Claudio Arrau: The 80th Birthday Recital

UPC: 880242586780

Product Features

Overview

Claudio Arrau: The 80th Birthday Recital celebrates the legendary pianist's milestone with a magnificent performance at New York City's Avery Fisher Hall in 1983. Renowned for his profound interpretations and technical mastery, Arrau captivates the audience with a powerful rendition of Beethoven's 'Waldstein' and 'Appassionata' sonatas, followed by exquisite pieces by Debussy, Liszt, and Chopin. This recital, captured on film by Peter Rosen, showcases why Arrau is considered one of the greatest pianists of the twentieth century.

Interesting Facts

• Claudio Arrau was known for his deep, philosophical approach to music, often described as bringing a spiritual quality to his performances.
• Avery Fisher Hall, now known as David Geffen Hall, is part of Lincoln Center and is famous for hosting world-class performances.
• Peter Rosen, the documentary director, has a notable career in capturing the essence of classical music through film.
• The 'Waldstein' Sonata and 'Appassionata' Sonata are two of Beethoven's most celebrated works, known for their technical difficulty and emotional depth.
• Debussy's 'Reflets dans l'eau', Liszt's 'Les jeux d'eau à la Villa d'Este', and Chopin's 'Scherzo No. 1 in B minor, Op. 20' are pieces that showcase the versatility and expressive capabilities of the piano.

Track Listing

1. Beethoven
   • Piano Sonata No. 21 in C major, Op. 53 'Waldstein'
   • Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor, Op. 57 'Appassionata'
2. Debussy
   • Images, Book I: Reflets dans l'eau
3. Liszt
   • Années de pèlerinage: 'Les jeux d'eau à la Villa d'Este'
   • Ballade No. 2 in B minor
4. Chopin
   • Scherzo No. 1 in B minor, Op. 20

Technical Details

• Running Time: 111 mins
• TV Format: NTSC
• Sound: PCM Stereo
• Languages: English, Deutsch, Français, Español
• Region Code: 0 (worldwide)
• Disc Format: DVD

Publishers

• EuroArts Music International GmbH
• Classical Music Vion Production, Inc.
• PerProtesical Mai Vide Pruct, Inc.
• Petar Rasan Production, Inc.

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