) for piano, Op. 51: No. 1 in C major |
2 | Rondos (2) for piano, Op. 51: No. 2 in G major |
3 | Rondo for piano in C major, WoO 48 |
4 | Rondo for piano in A major, WoO 49 |
5 | Variations (6) on a Swiss song for piano in F major, WoO 64 |
6 | Variations (24) on Righini's arietta 'Venni Amore,' for piano in D major, WoO 65 |
7 | Variations (9) on Paisiello's 'Quant Ã.. Più Bello,' for piano in A major, WoO 69 |
Disc: 32
1 | Variations (6) on an original theme, for piano in D major, Op. 76 |
2 | Variations (13) on Dittersdorf's 'Es war einmal ein alter Mann,' for piano in A major, WoO 66 |
3 | Variations (8) on Grétry's 'Une fiÃ..vre brûlante,' for piano in C major, WoO 72 |
4 | Variations (10) on Salieri's 'La Stessa, le Stessissima,' for piano in B flat major, WoO 73 |
5 | Variations (7) on Winter's 'Kind willst du,' for piano in F major, WoO 75 |
6 | Variations (8) on 'Tändeln und Scherzen,' for piano in F major, WoO 76 |
7 | Variations (6) on an original theme for piano in G major, WoO 77 |
Disc: 33
1 | Variations (15) and fugue on a theme from 'Prometheus' for piano in E flat major ('Eroica Variations'), Op. 35 |
2 | Minuets (6) for piano (or orchestra), WoO 10 |
3 | Variations (6) on 'Nel Cor Più' from Paisiello's La molinara, for piano in G major, WoO 70 |
4 | Variations (7) on 'God Save the King,' for piano in C major, WoO 78 |
5 | Variations (5) on 'Rule Britannia,' for piano in D major, WoO 79 |
6 | Variations (32) on an original theme for piano in C minor, WoO 80 |
7 | Ecossaises (6) for piano, WoO 83 (spurious) |
Disc: 34
1 | Variations (33) on a waltz by Diabelli, for piano in C major ('Diabelli Variations'), Op. 120: Thema: Vivace |
2 | Variations (33) on a waltz by Diabelli, for piano in C major ('Diabelli Variations'), Op. 120: Variation 1 |
3 | Variations (33) on a waltz by Diabelli, for piano in C major ('Diabelli Variations'), Op. 120: Variation 2 |
4 | Variations (33) on a waltz by Diabelli, for piano in C major ('Diabelli Variations'), Op. 120: Variation 3 |
5 | Variations (33) on a waltz by Diabelli, for piano in C major ('Diabelli Variations'), Op. 120: Variation 4 |
6 | Variations (33) on a waltz by Diabelli, for piano in C major ('Diabelli Variations'), Op. 120: Variation 5 |
7 | Variations (33) on a waltz by Diabelli, for piano in C major ('Diabelli Variations'), Op. 120: Variation 6 |
8 | Variations (33) on a waltz by Diabelli, for piano in C major ('Diabelli Variations'), Op. 120: Variation 7 |
9 | Variations (33) on a waltz by Diabelli, for piano in C major ('Diabelli Variations'), Op. 120: Variation 8 |
10 | Variations (33) on a waltz by Diabelli, for piano in C major ('Diabelli Variations'), Op. 120: Variation 9 |
11 | Variations (33) on a waltz by Diabelli, for piano in C major ('Diabelli Variations'), Op. 120: Variation 10 |
12 | Variations (33) on a waltz by Diabelli, for piano in C major ('Diabelli Variations'), Op. 120: Variation 11 |
13 | Variations (33) on a waltz by Diabelli, for piano in C major ('Diabelli Variations'), Op. 120: Variation 12 |
14 | Variations (33) on a waltz by Diabelli, for piano in C major ('Diabelli Variations'), Op. 120: Variation 13 |
15 | Variations (33) on a waltz by Diabelli, for piano in C major ('Diabelli Variations'), Op. 120: Variation 14 |
16 | Variations (33) on a waltz by Diabelli, for piano in C major ('Diabelli Variations'), Op. 120: Variation 15 |
17 | Variations (33) on a waltz by Diabelli, for piano in C major ('Diabelli Variations'), Op. 120: Variation 16 |
18 | Variations (33) on a waltz by Diabelli, for piano in C major ('Diabelli Variations'), Op. 120: Variation 17 |
19 | Variations (33) on a waltz by Diabelli, for piano in C major ('Diabelli Variations'), Op. 120: Variation 18 |
20 | Variations (33) on a waltz by Diabelli, for piano in C major ('Diabelli Variations'), Op. 120: Variation 19 |
21 | Variations (33) on a waltz by Diabelli, for piano in C major ('Diabelli Variations'), Op. 120: Variation 20 |
22 | Variations (33) on a waltz by Diabelli, for piano in C major ('Diabelli Variations'), Op. 120: Variation 21 |
23 | Variations (33) on a waltz by Diabelli, for piano in C major ('Diabelli Variations'), Op. 120: Variation 22 |
24 | Variations (33) on a waltz by Diabelli, for piano in C major ('Diabelli Variations'), Op. 120: Variation 23 |
25 | Variations (33) on a waltz by Diabelli, for piano in C major ('Diabelli Variations'), Op. 120: Variation 24 |
26 | Variations (33) on a waltz by Diabelli, for piano in C major ('Diabelli Variations'), Op. 120: Variation 25 |
27 | Variations (33) on a waltz by Diabelli, for piano in C major ('Diabelli Variations'), Op. 120: Variation 26 |
28 | Variations (33) on a waltz by Diabelli, for piano in C major ('Diabelli Variations'), Op. 120: Variation 27 |
29 | Variations (33) on a waltz by Diabelli, for piano in C major ('Diabelli Variations'), Op. 120: Variation 28 |
30 | Variations (33) on a waltz by Diabelli, for piano in C major ('Diabelli Variations'), Op. 120: Variation 29 |
31 | Variations (33) on a waltz by Diabelli, for piano in C major ('Diabelli Variations'), Op. 120: Variation 39 |
32 | Variations (33) on a waltz by Diabelli, for piano in C major ('Diabelli Variations'), Op. 120: Variation 31 |
33 | Variations (33) on a waltz by Diabelli, for piano in C major ('Diabelli Variations'), Op. 120: Variation 32 |
34 | Variations (33) on a waltz by Diabelli, for piano in C major ('Diabelli Variations'), Op. 120: Variation 33 |
Disc: 35
1 | Sonata for piano, 4 hands in D major, Op. 6: Allegro moderato |
2 | Sonata for piano, 4 hands in D major, Op. 6: Rondo |
3 | Preludes (2) Through All 12 Major Keys, for piano (or organ), Op. 39 |
4 | Marches (3) for piano, 4 hands, Op. 45: No. 1 in C major |
5 | Marches (3) for piano, 4 hands, Op. 45: No. 2 in F major |
6 | Marches (3) for piano, 4 hands, Op. 45: No. 3 D major |
7 | Rondo a Capriccio for piano in G major ('Rage Over a Lost Penny'), Op. 129 |
8 | Fugue for piano, 4 hands in B flat major (arr. from Grosse Fuge for string quartet), Op. 134 |
9 | Andante for piano in F major ('Andante favori') WoO 57 |
10 | Variations (8) on a theme by Count Waldstein, for piano, 4 hands in C major, WoO 67 |
11 | Variations (12) on a Russian Dance from Wranitzky's 'Das Waldmädchen,' for piano in A major, WoO 71 |
Disc: 36
1 | Musik zu einem Ritterballet (Music for a ballet of knights), WoO 1: Marsch |
2 | Musik zu einem Ritterballet (Music for a ballet of knights), WoO 1: Deutscher Gesang |
3 | Musik zu einem Ritterballet (Music for a ballet of knights), WoO 1: Jagdlied |
4 | Musik zu einem Ritterballet (Music for a ballet of knights), WoO 1: Minnelied |
5 | Musik zu einem Ritterballet (Music for a ballet of knights), WoO 1: Kriegslied |
6 | Musik zu einem Ritterballet (Music for a ballet of knights), WoO 1: Trinklied |
7 | Musik zu einem Ritterballet (Music for a ballet of knights), WoO 1: Tanzlied |
8 | Musik zu einem Ritterballet (Music for a ballet of knights), WoO 1: Coda |
9 | German Dances (12) for orchestra, WoO 8 |
10 | Minuets (12) for orchestra, WoO 7 |
11 | Ländler (7) for piano (all in D major), WoO 11 |
12 | German Dances (12) for orchestra, WoO 13 |
Disc: 37
1 | Sonata for violin & piano No. 1 in D major, Op. 12/1: Allegro con brio |
2 | Sonata for violin & piano No. 1 in D major, Op. 12/1: Tema con variazioni |
3 | Sonata for violin & piano No. 1 in D major, Op. 12/1: Rondo: Allegro |
4 | Sonata for violin & piano No. 2 in A major, Op. 12/2: Allegro vivace |
5 | Sonata for violin & piano No. 2 in A major, Op. 12/2: Andante piu tosto |
6 | Sonata for violin & piano No. 2 in A major, Op. 12/2: Allegro piacevole |
7 | Sonata for violin & piano No. 3 in E flat major, Op. 12/3: Allegro con spirito |
8 | Sonata for violin & piano No. 3 in E flat major, Op. 12/3: Adagio con molto espressione |
9 | Sonata for violin & piano No. 3 in E flat major, Op. 12/3: Rondo: Allegro molto |
Disc: 38
1 | Sonata for violin & piano No. 4 in A minor, Op. 23: Presto |
2 | Sonata for violin & piano No. 4 in A minor, Op. 23: Andante scherzoso |
3 | Sonata for violin & piano No. 4 in A minor, Op. 23: Allegro molto |
4 | Sonata for violin & piano No. 5 in F major ('Spring'), Op. 24: Allegro |
5 | Sonata for violin & piano No. 5 in F major ('Spring'), Op. 24: Adagio molto espressivo |
6 | Sonata for violin & piano No. 5 in F major ('Spring'), Op. 24: Scherzo: Allegro molto |
7 | Sonata for violin & piano No. 5 in F major ('Spring'), Op. 24: Rondo: Allegro molto |
8 | Variations for violin & piano in F major on 'Se vuol ballare' from Mozart's 'Le nozze di Figaro,' WoO 40 |
9 | Rondo for violin & piano in G major, WoO 41 |
10 | Piano Sonata in C major ('Eleonorem Sonate'), WoO 51 (fragment): Allegro |
11 | Piano Sonata in C major ('Eleonorem Sonate'), WoO 51 (fragment): Adagio |
Disc: 39
1 | Sonata for violin & piano No. 6 in A major, Op. 30/1: Allegro |
2 | Sonata for violin & piano No. 6 in A major, Op. 30/1: Adagio molto espressivo |
3 | Sonata for violin & piano No. 6 in A major, Op. 30/1: Allegretto con variazioni |
4 | Sonata for violin & piano No. 7 in C minor ('Eroica'), Op. 30/2: Allegro con brio |
5 | Sonata for violin & piano No. 7 in C minor ('Eroica'), Op. 30/2: Adagio cantabile |
6 | Sonata for violin & piano No. 7 in C minor ('Eroica'), Op. 30/2: Scherzo: Allegro |
7 | Sonata for violin & piano No. 7 in C minor ('Eroica'), Op. 30/2: Finale: Allegro |
8 | Sonata for violin & piano No. 8 in G major, Op. 30/3: Allegro assai |
9 | Sonata for violin & piano No. 8 in G major, Op. 30/3: Tempo di menuetto |
10 | Sonata for violin & piano No. 8 in G major, Op. 30/3: Allegro vivace |
Disc: 40
1 | Sonata for violin & piano No. 9 in A major ('Kreutzer'), Op. 47: Adagio sostenuto |
2 | Sonata for violin & piano No. 9 in A major ('Kreutzer'), Op. 47: Andante con variazioni |
3 | Sonata for violin & piano No. 9 in A major ('Kreutzer'), Op. 47: Finale: Presto |
4 | Sonata for violin & piano No. 10 in G major ('The Cockcrow'), Op. 96: Allegro moderato |
5 | Sonata for violin & piano No. 10 in G major ('The Cockcrow'), Op. 96: Adagio espressivo |
6 | Sonata for violin & piano No. 10 in G major ('The Cockcrow'), Op. 96: Scherzo: Allegro |
7 | Sonata for violin & piano No. 10 in G major ('The Cockcrow'), Op. 96: Poco allegretto |
Disc: 41
1 | Sonata for cello & piano No. 1 in F major, Op. 5/1: Adagio sostenuto |
2 | Sonata for cello & piano No. 1 in F major, Op. 5/1: Allegro |
3 | Sonata for cello & piano No. 1 in F major, Op. 5/1: Allegro vivace |
4 | Sonata for cello & piano No. 2 in G minor, Op. 5/2: Adagio sostenuto ed espressivo |
5 | Sonata for cello & piano No. 2 in G minor, Op. 5/2: Allegro molto più tosto presto |
6 | Sonata for cello & piano No. 2 in G minor, Op. 5/2: Rondo: Allegro |
7 | Variations for cello & piano in F major on Mozart's 'Ein Mädchen oder Weibchen,' Op. 66 |
8 | Variations for cello & piano in E flat major on Mozart's 'Bei Männern,' WoO 46 |
Disc: 42
1 | Sonata for cello & piano No. 3 in A major, Op. 69: Allegro ma non troppo |
2 | Sonata for cello & piano No. 3 in A major, Op. 69: Scherzo: Allegro molto |
3 | Sonata for cello & piano No. 3 in A major, Op. 69: Adagio cantabile - Allegro vivace |
4 | Sonata for cello & piano No. 4 in C major, Op. 102/1: Andante - Allegro vivace |
5 | Sonata for cello & piano No. 4 in C major, Op. 102/1: Adagio - Allegro vivace |
6 | Sonata for cello & piano No. 5 in D major, Op. 102/2: Allegro con brio |
7 | Sonata for cello & piano No. 5 in D major, Op. 102/2: Adagio con molto sentimento d'affeto |
8 | Sonata for cello & piano No. 5 in D major, Op. 102/2: Allegro fugato |
Disc: 43
1 | Piano Trio in E flat major, Op. 1/1: Allegro con brio |
2 | Piano Trio in E flat major, Op. 1/1: Andante cantabile |
3 | Piano Trio in E flat major, Op. 1/1: Scherzo: Allegro assai |
4 | Piano Trio in E flat major, Op. 1/1: Finale: Presto |
5 | Piano Trio in G major, Op. 1/2: Adagio, Allegro vivace |
6 | Piano Trio in G major, Op. 1/2: Largo con espressione |
7 | Piano Trio in G major, Op. 1/2: Scherzo: Allegro |
8 | Piano Trio in G major, Op. 1/2: Finale: Presto |
Disc: 44
1 | Piano Trio in C minor, Op. 1/3: Allegro con brio |
2 | Piano Trio in C minor, Op. 1/3: Adagio cantabile con variazioni |
3 | Piano Trio in C minor, Op. 1/3: Menuetto quasi allegro |
4 | Piano Trio in C minor, Op. 1/3: Finale: Prestissimo |
5 | Piano Trio in D major ('Ghost'), Op. 70/1: Allegro vivace e con brio |
6 | Piano Trio in D major ('Ghost'), Op. 70/1: Largo assai ed espressivo |
7 | Piano Trio in D major ('Ghost'), Op. 70/1: Presto |
Disc: 45
1 | Piano Trio in B flat major ('Archduke'), Op. 97: Allegro moderato |
2 | Piano Trio in B flat major ('Archduke'), Op. 97: Scherzo: Allegro |
3 | Piano Trio in B flat major ('Archduke'), Op. 97: Andante cantabile |
4 | Piano Trio in B flat major ('Archduke'), Op. 97: Allegro moderato |
5 | Piano Trio in G major ('Kakadu Variations'), Op. 121a |
Disc: 46
1 | Piano Trio in E flat major ('Allegretto'), Hess 48 |
2 | Piano Trio in E flat major ('14 Variations on an Original Theme'), Op. 44 |
3 | Piano Trio in E flat major, WoO 38: Allegro moderato |
4 | Piano Trio in E flat major, WoO 38: Scherzo, Allegro ma non troppo |
5 | Piano Trio in E flat major, WoO 38: Rondo, Allegretto |
6 | Piano Trio in B flat major ('Allegretto'), WoO 39 |
7 | Variations for cello & piano in G major on Handel's 'See, the Conqu'ring Hero comes,' WoO 45 |
Disc: 47
1 | Piano Trio in D major (transcription of Symphony No. 2 by composer), Op. 36: Adagio, Allegro con brio |
2 | Piano Trio in D major (transcription of Symphony No. 2 by composer), Op. 36: Larghetto quasi andante |
3 | Piano Trio in D major (transcription of Symphony No. 2 by composer), Op. 36: Scherzo |
4 | Piano Trio in D major (transcription of Symphony No. 2 by composer), Op. 36: Allegro molto |
5 | Trio for piano, clarinet (or violin) & cello in E flat major (arr. of septet, Op. 20), Op. 38: Adagio, Allegro con brio |
6 | Trio for piano, clarinet (or violin) & cello in E flat major (arr. of septet, Op. 20), Op. 38: Adagio cantabile |
7 | Trio for piano, clarinet (or violin) & cello in E flat major (arr. of septet, Op. 20), Op. 38: Tempo di menuetto |
8 | Trio for piano, clarinet (or violin) & cello in E flat major (arr. of septet, Op. 20), Op. 38: Andante con variazioni |
9 | Trio for piano, clarinet (or violin) & cello in E flat major (arr. of septet, Op. 20), Op. 38: Scherzo: Allegro molto e vivace |
10 | Trio for piano, clarinet (or violin) & cello in E flat major (arr. of septet, Op. 20), Op. 38: Andante con moto |
Disc: 48
1 | Trio for violin, viola & cello in E flat major, Op. 3: Allegro con brio |
2 | Trio for violin, viola & cello in E flat major, Op. 3: Andante |
3 | Trio for violin, viola & cello in E flat major, Op. 3: Menuetto Allegretto |
4 | Trio for violin, viola & cello in E flat major, Op. 3: Adagio |
5 | Trio for violin, viola & cello in E flat major, Op. 3: Menuetto Moderato |
6 | Trio for violin, viola & cello in E flat major, Op. 3: Finald: Allegro |
7 | Serenade for violin, viola & cello in D major, Op. 8: Marcia |
8 | Serenade for violin, viola & cello in D major, Op. 8: Adagio |
9 | Serenade for violin, viola & cello in D major, Op. 8: Menuetto - Trio |
10 | Serenade for violin, viola & cello in D major, Op. 8: Adagio - Scherzo |
11 | Serenade for violin, viola & cello in D major, Op. 8: Allegretto alla polacca |
12 | Serenade for violin, viola & cello in D major, Op. 8: Andante quasi allegretto |
Disc: 49
1 | Trio for violin, viola & cello in G major, Op. 9/1: Adagio, Allegro con brio |
2 | Trio for violin, viola & cello in G major, Op. 9/1: Adagio ma non tanto |
3 | Trio for violin, viola & cello in G major, Op. 9/1: Scherzo |
4 | Trio for violin, viola & cello in G major, Op. 9/1: Presto |
5 | Trio for violin, viola & cello in D major, Op. 9/2: Allegretto |
6 | Trio for violin, viola & cello in D major, Op. 9/2: Andante quasi allegretto |
7 | Trio for violin, viola & cello in D major, Op. 9/2: Menuetto |
8 | Trio for violin, viola & cello in D major, Op. 9/2: Rondo |
9 | Trio for violin, viola & cello in C minor, Op. 9/3: Allegro con spirito |
10 | Trio for violin, viola & cello in C minor, Op. 9/3: Adagio con espressione |
11 | Trio for violin, viola & cello in C minor, Op. 9/3: Scherzo |
12 | Trio for violin, viola & cello in C minor, Op. 9/3: Finale |
Disc: 50
1 | String Quartet No. 1 in F major, Op. 18/1: Allegro con brio |
2 | String Quartet No. 1 in F major, Op. 18/1: Adagio affettuoso |
3 | String Quartet No. 1 in F major, Op. 18/1: Scherzo |
4 | String Quartet No. 1 in F major, Op. 18/1: Allegro |
5 | String Quartet No. 2 in G major ('Compliments'), Op. 18/2: Allegro |
6 | String Quartet No. 2 in G major ('Compliments'), Op. 18/2: Adagio cantabile |
7 | String Quartet No. 2 in G major ('Compliments'), Op. 18/2: Scherzo |
8 | String Quartet No. 2 in G major ('Compliments'), Op. 18/2: Allegro molto, quasi presto |
9 | String Quartet No. 3 in D major, Op. 18/3: Allegro |
10 | String Quartet No. 3 in D major, Op. 18/3: Andante con moto |
11 | String Quartet No. 3 in D major, Op. 18/3: Allegro |
12 | String Quartet No. 3 in D major, Op. 18/3: Presto |
Disc: 51
1 | String Quartet No. 4 in C minor, Op. 18/4: Allegro ma non tanto |
2 | String Quartet No. 4 in C minor, Op. 18/4: Andante scherzoso |
3 | String Quartet No. 4 in C minor, Op. 18/4: Menuetto |
4 | String Quartet No. 4 in C minor, Op. 18/4: Allegro |
5 | String Quartet No. 5 in A major, Op. 18/5: Allegro |
6 | String Quartet No. 5 in A major, Op. 18/5: Menuetto |
7 | String Quartet No. 5 in A major, Op. 18/5: Andante cantabile |
8 | String Quartet No. 5 in A major, Op. 18/5: Allegro |
9 | String Quartet No. 6 in B flat major, Op. 18/6: Allegro con brio |
10 | String Quartet No. 6 in B flat major, Op. 18/6: Adagio ma non troppo |
11 | String Quartet No. 6 in B flat major, Op. 18/6: Scherzo |
12 | String Quartet No. 6 in B flat major, Op. 18/6: La Malinconia |
Disc: 52
1 | Prelude and Fugue at the octave, for string quartet, in F major, Hess 30: Fuge |
2 | Prelude and Fugue at the octave, for string quartet, in F major, Hess 30: Präludium |
3 | Prelude and Fugue at the tenth, for string quartet, in C major, Hess 31: Fuge |
4 | Prelude and Fugue at the tenth, for string quartet, in C major, Hess 31: Präludium |
5 | String Quartet in F major, Hess 32: Allegro con brio |
6 | String Quartet in F major, Hess 32: Adagio molto |
7 | String Quartet in F major, Hess 32: Scherzo: Allegro |
8 | String Quartet in F major, Hess 32: Allegretto |
9 | String Quartet in F major (arrangement of Piano Sonata No. 9 in E major, Op. 14/1), Hess 34: Allegro moderato |
10 | String Quartet in F major (arrangement of Piano Sonata No. 9 in E major, Op. 14/1), Hess 34: Allegretto |
11 | String Quartet in F major (arrangement of Piano Sonata No. 9 in E major, Op. 14/1), Hess 34: Allegro |
12 | Fugue for string quartet in B flat major (arr. from Handel's Solomon Overture), Hess 36 |
Disc: 53
1 | String Quartet No. 7 in F major ('Rasumovsky No. 1'), Op. 59/1: Allegro |
2 | String Quartet No. 7 in F major ('Rasumovsky No. 1'), Op. 59/1: Allegretto |
3 | String Quartet No. 7 in F major ('Rasumovsky No. 1'), Op. 59/1: Adagio |
4 | String Quartet No. 7 in F major ('Rasumovsky No. 1'), Op. 59/1: ThÃ..me russe |
5 | String Quartet No. 8 in E minor ('Rasumovsky No. 2'), Op. 59/2: Allegro |
6 | String Quartet No. 8 in E minor ('Rasumovsky No. 2'), Op. 59/2: Alto adagio |
7 | String Quartet No. 8 in E minor ('Rasumovsky No. 2'), Op. 59/2: Allegretto |
8 | String Quartet No. 8 in E minor ('Rasumovsky No. 2'), Op. 59/2: Finale: Presto |
Disc: 54
1 | String Quartet No. 9 in C major ('Rasumovsky No. 3'), Op. 59/3: Introduzione |
2 | String Quartet No. 9 in C major ('Rasumovsky No. 3'), Op. 59/3: Andante con moto |
3 | String Quartet No. 9 in C major ('Rasumovsky No. 3'), Op. 59/3: Menuetto |
4 | String Quartet No. 9 in C major ('Rasumovsky No. 3'), Op. 59/3: Allegro molto |
5 | String Quartet No. 10 in E flat major ('Harp'), Op. 74: Poco adagio |
6 | String Quartet No. 10 in E flat major ('Harp'), Op. 74: Adagio ma non troppo |
7 | String Quartet No. 10 in E flat major ('Harp'), Op. 74: Presto |
8 | String Quartet No. 10 in E flat major ('Harp'), Op. 74: Allegretto con variazioni |
Disc: 55
1 | String Quartet No. 12 in E flat major, Op. 127: Maestoso - Allegro |
2 | String Quartet No. 12 in E flat major, Op. 127: Adagio ma non troppo |
3 | String Quartet No. 12 in E flat major, Op. 127: Scherzando vivace |
4 | String Quartet No. 12 in E flat major, Op. 127: Finale |
5 | String Quartet No. 14 in C sharp minor, Op. 131: Adagio ma non troppo |
6 | String Quartet No. 14 in C sharp minor, Op. 131: Allegro molto vivace |
7 | String Quartet No. 14 in C sharp minor, Op. 131: Allegro moderato |
8 | String Quartet No. 14 in C sharp minor, Op. 131: Andante ma non troppo |
9 | String Quartet No. 14 in C sharp minor, Op. 131: Presto |
10 | String Quartet No. 14 in C sharp minor, Op. 131: Adagio quasi un poco andante |
11 | String Quartet No. 14 in C sharp minor, Op. 131: Allegro |
Disc: 56
1 | String Quartet No. 11 in F minor ('Serioso'), Op. 95: Allegro con brio |
2 | String Quartet No. 11 in F minor ('Serioso'), Op. 95: Allegretto ma non troppo |
3 | String Quartet No. 11 in F minor ('Serioso'), Op. 95: Allegro assai vivace ma serioso |
4 | String Quartet No. 11 in F minor ('Serioso'), Op. 95: Larghetto espressivo |
5 | String Quartet No. 13 in B flat major, Op. 130: Adagio ma non troppo |
6 | String Quartet No. 13 in B flat major, Op. 130: Presto |
7 | String Quartet No. 13 in B flat major, Op. 130: Andante con moto |
8 | String Quartet No. 13 in B flat major, Op. 130: Alla danza tedesca |
9 | String Quartet No. 13 in B flat major, Op. 130: Cavatina |
10 | String Quartet No. 13 in B flat major, Op. 130: Finale: Allegro |
Disc: 57
1 | String Quartet No. 15 in A minor ('Heiliger Dankgesang'), Op. 132: Assai sostenuto |
2 | String Quartet No. 15 in A minor ('Heiliger Dankgesang'), Op. 132: Allegro ma non tanto |
3 | String Quartet No. 15 in A minor ('Heiliger Dankgesang'), Op. 132: Canzona di ringraziamento |
4 | String Quartet No. 15 in A minor ('Heiliger Dankgesang'), Op. 132: Alla marcia, assai vivace |
5 | String Quartet No. 15 in A minor ('Heiliger Dankgesang'), Op. 132: Allegro appassionato |
6 | String Quartet No. 16 in F major, Op. 135: Allegretto |
7 | String Quartet No. 16 in F major, Op. 135: Vivace |
8 | String Quartet No. 16 in F major, Op. 135: Lento assai |
9 | String Quartet No. 16 in F major, Op. 135: Grave ma non troppo tratto |
Disc: 58
1 | Piano Quartet No. 1 in E flat major, WoO 36/1: Adagio assai |
2 | Piano Quartet No. 1 in E flat major, WoO 36/1: Allegro con spirito |
3 | Piano Quartet No. 1 in E flat major, WoO 36/1: Thema |
4 | Piano Quartet No. 2 in D major, WoO 36/2: Allegro moderato |
5 | Piano Quartet No. 2 in D major, WoO 36/2: Andante con moto |
6 | Piano Quartet No. 2 in D major, WoO 36/2: Rondo. Allegro |
7 | Piano Quartet No. 3 in C major, WoO 36/3: Allegro vivace |
8 | Piano Quartet No. 3 in C major, WoO 36/3: Adagio con espressione |
9 | Piano Quartet No. 3 in C major, WoO 36/3: Rondo. Allegro |
Disc: 59
1 | Sonata for horn & piano in F major, Op. 17: Allegro moderato |
2 | Sonata for horn & piano in F major, Op. 17: Poco adagio |
3 | Sonata for horn & piano in F major, Op. 17: Rondo |
4 | Sextet for 2 horns & string quartet in E flat major, Op. 81b: Allegro con brio |
5 | Sextet for 2 horns & string quartet in E flat major, Op. 81b: Adagio |
6 | Sextet for 2 horns & string quartet in E flat major, Op. 81b: Rondo |
7 | Trio for piano, flute & bassoon in G major, WoO 37: Allegro |
8 | Trio for piano, flute & bassoon in G major, WoO 37: Poco Adagio |
9 | Trio for piano, flute & bassoon in G major, WoO 37: Thema |
Disc: 60
1 | Quintet for piano, oboe, clarinet, horn & bassoon in E flat major, Op. 16: Grave |
2 | Quintet for piano, oboe, clarinet, horn & bassoon in E flat major, Op. 16: Andante cantabile |
3 | Quintet for piano, oboe, clarinet, horn & bassoon in E flat major, Op. 16: Rondo |
4 | Serenade for flute, violin & viola in D major, Op. 25: Allegro |
5 | Serenade for flute, violin & viola in D major, Op. 25: Tempo ordinario d'un Minuetto |
6 | Serenade for flute, violin & viola in D major, Op. 25: Allegro molto |
7 | B000R34A0Q001001 :v: Lamentació 2a. de la Feria V |
Editorial Reviews
- 784 works on 87 CDs: the most comprehensive Beethoven Edition currently available
- 111 works were especially recorded for this edition, including several first recordings of previously inedited pieces
- Recordings date from 1987 to 2007
- The 87 CDs come in prestigious cardboard sleeves packed in a decorative cardboard box with front flap
- German and English labeling in the booklet including alphabetical listing of all works included
- This edition was compiled on the basis of the distinguised BEETHOVEN COMPENDIUM by Barry Cooper
- Kindly supported by the Association Beethoven de France and by the renowned US Beethoven expert James F. Green, author of THE NEW HESS CATALOG OF BEETHOVENs WORKS
PERFORMING ARTISTS:
Theo Adam
Herbert Blomstedt
Rudolf Buchbinder
Phyllis Bryn-Johnson
Michael Gielen
Conrad von der Goltz
Richard Hickox
Wolfgang Holzmair
Elizabeth Leonskaja
Vitalij Marguilis
Yehudi Menuhin
Carlos Moerdijk
Kurt Moll
Anton Nanut
Peter Oswald
Ian Partridge
Hermann Prey
Svjatoslav Richter
Kurt Rydl
Andreas Schiff
Peter Shreier
Christian Tetzlaff
Dubravka Tomsic
Emmy Verhey
Deborah Voigt
Product details
- Package Dimensions : 10.5 x 5.1 x 4.9 inches; 5.92 ounces
- Manufacturer : CASCADE RECORDS/RED
- Date First Available : December 13, 2008
- Label : CASCADE RECORDS/RED
- ASIN : B001NJY68E
- Number of discs : 87
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Some people will be most interested in the "core" cycles of Beethoven's repertoire - the symphonies, concertos, string quartets, piano trios, cello and violin sonatas, and finally the piano sonatas. There are some important non-cycle works that also fall in this category like the Missa Solemnis, the Diabelli Variations, Leonore/Fidelio and other incidental music, and the late bagatelles. Other people will be most interested in the lesser-known miscellanea that are harder to find on disc. I identify more with the former, so this review is focused on those items. But consider this - the core works listed above account for roughly half of the total music contained this box - There is plenty here to explore for Beethoven-philes, and I expect it will be a long time before I have listened to all of these discs.
Symphonies:
Herbert Blomstedt's symphonies with the Dresden Staatskapelle are a definite highlight of this box. You could probably find other recordings of any of the individual symphonies that are more special, detailed, profound or passionate, but as a whole this is a remarkably consistent and satisfying cycle. The Dresden group offer great ensemble qualities and plenty of energetic and dedicated playing. Fortunately they are captured in full-bodied, gorgeous late analogue stereo sound. I have been very impressed by symphonies #2, 3, 4, 6, 7 and 9, and the other ones are nearly as good. The 5th lacks some of the visceral intensity many people expect after hearing Kleiber, but as a more classical take it is just fine.
Concertos:
Freidrich Gulda and Horst Stein conducting the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra provide respectable recordings of the piano concertos. Gulda's playing can seem cool and calculating at times, and the orchestral part can seem a bit plain, but overall there are no glaring issues. Mainly the problem is that there is no shortage of recordings of these works and it's not difficult or expensive to find more interesting and special interpretations. Sound is good for the recording period (early 70s).
Henryk Szeryng's Violin Concerto with Bernard Haitink and the Royal Concertgebow Orchestra takes an expansive approach to the piece, managing to draw it out to a full 45 minutes. The playing is very beautiful and in great late-stereo sound, but those looking for excitement in this work may be disappointed. Heifetz/Munch provides a good amount of drive and excitement, whereas Tetzlaff/Zinman manages to strike a balance between the two approaches and is quite inexpensive (the same applies to the remainder of Zinman's great concerto cycle). The Tetzlaff is my current favorite.
Cello Sonatas:
The cello sonatas with Heinrich Schiff and Till Fellner are top notch - Schiff is a brilliant cellist and Fellner, while slightly more reserved in his playing, is a great partner. The sound is excellent digital, though it's worth noting that the cello is recorded fairly closely and the piano is slightly recessed in comparison.
Violin Sonatas:
There is pretty broad agreement that Arthur Grumiaux and Clara Haskil's set of Violin sonatas was not recorded particularly well, with the piano significantly recessed in comparison to the violin. But after a few minutes of adjusting, I find the playing to be so beautiful so as to make recording quality a moot point.
Piano Trios:
The Borodin Trio provide an inspired recording of the the piano trios in warm digital sound. I'm not familiar with the trio discography but I have found this set to be quite satisfying.
String Quartets:
The quartets are split between the Sharon Quartet for the early Op. 18 works and the Guarneri digital set from Philips for the middle and late works. I must admit that I am disappointed that the Sharons were thrown in rather than simply offering a complete set of the Guarneri as was done in the previous Brilliant Classics Beethoven box. The Sharon Quartet plays these works competently though quite slowly, and although the sound is quite good (digital) I don't really find anything special in their performances. The experienced Guarneri on the other hand offer an ideal middle-road approach to the middle and late works, dishing up plenty of warm, humane playing without sacrificing the excitement in the faster movements. The consistent wisdom and taste of their interpretive choices, not just within each of these enormously varied quartets, but across the entire set, is remarkable. The Guarneri use a somewhat heavy vibrato and I sense that intonation is at times not as perfect as with some other ensembles out there. However I think the insights presented in their recordings of the quartets are worth it. Again, the sound is full-bodied and warm without being too close, and provides ample separation of the parts to fully appreciate the conversational nature of Beethoven's quartet writing.
Piano Sonatas:
Others have mentioned that Brendel's early Vox set from the 1960s seems to get lots of flak from critics (and himself) but lots of love from listeners. Brendel's playing is fairly uninhibited and unpreoccupied with perfection - rather he is more focused on conveying the mood of any given movement. Still, his approach is fairly classical with respect to tempos and rubato. At times I wish he might show some additional flexibility, especially in the late sonatas, but generally his interpretations are satisfying. Sound quality is varied. It can get pretty rough on the late sonatas, where I think even Kempff's mono cycle can sound better. In other places it is more typical for early-ish stereo, though there are frequent balance issues between channels that can distract from the music.
I apologize for not being able to comment on the other items - I have confined my review to those I am most familiar with, and frankly many more pages would be required to do justice to this enormous collection.
For the purposes of full disclosure I had the good fortune of stumbling across this set when it was mispriced at $30, and Amazon honored my order despite the error. The current asking price (around $100) gives me more pause - The symphonies, middle and late quartets and cello sonatas are all unquestionably gems, but the concertos, early quartets and piano sonatas are not really at the top of the heap. The other major items are good, though it wouldn't be hard to find better. Ultimately what makes this box special is the ability to pick out recordings of any of Beethoven's relatively unknown works at your convenience. For that reason I think these miscellanea need to hold some value to you for this box to be worth the asking price.
Finally, it's worth noting that most of the major items in this box can be purchased separately.
Let me address the major groupings in the set, and try to rate them in a way that makes sense - one rating for performance and the other for sound quality.
Symphonies and Concertos. Performance: 4 stars, Sound: 4 stars. Herbert Blomstedt and the Staatskapelle Dresden performing the symphonies. While not Solti, Walter, or Karajan, I am glad to have added these recordings to my collection. Tempos are a little slow, and the equalization is a touch dark - partially due to recording location. However the performances are clear, stereo separation is remarkable. Gulda on piano with Stein conducting the Vienna Philharmonic on most of the piano concertos is a real find. I had heard of neither pianist nor conductor before purchasing this set, but these are as fine a performance of these works as anything in my collection. (Turns out Gulda was a real character - a transgenre'd artist who faked his own death.) But the hidden treasure in this part of the collection is Stanislav Skrowaczevski conducting the Minnesota Orchestra on overtures and orchestral showpieces. Clear recordings and fantastic performances. I own his Bruckner recordings, and he is one of the most under-rated conductors of the modern era.
The Chamber Music. Performance 4 stars. Sound: 5 stars. The highlights of this part of the collection are the Piano Trios by the Borodin Trio, the Cello Sonatas by Heinrich Schiff, and the flute discs. The only slight disappointment - the violin sonatas. They were recorded in the 1950s, and sound it. Performances by Grumiaux and Haskell are quite good, though, and make up for the dated sound.
The String Quartets: Performance: 5 stars. Sound: 4. I don't exactly know what to say here. If you can find this set separately, it is going to set you back at least 40 American bucks. I have a nice stereo with a Nu-Force digital-to-analog converter, and Linn speakers. Audiophile stuff. If these were bad, I'd hear it. What I do hear is texture, sound stage, and lots of "gorgeous." The Guarneri Quartet plays these pieces with precision, conviction. Detailed, almost three dimensional sound. I think the Alexander Quartet box set is the gold standard for the Beethoven string quartets, at least to my taste. But what you get here will be all most people ever need or want.
The Piano Sonatas. Performance: 5 stars. Sound: 3 stars. This is Alfred Brendel's early 1960's set - originally offered as a Vox Box. Dating myself, but that was the budget label of the sixties. And back then, budget usually meant substandard sound and engineering. Love the performances. The sound varies from really good - clear with great acoustics - to slightly muddy, boxy sounding acoustics. But folks, this is Brendel and he turns in one of the best performances of Moonlight Sonata, and the Pathétique Sonata on CD. I am quite tickled that I now own a complete Brendel cycle, even if the critics say it's not his best.
The Stage Works. Performance: 5 stars, Sound: 5 stars. This set contains two versions of Fidelio. Leonora, the earlier version, is a 1970s recording with Herbert Blomstedt and the Staatskapelle Dresden. Fidelio is conducted by Dohnanyi with the Vienna Philharmonic. The singing is competent, the recordings are top notch. My only complaint with this section is the recording of the oratorio, Christ on the Mount of Olives. A slow, amateur performance with unacceptable engineering. Worst CD in the set. But I cannot subtract a star for one bad CD.
The Songs and Arias. Performance: 15 stars. Sound: 1000 stars. Enough said. If there was any doubt by now that this set was worth the asking price, these CDs pushed it over the top. Songs in German, English. You get Irish songs, you get Welsh songs, you get Scotch tunes, and even riddle and jokes pieces. No famous opera stars, but the singers all turn in convincing, reliable performances. This kind of music sounded wonderful in the Mozart set, and likewise here.
Summary. Can you get better recordings of these pieces? Yes. But it all comes down to time and money. 84 of 85 discs in this set are top drawer performances, most sound like they are of the digital age - the rest you accept because of the quality of the performances. I picked the set up for 27 dollars here on Amazon. Knowing what I know now, after hearing these CDs - they really are worth the asking price. This is an obscenely good deal, and I am feeling quite of a bit of "pride of ownership."
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gran colección
5.0 out of 5 stars Collezione completa ad un prezzo adeguato
5.0 out of 5 stars JesúSalgado
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent Edition with outstanding concertos ... a BARGAIN!
I have listed the main common performers in the 2011 and 2013 editions … and the new ones with comments on each.
Good old performances from the 2011 set which remain in this new edition.
Discs 1-5 The Nine Symphonies Herbert Blomstedt, Staatskapelle Dresden. Excellent recordings and likeable performances just a notch bellow Karajan, Szell, Zinman, Gardiner and Wand. I enjoyed Blomstedt’s no nonsense approach. Anyone new to Beethoven will enjoy these solid performances in good sound.
Discs 46-59 Alfred Brendel’s Sonata and piano recordings from the early 60s. These are very good early Brendel and so interesting to compare with his later complete recordings. Worth the price of the set alone. ( I know there are lots of Brendel detractors, but I really enjoy his scholastic and laid-back approach.)
Discs 11-12 The Complete Overtures with Stanislaw Skrowaczewski and the Minnesota Orchestra. These are outstanding and hard to beat. (The Reiner Beethoven recordings had two unbelievable recordings of Beethoven Overtures and Karajan’s are very powerful.)
There are many other discs with excellent performances which remain the same as in the earlier edition
What’s NEW and worth mentioning:
The PIANO CONCERTOS and Triple concerto are done by Yefim Bronfman with David Zinman and the Tonhalle of Zurich Orchestra. These are FIVE STAR performances and recordings and are a definite improvement in the new edition. To my ears, these performances rank at or very near the top of any of the many concerto recordings . Thanks to Brilliant for this outstanding change.
The VIOLIN CONCERTO is with Christian Tetzlaff with David Zinman and the Tonhalle. I love this performance. It is also FIVE STAR and right at the top of the heap. Hooray!
The STRING QUARTETS are with the Suske Quartet: Karl Suske violin 1, Klaus Peters violin 2, Karl-heinz Dommus viola, Matthias Pfaender cello. These recordings are very clear and as well recorded as many modern versions. They are good but to my ears are FOUR STAR performances. They are fine if you haven’t heard the quartets done by an eminent quartet. The change Brilliant made here is perhaps to get a better sound. I’m not sure the performances are as good as the previous edition which used two different quartets.
There are many other different performances … too many to list in detail here.
In summary: An excellent set well worth FIVE STARS, particularly for the CONCERTOS. For anyone who is new to Beethoven and/or complete editions, this set is highly recommended.
May you have many hours, weeks and years of enjoying the MASTER … the immortal Ludwig van Beethoven. Hooray for my greatest hero!
5.0 out of 5 stars Beethoven komplett
Die Trioaufnahmen mit dem Trio Èlègiaque sind sehr gut. Dann sind noch die Aufnahmen mit dem Ottetto Italiano zu erwähnen, wie auch die Aufnahmen mir dem Zurich String Trio. Das Suske Quartet Berlin habe ich erst durch diese Box kennegelernt. Die Aufnahmen sind zwar etwas älter, überzeugen aber durchweg.
Für mich als Flötist war es besonders interessant die Flötenwerke von Jean-Pierre Rampal interpretiert zu hören. Diese Aufnahmen kannte ich noch nicht. Diese Werke haben mich letztendlich zum Kauf bewogen. Ich bedauer es nicht, in dieser Qualität habe ich sie noch nicht gehört. Klangen die Werke von anderen Interpreten eher wie Kindermusik, so hört man sie von Rampal gern und immer wieder entdeckt man etwas neues.
Die Vocalwerke habe ich noch nicht gehört, kann dazu nichts sagen.
Insgesamt bin ich mit der Box sehr zufrieden. Einzig die Symphonien lassen von der Aufnahmequalität zu wünschen übrig. Das lässt dich verschmerzen, die habe ich in einer besseren Aufnahme schon in meinem CD-Regal.