Michelangeli Plays Beethoven – Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Sonata in C major, plus Scarlatti & Galuppi | DVD

UPC: 809478009399

Product Features

• Performer: Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli (Piano)
• Works:Recording Venue: RAI, Turin, 1962
  • Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827):
    • Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111
    • Sonata in C major, Op. 2 No. 3
  • Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757):
    • Sonata in C minor, K11/L352
    • Sonata in C major, K159/L104
    • Sonata in A major, K322/L483
    • Sonata in B minor, K27/L449
  • Baldassare Galuppi (1706-1785):
    • Sonata in C major
• DVD Format: NTSC, All Regions
• Sound Format: LPCM Mono
• Picture Format: 4:3
• Running Time: Approx. 84 minutes

Overview

This historic recording from 1962 captures legendary Italian pianist Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli at the peak of his powers, performing two of Beethoven's greatest sonatas alongside works by Scarlatti and Galuppi. Michelangeli's precise technique and unparalleled clarity make this a rare and treasured recording for classical music lovers.

The concert opens with Beethoven's Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111, a profound and emotional work that showcases the composer's late style, followed by the early and virtuosic Sonata in C major, Op. 2 No. 3. Michelangeli also brings his brilliance to a selection of Scarlatti’s sonatas, known for their technical demands and intricate keyboard lines, as well as Galuppi’s graceful Sonata in C major.

Filmed in Turin and restored for this DVD release, Michelangeli’s performance offers a unique opportunity to witness his artistry in high-quality audio and video.

Interesting Facts

• Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli is widely regarded as one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century, noted for his technical perfection and interpretive depth.
• This recording, made at RAI (Italian Radio and Television) in Turin in 1962, is one of the few filmed performances of Michelangeli available today, making it a rare treasure for classical music collectors.
• The Sonata No. 32 in C minor is Beethoven’s final piano sonata, composed in 1821-1822, and is famous for its emotional complexity and innovative structure.
• Scarlatti’s keyboard sonatas are known for their brilliant use of rhythm and harmony, with influences from both Spanish folk music and Baroque traditions.
• The inclusion of Galuppi's work, an Italian composer known for his operas and keyboard music, provides a perfect complement to the program with its elegance and charm.

Track Listing

1. Ludwig van Beethoven:

   • Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111
   • Sonata in C major, Op. 2 No. 3

2. Baldassare Galuppi:

   • Sonata in C major

3. Domenico Scarlatti:

   • Sonata in C minor, K11/L352
   • Sonata in C major, K159/L104
   • Sonata in A major, K322/L483
   • Sonata in B minor, K27/L449

Publishers

• Label: Opus Arte
• Release Year: 2005 (Original Recording from 1962)

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