Beethoven: Sonatas for Piano and Cello

Ludwig van Beethoven (Composer), Mischa Maisky (Performer), Martha Angerich (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Mischa Maisky, Martha Angerich
• Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven
• Audio CD (November 25, 1997)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Deutsche Grammophon
• ASIN: B000001GZB
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #182,461 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Twelve Variations In F Major On The Theme 'Ein Madchen oder Weibchen' From Mozart's Opera 'The Magic Flute': Thema. Allegretto

2. Seven Variations In E flat Major On The Duet 'Bei Mannern, welche Liebe fuhlen' From 'The Magic Flute': Variation I

3. Seven Variations In E flat Major On The Duet 'Bei Mannern, welche Liebe fuhlen' From 'The Magic Flute': Variation II

4. Seven Variations In E flat Major On The Duet 'Bei Mannern, welche Liebe fuhlen' From 'The Magic Flute': Variation III

5. Seven Variations In E flat Major On The Duet 'Bei Mannern, welche Liebe fuhlen' From 'The Magic Flute': Variation IV

6. Seven Variations In E flat Major On The Duet 'Bei Mannern, welche Liebe fuhlen' From 'The Magic Flute': Variation V

7. Seven Variations In E flat Major On The Duet 'Bei Mannern, welche Liebe fuhlen' From 'The Magic Flute': Variation VI

8. Seven Variations In E flat Major On The Duet 'Bei Mannern, welche Liebe fuhlen' From 'The Magic Flute': Variation VII

9. Seven Variations In E flat Major On The Duet 'Bei Mannern, welche Liebe fuhlen' From 'The Magic Flute': Variation VIII

10. Seven Variations In E flat Major On The Duet 'Bei Mannern, welche Liebe fuhlen' From 'The Magic Flute': Variation IX

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Disc: 2

1. Sonata For Piano & Cello In A Major Op. 69: 1. Allegro ma non tanto

2. Sonata For Piano & Cello In A Major Op. 69: 2. Scherzo. Allegro molto

3. Sonata For Piano & Cello In A Major Op. 69: 3. Adagio cantabile

4. Sonata For Piano & Cello In A Major Op. 69: 4. Allegro vivace

5. Sonata For Piano & Cello In C Major Op. 102, No. 1: 1. Andante -

6. Sonata For Piano & Cello In C Major Op. 102, No. 1: Allegro vivace

7. Sonata For Piano & Cello In C Major Op. 102, No. 1: 2. Adagio - Tempo d'Andante -

8. Sonata For Piano & Cello In C Major Op. 102, No. 1: Allegro vivace

9. Sonata For Piano & Cello In D Major Op. 102, No. 2: 1. Allegro con brio

10. Sonata For Piano & Cello In D Major Op. 102, No. 2: 2. Adagio con molto sentimento d'affetto - attacca:

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Customer Reviews

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fiery rendition of the sonatas, October 14, 2000

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"kv581" (Durham, NC United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Beethoven: Sonatas for Piano and Cello (Audio CD)

The performances here are first rate. While they do not surpass the classic Richter/Rostropovich recordings, they nevertheless a offer a distinctive view of these beautiful sonatas. Like the Richter/Rostropovich collaboration, the Argerich/Maisky team is one of equal partnership (though with a slight but noticable nod to the pianist). In fact, sometimes Argerich seems to even dominate and lead the music, which, with a musician of her caliber, isn't necessarily a bad thing. As is with much of Argerich's performances, the music here is intense and driven. For those who own the Argerich/Kremer set of Beethoven violin sonatas, you will certainly hear many stylistic similarities. Oh, and don't forget the three variations (basically encores) included here. They are very pleasant as well. Recommended.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hat Trick, May 8, 2001

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Dennis Davis "lapinblanc" - See all my reviews
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The thing about Beethoven's chamber music is that he often "pretends" he's writing for orchestra. This is nowhere more evident than in the cello sonatas, in which the cello may be both a solo instrument and the bass line of the orchestral texture, and the piano may be a solo instrument or provide the inner voices of the orchesral texture-and, of course, Beethoven calls on both performers to wear both hats, and to alternate between them frequently, sometimes within the space of a single measure. Apart from the individual mastery of both these performers, the reason why this recording is so successful is that Argerich and Maisky do such an excellent and intelligent job of changing hats as the music requires. It is a beautiful and wonderfully engaging performance, of such interpretive richness that you're guaranteed to hear more every time you listen to it. And, of course, nobody can touch the mellifluous lushness of Maisky's tone.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fiery, Splendid Performances Of Beethoven's Cello Sonatas, December 14, 2001

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John Kwok (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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Since I haven't heard the legendary recordings with Richter and Rostropovich, I can't compare their traversal of Beethoven's cello sonatas with Argerich's and Maisky's. Yet I think this is one of the most exciting recordings of Beethoven's chamber music I've heard, notable for Argerich's dramatic playing. Yet Maisky comes across as a skillful interpreter of his own, not once taking a back seat to Argerich's keyboard pyrotechnics. Instead, what you have hear is a splendid collaboration between equally gifted musicians, in which one occasionally takes the lead. There is clearly an atmosphere of familiarity, warmth, and indeed, friendship, in their playing. These fine performances are enhanced by Deutsche Grammophon's state-of-the-art digital recording.