Philippe Entremont - Entremont Plays Beethoven - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

In a world sometimes tired of contemplating it's own treasures, a plethora of discography with immediate and commonplace access can make the of a new recording dedicated to some of Beethoven's 32 sonatas surprising. More particularly, the choice made by an artist such as Philippe Entremont, after 70 years of a phenomenal career, to focus on one of the Viennese Master's most recorded parts, reflects the complexity and intensity governing the relationship between the performer and the work, the relationship between his instrument and the orchestral aspects of the writing. This year, the exceptional artist celebrates two anniversaries. 70 years on the international stage and his 85th birthday. The few sonatas on this album, milestones in Beethoven's oeuvre, are just a short list for the audience. For the very choice of the works testifies to a passionate commitment, a gourmet and jubilant approach to do justice, with style and elegance, to a long journey initiated in 1957, during a recording made at Pathé. Album Tracks 1. Piano Sonata No. 20 in G Major, Op. 49, No. 2 2. 1. I. Allegro Ma Non Troppo 3. 2. II. Tempo Di Menuetto 4. Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-Sharp minor, Op. 27, No. 2, InchMoonlightInch 5. 3. I. Adagio Sostenuto 6. 4. II. Allegretto 7. 5. III. Presto Agitato 8. Piano Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109 9. 6. I. Vivace Ma Non Troppo - Adagio Espressivo 10. 7. II. Prestissimo 11. 8. III. Andante Molto Cantabile Ed Espressivo and Variations 12. Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor, Op. 57, InchAppassionataInch 13. 9. I. Allegro Assai 14. 10. II. Andante Con Moto 15. 11. III. Allegro Ma Non Troppo - Presto