Murray Perahia – The Complete Analogue Recordings 1972-1980 Remastered / Sony Classical 15x Audio CD, Box Set 2017 / 88985416702

UPC 889854167028

Product Details

• Label: Sony Classical
• Format: 15 x CD, Album, Box Set, Compilation
• Country: UK & Europe
• Release Date: August 18, 2017
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Romantic, Classical, Modern

Overview

Dive into the exquisite artistry of Murray Perahia, one of the 20th century’s most celebrated pianists, with The Complete Analogue Recordings 1972-1980. This meticulously remastered collection showcases Perahia’s early brilliance, featuring masterful interpretations of works by Schumann, Chopin, Mendelssohn, and Mozart. Spanning Romantic, Classical, and Modern styles, this box set captures Perahia’s technical precision, emotional depth, and a profound connection with the repertoire.

Collaborating with ensembles like the English Chamber Orchestra and legendary conductor Sir Neville Marriner, Perahia not only performs but also conducts in stunning recordings of Mozart’s piano concertos. This 15-CD set is a treasure trove for classical music enthusiasts, encapsulating an era of timeless piano performances.

Track Listing

CD 1: Schumann - Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6 / Fantasiestücke, Op. 12

• Davidsbündlertänze – 18 Character Pieces (Complete)
• Fantasiestücke – 8 Pieces, including "Des Abends," "Aufschwung," and "Traumes Wirren."

CD 2: Chopin - Piano Sonatas

• Sonata No. 2 in B-flat Minor, Op. 35 ("Funeral March").
• Sonata No. 3 in B Minor, Op. 58.

CD 3: Mendelssohn - Piano Concertos

• Piano Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 25.
• Piano Concerto No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 40.

CD 4: Chopin - 24 Préludes, Op. 28 and Posthumous Preludes

CD 5: Perahia Plays and Conducts Mozart

• Piano Concertos Nos. 24 (K. 491) & 14 (K. 449).

CD 6: Schumann - Symphonic Études, Op. 13 / Papillons, Op. 2

CDs 7-8: Perahia Plays and Conducts Mozart

• Concertos Nos. 21 (K. 467), 9 (K. 271), 20 (K. 466), 11 (K. 413), & 27 (K. 595).

Key Credits

• Pianist: Murray Perahia
• Conductor: Murray Perahia, Sir Neville Marriner
• Ensembles: English Chamber Orchestra, Academy of St Martin in the Fields
• Composers: Schumann, Chopin, Mendelssohn, Mozart