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GRIGORY SOKOLOV: A Live Legacy - Beethoven, Brahms, and Mozart Piano Masterpieces / 2-CD + 1-DVD set
UPC: 028948365708
MPN: 483 6570 GHS
Brand Name: Deutsche Grammophon
Overview: The Musical Sorcerer's Triumph
Experience the profound artistry of legendary pianist Grigory Sokolov with this deluxe 2-CD + 1-DVD set from Deutsche Grammophon. Capturing the intensity and spiritual depth of his live performances, this album focuses on cornerstone works from the Classical and Romantic eras. The two CDs feature exhilarating live recordings from Sokolov’s widely celebrated 2019/20 European tour, including early and late Beethoven sonatas and the deeply introspective late piano pieces of Brahms, crowned by a generous selection of beloved encores. Hailed by critics as a "musical sorcerer," Sokolov’s playing is a study in depth and conviction, providing listeners with a uniquely transformative experience. The included DVD offers an invaluable visual document of his magnificent 2017 recital in Turin, adding Mozart and late Beethoven to the rich program. This collection is a treasure for serious piano collectors, Beethoven Sonata enthusiasts, and anyone seeking the definitive live performances of Romantic piano literature.
Text from the backside of the product:
Live recordings from Grigory Sokolov's triumphant 2019/20 tour, his fourth release with DG. Focusing on early and late Beethoven sonatas and Brahms's late piano pieces, the "musical sorcerer" has been entrancing audiences and critics across Europe: "His pianism is stupendous... but Sokolov's real magic occurs in the moment, in his fine art of making music live, transcending epochs, levitating, always mindful that our playing must end" (Tagesspiegel). The DVD documents his Turin concert of 2017.
Product Features
- Artist: Grigory Sokolov (Piano)
- Format: 2 x CD, 1 x DVD-Video, Live Album, Set
- Genre: Classical, Romantic, Baroque, Impressionist, Piano Solo
- CD Recording Dates: Live concerts from 2019/20 European Tour (Zaragoza, Wuppertal, Rabbi)
- DVD Recording Date: Live concert from Auditorium Giovanni Agnelli del Lingotto, Turin, 2017
- Total Time: CD 1: 47:52; CD 2: 79:03; DVD: 139:00
- Works: Masterworks by Beethoven, Brahms, Mozart, Schubert, Rameau, Rachmaninov, Chopin, Schumann, and Debussy.
Interesting Facts about Sokolov's Live Recordings
- The Power of Encores: Grigory Sokolov is famous for his exceptional generosity with encores, often performing up to seven pieces that form a mini-recital in themselves. This album beautifully captures that tradition, featuring seven captivating encores on CD 2, including intimate works by Schubert and Impressionistic pieces by Debussy.
- Contrasting Beethoven: The CD program pairs Beethoven’s youthful and brilliant Piano Sonata No. 3, Op. 2 No. 3 (a dazzling virtuoso work) with his later, deeply characterful and often humorous 11 Bagatelles, Op. 119, providing a unique perspective on the composer's stylistic evolution.
- The Late Brahms Master: Sokolov’s commitment to the profound late Romanticism of Brahms shines through his inclusion of the composer's final, deeply melancholic collections: Piano Pieces, Opp. 118 and 119. These pieces are widely considered some of the most moving and technically challenging works in the entire piano repertoire.
- A Rare Visual Document: Sokolov is known for his aversion to interviews and commercial recordings, making the inclusion of the 2017 Turin concert DVD particularly valuable. The video offers the opportunity to witness his unparalleled concentration and command over a diverse program spanning centuries.
Track Listing with Timings
CD 1: Ludwig van Beethoven (Total Time: 47:52)
| Track | Composition | Movement/Title | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-1 | Piano Sonata No. 3 in C major, Op. 2 No. 3 | I. Allegro con brio | 12:30 |
| 1-2 | II. Adagio | 7:49 | |
| 1-3 | III. Scherzo. Allegro – Trio | 5:13 | |
| 1-4 | IV. Allegro assai | 5:55 | |
| 11 Bagatelles, Op. 119 | |||
| 1-5 | No. 1 in G minor: Allegretto | 2:29 | |
| 1-6 | No. 2 in C major: Andante con moto | 1:23 | |
| 1-7 | No. 3 in D major: À l'Allemande | 1:54 | |
| 1-8 | No. 4 in A major: Andante cantabile | 1:31 | |
| 1-9 | No. 5 in C minor: Risoluto | 1:18 | |
| 1-10 | No. 6 in G major: Andante – Allegretto | 1:42 | |
| 1-11 | No. 7 in C major: Allegro, ma non troppo | 1:11 | |
| 1-12 | No. 8 in C major: Moderato cantabile | 1:37 | |
| 1-13 | No. 9 in A minor: Vivace moderato | 0:40 | |
| 1-14 | No. 10 in A major: Allegramente | 0:20 | |
| 1-15 | No. 11 in B flat major: Andante, ma non troppo | 2:20 |
CD 2: Johannes Brahms & Encores (Total Time: 79:03)
| Track | Composition | Movement/Title | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Piano Pieces, Op. 118 (J. Brahms) | |||
| 2-1 | No. 1 in A minor: Intermezzo. Allegro non assai | 2:12 | |
| 2-2 | No. 2 in A major: Intermezzo. Andante teneramente | 6:53 | |
| 2-3 | No. 3 in G minor: Ballade. Allegro energico | 4:16 | |
| 2-4 | No. 4 in F minor: Intermezzo. Allegretto un poco agitato | 4:01 | |
| 2-5 | No. 5 in F major: Romanze. Andante – Allegretto grazioso | 4:48 | |
| 2-6 | No. 6 in E flat minor: Intermezzo. Andante, largo e mesto | 4:53 | |
| 4 Piano Pieces, Op. 119 (J. Brahms) | |||
| 2-7 | No. 1 in B minor: Intermezzo. Adagio | 3:41 | |
| 2-8 | No. 2 in E minor: Intermezzo. Andantino un poco agitato | 6:09 | |
| 2-9 | No. 3 in C major: Intermezzo. Grazioso e giocoso | 2:00 | |
| 2-10 | No. 4 in E flat major: Rhapsodie. Allegro risoluto | 6:20 | |
| Encores (Schubert, Rameau, Brahms, Rachmaninov, Debussy) | |||
| 2-11 | F. Schubert: Impromptu in A flat major, D 935/2 (Op. 142/2) | 8:54 | |
| 2-12 | J.-P. Rameau: Les Sauvages (from Nouvelles Suites) | 1:57 | |
| 2-13 | J. Brahms: Intermezzo in B flat minor, Op. 117 No. 2 | 5:35 | |
| 2-14 | J.-P. Rameau: Le Rappel des oiseaux (from Pièces de Clavecin) | 2:56 | |
| 2-15 | S. Rachmaninov: Prelude in G sharp minor, Op. 32 No. 12 | 3:03 | |
| 2-16 | F. Schubert: Allegretto in C minor, D 915 | 6:16 | |
| 2-17 | C. Debussy: Des pas sur la neige (from Préludes, Book 1) | 4:32 |
DVD: Live in Turin 2017 (Total Time: 139:00)
| Track | Composition | Movement/Title | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| W.A. Mozart: Piano Sonata in C major, K 545 | |||
| 1 | Allegro | 5:22 | |
| 2 | Andante | 5:14 | |
| 3 | Rondo. Allegretto | 2:46 | |
| W.A. Mozart: Fantasia & Sonata in C minor, K 475 & 457 | |||
| 4 | Fantasia K 475: Adagio - Allegro - Andantino - Più Allegro - Tempo I | 13:00 | |
| 5 | Sonata K 457: Molto Allegro | 10:45 | |
| 6 | Sonata K 457: Adagio | 10:03 | |
| 7 | Sonata K 457: Allegro assai | 6:45 | |
| L. van Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 27 in E minor, Op. 90 | |||
| 8 | I. Mit Lebhaftigkeit und durchaus mit Empfindung und Ausdruck | 6:16 | |
| 9 | II. Nicht zu geschwind und sehr singbar vorgetragen | 7:46 | |
| L. van Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111 | |||
| 10 | I. Maestoso - Allegro con brio ed Appassionato | 10:05 | |
| 11 | II. Arietta. Adagio molto semplice e cantabile | 24:06 | |
| Encores (Schubert, Chopin, Rameau, Schumann, Debussy) | |||
| 12 | F. Schubert: Moment Musical in C major, D 780/1 (Op. 94/1) | 7:49 | |
| 13 | F. Chopin: Nocturne No. 1 in B major, Op. 32/1 | 5:51 | |
| 14 | F. Chopin: Nocturne No. 2 in A flat major, Op. 32/2 | 7:15 | |
| 15 | J.-P. Rameau: L'Indiscrète (from Pièces de Clavecin) | 1:53 | |
| 16 | R. Schumann: Arabeske Op. 18 | 8:50 | |
| 17 | C. Debussy: Canope (from Préludes, Book 2) | 3:24 |
Publishers
- Label: Deutsche Grammophon GmbH
- Phonographic Copyright $\mathbf{\boldsymbol{\mathbf{\boldsymbol{\mathbf{P}}}}}}$: AMC s.r.l., Italy (2020), under exclusive license to Deutsche Grammophon GmbH
- Artwork & Editorial $\mathbf{\boldsymbol{\mathbf{\boldsymbol{\mathbf{C}}}}}}$: Deutsche Grammophon GmbH (2020)
- Format: 2 CDs + 1 DVD Set
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