Evgeny Kissin Beethoven Piano Sonatas Nos. 3, 14, 23, 26, 32 180g 3LP (Vinyl)

First Solo Recital Recording In Over A Decade On 180g Vinyl 3LP!

After a break of 25 years, Evgeny Kissin signed a new exclusive contract with the Yellow Label. The partnership resumes with Beethoven, Kissin's first solo recital recording in over a decade, out now on vinyl. With a program handpicked by Kissin from recitals given over the past decade, the 3-LP set features Piano Sonatas No.14 Op.27 No.2, "Moonlight" and No.23 Op.57, "Appassionata," as well as 32 Variations in C minor WoO 80 and Piano Sonata No.32 Op.111, the composer's final work in the genre.

"These recordings were made in the moment of performance," observes the pianist. "Live recordings always surpass studio albums for me, because I feel more inspired when playing for an audience. It means a lot to me to be able to share the spirit of that live experience with others."

"It has been clear for some time that Evgeny Kissin is a Beethoven player of rare pedigree and distinction, the finest Russian-born Beethovenian since Emil Gilels" - Gramophone

Features:
• 3LP
• 180g Heavyweight Pressing
• Gatefold Jacket
• Limited time download card
• Made In Germany

Musicians:
Evgeny Kissin, piano

Selections:
LP 1
Side A:
Recorded in the Seoul Arts Center (2006)
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Piano Sonata No. 3 in C major, op. 2/3 (1795)
1. Allegro con brio
2. Adagio
3. Scherzo. Allegro - Trio
4. Allegro assai
Side B:
Recorded in Le Corum, Montpellier (2007)
32 Piano Variations on an Original Theme in C minor WoO 80 (1807)
1. Thema. Allegretto - Var. 1 - 32

LP 2
Side A:
Recorded in the Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall, New York City (2012)
Piano Sonata No. 14 In C sharp minor "Moonlight" op. 27/2 (1801)
1. Adagio sostenuto
2. Allegretto - Trio
3. Presto agitato
Side B:
Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor "Apassionata" op. 57 (1805)
1. Allegro assai
2. Andante con moto
3. Allegro ma non troppo - Presto

LP 3
Side A:
Recorded in the Musikverein, Vienna (2006)
Piano Sonata No. 26 in E flat major "Les Adieux" op. 81a (1810)
1. Das Lebewohl / Les Adieux - The Farewell (Adagio - Allegro)
2. Abwesenheit / L'Absence - The Absence (Andante espressivo)
3. Das Wiedersehen / Le Retour - The Return (Vivacissimamente)
Side B:
Recorded in the Salle des Combins, Verbier (2013)
Piano Sonata No. 32 in C minor op. 111 (1822)
1. Maestoso - Allegro con brio ed appassionato
2. Arietta. Adagio molto semplice e cantabile