Beethoven – Collection / Playingtime 68 min. / The Rose Collection Audio CD 1998 / 44134CD

UPC 5703185311071

Product Details

• Label: The Rose Collection – 44134CD
• Format: CD, Compilation
• Country: Europe
• Released: 1998
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Classical, Romantic

Overview

Beethoven – Collection is a thoughtfully curated compilation featuring some of Beethoven's most beloved piano and orchestral works. Released by The Rose Collection in 1998, this album spans Beethoven's rich legacy, from the iconic Moonlight Sonata to the grandeur of the Piano Concerto No. 5 ("Emperor") and more. With a total playtime of 68 minutes, this collection brings together exemplary performances by prominent artists including Marina Bolkan, Vakhtang Badrishvili, and the Georgian SIMI Festival Orchestra, conducted by Evgeny Vovkushansky.

This album offers a deep dive into Beethoven’s genius with Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor ("Moonlight"), a staple of the Romantic piano repertoire, and the Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major, as well as the beautiful, melancholic Für Elise. Accompanying orchestral works like the Egmont Overture in F minor enrich the compilation, showcasing Beethoven's ability to convey drama and depth through both intimate and grandiose musical landscapes.

Track Listing

1. Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp Minor, Op. 27/2 "Moonlight"
   Piano: Marina Bolkan

   1. Adagio Sostenuto
   2. Allegretto
   3. Presto

2. Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat Major, Op. 73 "Emperor"
   Piano: Vakhtang Badrishvili
   Conductor: Evgeny Vovkushansky
   Orchestra: Georgian SIMI Festival Orchestra

   1. Allegro
   2. Adagio Un Poco Mosso (Attacca)
   3. Rondo. Allegro

3. Bagatelle in A Minor, "Für Elise"
   Piano: Marina Bolkan

4. Egmont Overture in F Minor, Op. 84
   Conductor: Leonid Malyshev
   Orchestra: St. Petersburg Festival Symphony Orchestra

Key Credits

• Piano: Marina Bolkan (1, 7)
• Piano: Vakhtang Badrishvili (2)
• Conductor: Evgeny Vovkushansky (2)
• Orchestra: Georgian SIMI Festival Orchestra (2)
• Conductor: Leonid Malyshev (8)
• Orchestra: St. Petersburg Festival Symphony Orchestra (8)