MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Great Pianists of the 20th Century - Wilhelm Backhaus I

 
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MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Great Pianists of the 20th Century - Wilhelm Backhaus I
Wilhelm Backhaus (piano)

[ Philips / Decca / 2 CD ]

Release Date: Thursday 1 June 2000

Backhaus made his first concert tour at the age of sixteen. In 1900 he went to England and in 1901 played for the first time in Manchester at the Gentleman's Concerts. In 1902 he performed at the Hallé Concerts, and thereafter in 12 concerts at the Queen's Hall, London, and played 6 different piano concertos at the Promenade Concerts. (Wiki)

This 200-CD edition is not only the largest project ever undertaken by a recording company in the history of recorded music, but it also marks the first time that all the major recording companies have participated in a project developed by one of their competitors. These partners, EMI Classics, BMG Classics, Deutsche Grammophon, Decca, Sony Classical, Vanguard Classics and Teldec Classics, to mention only a few, are among the greatest labels in the history of recorded music. We are also honoured that Steinway & Sons has supported this project from the very beginning and has decided to become our official sponsor.

GREAT PIANISTS OF THE 20TH CENTURY is a celebration of great artistry; it is also the result of extensive and careful research on the part of all who have participated in its creation. We trust that it will bring joy as well as enlightenment to generations of music lovers to come in the new millennium.

Tracks:

Beethoven:
Piano Sonata In C Minor, Op. 13 "Pathétique"
Piano Sonata In D Minor, Op. 31 No. 2 "Tempest"
Piano Sonata In E Flat, Op. 81a "Les Adieux"
Piano Sonata In C Minor, Op. 111
Piano Sonata In G, Op. 79

Schubert:
Impromptu No. 2 In E Flat: Allegro Molto Moderato

Schumann:
Fantasiestücke, Op. 12 - No. 3: Warum?

Liszt:
Soirées De Vienne

Chopin:
Etude No. 2 In F Minor

Brahms:
Klavierstücke, Op. 119 - No. 3: Intermezzo In C
Piano Concerto No. 2 In B Flat, Op. 83
(with the Vienna Philharmonic)