Beethoven: Works for Piano
Leon McCawley
(CD CDRSN3000)
£6.50
A superb collection of some of Beethoven’s finest piano music, performed with vigour and brilliance by Leon McCawley, fast becoming a star of the contemporary piano world.
This is an ideal introduction to Beethoven’s masterful works for piano: McCawley’s recital contrasts two sets of variations with two powerful sonatas, alongside the beautiful Andanta Favori.
Leon McCawley says of this disc: “Beethoven has always been a central part of my repertoire and this selection of sonatas and variations represents some of my favourite Beethoven piano works . . . It has been a joy to record”.
Praise for Leon McCawley’s performance on this disc:
“McCawley’s soft staccato is immaculate . . . agile and brilliant” BBC Music Magazine
“. . . illuminating but never indulgent . . . exemplary clarity” Pianist
“Stupendous playing. Excellent sound” American Record Guide
Tracklisting
- 1/1. ‘32 VARIATIONS ON AN ORIGINAL THEME in C minor, Wo80 (1806)’ – Ludwig Van Beethoven
- 1/2. ‘ANDANTE FAVORI in F, Wo057 (1803)’ – Ludwig Van Beethoven
- 1/3. ‘PIANO SONATA No.8, ‘Pathétique’ in C minor, Op.13 (1798): Grave – Allegro di molto e con brio’ – Ludwig Van Beethoven
- 1/4. ‘PIANO SONATA No.8, ‘Pathétique’ in C minor, Op.13 (1798) : Adagio cantabile’ – Ludwig Van Beethoven
- 1/5. ‘PIANO SONATA No.8, ‘Pathétique’ in C minor, Op.13 (1798)’ – Ludwig Van Beethoven
- 1/6. ‘SIX VARIATIONS ON AN ORIGINAL THEME in F, Op.34 (1802)’ – Ludwig Van Beethoven
- 1/7. ‘PIANO SONATA No.26, ‘Les Adieux’ in E flat, Op.81a (1809-1810) : Das Lebewohl (Adagio-Allegro)’ – Ludwig Van Beethoven
- 1/8. ‘PIANO SONATA No.26, ‘Les Adieux’ in E flat, Op.81a (1809-1810) : Abwesenheit (Andante espressivo)’ – Ludwig Van Beethoven
- 1/9. ‘PIANO SONATA No.26, ‘Les Adieux’ in E flat, Op.81a (1809-1810) : Das Wiedersehn (Vivacissimamente)’ – Ludwig Van Beethoven