Nelson Freire: Great Pianists of the 20th Century

Nelson Friere (Artist), Schumann (Artist, Composer), Chopin (Artist, Composer), Mozart (Artist, Composer), Johannes Brahms (Artist), Frederick Chopin (Artist), Franz Liszt (Artist), Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Artist), Robert Schumann (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Composer: Schumann, Chopin, Mozart
• Audio CD (March 9, 1999)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Philips
• ASIN: B00000I941
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #353,961 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Fantasie In C, Op.17: Durchaus phantastisch und leidenschaftlich vorzutragen

2. Fantasie In C, Op.17: Massig

3. Fantasie In C, Op.17: Langsam getragen

4. Scherzo No.1 In B Minor, Op.20

5. Impromptu No.2 In F Sharp, Op.36

6. Mazurka In C Sharp Minor, Op.41 No.1

7. Mazurka In B Flat Minor, Op.24 No.4

8. Piano Sonata No.3 In B Minor, Op.58: Allegro maestoso

9. Piano Sonata No.3 In B Minor, Op.58: Scherzo. Molto vivace

10. Piano Sonata No.3 In B Minor, Op.58: Largo

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Disc: 2

1. Piano Sonata In F, KV.332: Allegro

2. Piano Sonata In F, KV.332: Adagio

3. Piano Sonata In F, KV.332: Allegro assai

4. Piano Sonata No.3 In F Minor, Op.5: Allegro maestoso

5. Piano Sonata No.3 In F Minor, Op.5: Andante espressivo

6. Piano Sonata No.3 In F Minor, Op.5: Scherzo. Allegro energico

7. Piano Sonata No.3 In F Minor, Op.5: Intermezzo. Andante molto

8. Piano Sonata No.3 In F Minor, Op.5: Finale. Aleegro moderato ma rubato

9. Symphonic Metamorphosis On Themes From 'Die FLedermaus'

10. Standchen

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Pianist's Pianist, June 6, 2000

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This review is from: Nelson Freire: Great Pianists of the 20th Century (Audio CD)

Nelson Freire's inclusion in this collection has brought him back to the recording studio and two new recordings, one with the Liszt concertos, another a live concert, have come out since. Sony has rereleased some budget CDs with him which, unfortunately, are badly recorded; avoid them. If you want to try his artistry, get instead this wonderful collection, plus the Phillips Duo disc which has Martha Argerich pairing up with friends on a number of works. Freire is famous for dreamy romantic works, but you'll love the subtlely and power of his Brahms 3d piano sonata as much as his Liszt or his Schumann. Among the releases of the "Great Pianists" collection, this one is a true gift which restores to the public an elusive but distinguished artist.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastically Amazing, August 19, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Nelson Freire: Great Pianists of the 20th Century (Audio CD)

Nelson Freire's astonishing tecnique, beautiful phrasing and incredible passionate poetry no doubt make him one of the world's greatest pianists. One of the bests recordings on my shelf.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bravo!, December 4, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Nelson Freire: Great Pianists of the 20th Century (Audio CD)

Known for his Chopin's preludes recording, the brazilian pianist Nelson Freire made a magic interpretation of Lizst's Totentanz, playing fortes that can be heard even when all the orchestra plays. In the mazurkas, we make a quick journey to the Paris dance clubs and cafes of the 19th century. Verve!