Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Nos. 13, 14 & 15, Opp. 27:1-2, 28

Ludwig van Beethoven (Composer), Maurizio Pollini (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Maurizio Pollini
• Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven
• Audio CD (February 11, 1992)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Deutsche Grammophon
• ASIN: B000001GBE
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #214,213 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Never surpassed!, April 11, 2001

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R. M Connors (Dedham, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Nos. 13, 14 & 15, Opp. 27:1-2, 28 (Audio CD)

Several years ago I heard about half of the Pastoral sonata from this album on the radio, and it startled and haunted me until I recently got my own copy. Pollini's playing is pure pleasure; a lovely blend of aggressiveness and restraint; each note so gorgeously expressed it can be practically hugged and enjoyed simply for itself. This playing is unique and not to be missed!!

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not to be overlooked, March 10, 2004

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Anthony S. "ayso" (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Nos. 13, 14 & 15, Opp. 27:1-2, 28 (Audio CD)

There is much to enjoy in Pollini's ongoing Beethoven cycle on DG, the most famous set being the late sonatas recorded in the '70s and the most recent a welcome double album including both a studio and live version of the "Appassionata" (he has done the concertos and "Waldstein" twice as well). As other reviewers have noted, this version of the "Moonlight" sonata stands among the best, but the other sonata quasi una fanatasia is just as persuasive, if not more so. The "Pastoral" on this disc strikes me as most convincing in its well-judged phrasing, natural pace, and warm tone--recommended without reservation.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous!, October 30, 2006

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S. Heinen (Tulsa, OK United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Nos. 13, 14 & 15, Opp. 27:1-2, 28 (Audio CD)

I bought this CD years ago, loved it, but gave it away when I bought a complete set of Beethoven Sonatas by Brendel. BIG mistake! Although Brendel is a fine performer, this disk by Pollini is one for the ages and the other version just was not the same. I recently bought this disk again and have been reminded how much I love it.

I think this is my favorite solo piano CD.