Beethoven · Sviatoslav Richter – The Master: Volume 1 / Audio CD

UPC 028947581246

Product Details

• Label: Decca – 475 8124
• Series: Richter The Master – Volume 1
• Format: 2 x CD, Compilation
• Country: Europe
• Released: 2007
• Genre: Classical

Overview

The Master: Volume 1 features the legendary Russian pianist Sviatoslav Richter performing some of Beethoven’s most celebrated piano sonatas. This two-disc compilation includes a range of works spanning Beethoven’s late period, showcasing Richter’s unparalleled technique and expressive depth. The album includes masterpieces such as the dramatic Appassionata Sonata, the emotionally profound Sonata Op. 109, and the final two sonatas, Op. 110 and Op. 111, demonstrating Richter's complete mastery of Beethoven’s piano works.

Track Listing

CD 1

Piano Sonata No. 19 in G Minor, Op. 49 No. 1

1. I. Andante – 5:35
2. II. Rondo: Allegro – 3:42

Piano Sonata No. 20 in G Major, Op. 49 No. 2

1. I. Allegro Ma Non Troppo – 5:02
2. II. Tempo di Menuetto – 3:59

Piano Sonata No. 22 in F Major, Op. 54

1. I. In Tempo d'un Menuetto – 6:04
2. II. Allegretto – 6:12

Piano Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57 "Appassionata"

1. I. Allegro Assai – 11:39
2. II. Andante Con Moto – 6:48
3. III. Allegro Ma Non Troppo – 8:35

CD 2

Piano Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109

1. I. Vivace, Ma Non Troppo — Adagio Espressivo — Tempo I – 3:32
2. II. Prestissimo – 2:34
3. III. Gesangvoll, Mit Innigster Empfindung. Andante Molto Cantabile Ed Espressivo – 12:10

Piano Sonata No. 31 in A Flat Major, Op. 110

1. I. Moderato Cantabile Molto Espressivo – 6:22
2. II. Allegro Molto – 2:48
3. III. Adagio Ma Non Troppo – 3:53
4. Fuga: Allegro Ma Non Troppo – 7:31

Piano Sonata No. 32 in C Minor, Op. 111

1. I. Maestoso – 1:36
2. Allegro Con Brio Ed Appassionato – 7:09
3. II. Arietta: Adagio Molto Semplice E Cantabile – 16:47

Key Credits

• Piano: Sviatoslav Richter
• Composed By: Ludwig van Beethoven
• Producer: Rupert Faustle (Tracks 2-8 to 2-11)
• Art Direction: Claudia Wafer
• Liner Notes: Klaus Bennert, Peter Cossé
• Engineer: Various engineers for each recording
• Photography: Decca