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Stephen Kovacevich : The great pianists of the 20th Century, Vol I [Classical, DualDisc]

Ludwig Van Beethoven (Artist), Stephen Kovacevich (piano) (Author) | Format: Audio CD
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Disc: 1
1. Piano Sonata In C Minor, Op.13 'Pathetique': Grave - Allegro di molto e con brio
2. Piano Sonata In C Minor, Op.13 'Pathetique': Adagio cantabile
3. Piano Sonata In C Minor, Op.13 'Pathetique': Rondo. Allegro
4. Piano Sonata In D Minor, Op. 31 No. 2: Largo - Allegro
5. Piano Sonata In D Minor, Op. 31 No. 2: Adagio
6. Piano Sonata In D Minor, Op. 31 No. 2: Allegretto
7. Piano Sonat In E Flat, Op.31 No.3 'Hunt': Allegro
8. Piano Sonat In E Flat, Op.31 No.3 'Hunt': Scherzo. Allegretto vivace
9. Piano Sonat In E Flat, Op.31 No.3 'Hunt': Menuetto. Moferato e grazioso
10. Piano Sonat In E Flat, Op.31 No.3 'Hunt': Presto con fuoco
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Disc: 2
1. Piano Sonata In A (Concl.): Langsam und sehnsuchtsvoll. Adgio ma non troppo, con affetto
2. Piano Sonata In A (Concl.): Geschwind, doch nicht zu sehr und mit Entschlossenheit. Allegro
3. Piano Sonata In E, Op. 109: Vivace ma non troppo - Adagio espressivo - Tempo I
4. Piano Sonata In E, Op. 109: Prestissimo
5. Piano Sonata In E, Op. 109: Gesangvoll, mit inningster Empfindung. Andante cantabile ed espressivo
6. Piano Sonata In A Flat, Op. 110: Moderato cantabile molto espressivo
7. Piano Sonata In A Flat, Op. 110: Allegro molto
8. Piano Sonata In A Flat, Op. 110: Adagio ma non troppo - Fuga. Allegro ma non troppo
9. Piano Sonata In C Minor, Op. 111: Maestoso - Allegro con brio ed appassionato
10. Piano Sonata In C Minor, Op. 111: Arietta. Adagio molto semplice e cantabile

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Le pianiste américain d'origine Croate Stephen Kovacevich peut apparaître comme un artiste à part dans cette fin de siècle ou la technique domine la musique. Comme il le dit lui-même : "Oubliez l'exactitude ! Laissez-vous simplement guider par la musique !" Dans ce programme entièrement consacré à Ludwig van Beethoven, le talent de Kovacevich s'exprime à plein, tant ces Sonates ont quelque chose à dire. Sous les doigts de ce pianiste discret, on découvre avec justesse les différents Beethoven qui se succèdent dans ces Sonates. Un piano romantique, expressif, intelligent. --Marc Aigneaux

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5.0 out of 5 stars Mainly for Sonatas 8, 17, and 32 May 14 2003
By "ibell21"
I'm most impressed with Kovacevich's handling of the dramatic minor key sonatas on this disc--#8 is the Pathetique, #17 is the Tempest, and #32 is of course the famous last sonata. The fast minor key movements have all the drama, concentration, and intensity one could ask for in a Beethoven sonata, and the slow movements for the most part equally impressive. (And unlike some other undoubtedly great Beethoven pianists, Kovacevich's playing never shows signs of limitations of technique.) Kovacevich's sonata #32 is I think my favourite among the 32s I know, K.'s interpretation of the second movement being transporting in the way it ought to be while at the same time being built on the firmest of structural foundations.

I like Kovacevich's #28 without being swept away by it, whereas the lyricism of ##30 and 31 sometimes verges a bit too close to mushiness for my taste. As I wrote in my (anonymous) Amazon review of his EMI re-make of #31, I like that version better partly because the textures seem clearer.

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5.0 out of 5 stars classic accounts Feb 12 2001
By "asbyip"
It is perhaps a pity that Kovacevich did not complete a Beethovan sonata cycle for Phillips in the 70s and 80s. Fortunately he is doing one now for EMI. Listening to these sonatas again confirmed that he is in the same class as Schnabel, Serkin, Arrau - and no praise can be higher ! Modern pianists cannot match his insight into these works, not even Brendel, Pollini etc.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beefy Beethoven Jan 15 2001
By JT
Excellent, overall, I found Kovacevich'a interpretation of these sonatas generally to be superior to similiar recordings I own by Arthur Rubinstein, Alfred Brendel or Christina Ortiz. Technicaly he is second to none, but it is his artistry and interprative abilities that sets him apart. He plays these pieces more agressively and uses more contrast most pianists but he does not go so far as to distract the listener from the beauty of these pieces. The sound is generally very good for recordings made in the 1970's, however tape hiss does pop up occasionally in Op.13. Although all the pieces are very good, his interpretation of Op. 13, is the best I ever heard, However, if you want to try a lighter, less agressive Beethoven get Rubinstein's playful rendering of the E-Flat Op.31, no 3 sonata , or Brendel's Op. 111 both of which are excellent.
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