Orfeo of munich has just issued another set c 808 109 l, 9 cds, mono of beethoven s 32 piano sonatas with gulda, recorded in 1953 and 1954 in mono sound. Friedrich gulda plays mozart piano sonatas n11 kv 331 and n kv 333. Although originally not intended to be a meaningful whole, as a set they compose one of the most important collections of works in the history of music. The four sonatas here are taken from the 1967 recordings. Wilhelm kempffs own version did not fare any better by comparison to gulda s deeply sonorous and ominous reading 5. First, gulda s technique is better than any i have ever heard, sailing through the most difficult passages with audible ease. The appearance of a new, complete recording by friedrich gulda of the beethoven sonatas, made before his two previously known cycles, can be regarded as a. Beethoven complete piano sonatas friedrich gulda amadeo. Frederich gulda performs and conducts beethovens piano concerto no. After listening to samples and reading his bio, i want to purchase his 1967 set of piano sonatas originally released for the austrian label amadeo. This 1964 salzburg festival recital, recorded in acceptable if unflattering mono sound, finds him on best behaviour though some may be offended by his obvious. The inside notes provide nothing more than a thumbnail of each sonata, concluding with friedrich gulda, piano. Ludwig van beethoven wrote his 32 piano sonatas between 1795 and 1822.
Friedrich gulda recorded the complete piano sonatas of ludwig van beethoven three times, first in 1954 for austrian radio which is released in this mono set by orfeo, then for a second time between 1954 and 1958 for decca, and last in 1967 for amadeo. Brilliant classics makes friedrich gulda s 1967 amedeo beethoven cycle available on the american market for the first time since philips mid1980s reissue. This comprehensive, 10cd edition documents the development of guldas approach to the composer from 1948 until his last recordings in 1999, and includes concertos, sonatas and the rare mozart tapes of sonatas recorded in winter 198081 and for which the. Wilhelm walter friedrich kempff 25 november 1895 23 may 1991 was a german pianist and composer. I created this video from the lp depicted above, issued on the. Both sets can be purchased as imports, while a domestic double decca release includes all the decca cycles stereo material. The late, renowned austrian pianist friedrich gulda performs 2 mozart piano sonatas. The appearance of a new, complete recording by friedrich gulda of the beethoven sonatas, made before his two previously known cycles, can be regarded as a sensation. Friedrich gulda beethoven the complete piano sonatas. Friedrich gulda, and amsi mastering steve hoffman music forums.
Piano sonatas complete friedrich gulda on allmusic. Friedrich gulda was a special pianist, and nothing says this more clearly than his mozart recordings for deutsche grammophon. Last weeks beethoven thread got me interested in friedrich gulda thank you, martingr. Beethoven complete piano sonatas friedrich gulda amadeo 89007. Apr 26, 2015 the late, renowned austrian pianist friedrich gulda performs 2 mozart piano sonatas. Classical and jazz pianist and composer, friedrich gulda was one of austrias premiere pianists. Friedrich guldas recording of the socalled old testament of classical keyboard in the shape of bachs the welltempered clavier almost instantly became my.
Piano sonatas complete by friedrich gulda, beethoven, na from amazons classical music store. In a performance captured in 1995 friedrich gulda plays two pieces composed by mozart. Born in vienna in 1930, gulda started piano lessons at the age of seven. Aug 28, 2010 in this 1954 recording, friedrich gulda performs the first movement of beethoven s first piano sonata, op. I believe these austrian radio beethoven broadcast recordings with friedrich gulda 195354 for the sonatas, 1957 for the variation sets and op. Nearly all the big hitters are in here, apart from the pathetique and the hammerklavier. Stylistically speaking, they are closer to guldas earlytolate1950s studio cycle for decca than to his late1960s amadeo remakes. Friedrich gulda was nothing if not an eccentric musician, and he was just as likely to regale his listeners with jazz improvisations as with the bach or beethoven they had come to hear. If a pianist makes three recordings within 20 years of the most important cycle for his instrument then it would be regarded, even by today s standards, as extraordinary. Friedrich gulda, beethoven friedrich gulda, beethoven piano sonatas. Annie fischer, claude frank, richard goode, maria grinberg, friedrich gulda, jeno jando. Stream friedrich gulda on amazon music unlimited now. Apr 07, 2016 live at the beethovenfest bonn, germany, 1970. This performance was recorded in 1989 in munich, germany.
Friedrich gulda recorded the cycle of 32 beethoven sonatas twice. Beethoven 32 piano sonatas friedrich gulda gramola 11lp box 1967 recording. Guldas beethoven cycle is the best ive ever heard, aside from schnabels. Buy friedrich guldas album titled the mozart tapes. The release while it has virtues, which i will get to below is being oversold. Beethoven 32 piano sonatas friedrich gulda gramola 11lp. On 14 november, friedrich gulda was awarded the deutsche schallplattenpreis 1968 or german record prize 1968 for the recording with amadeo of 32 beethoven sonatas. Box set of beethoven complete piano sonatas by friedrich gulda add recordings made in 1967 on 9 cds and supplied with 8 page booklet of non english. Wilhelm kempffs own version did not fare any better by comparison to guldas deeply sonorous and ominous reading 5. Friedrich gulda fully lived up to his reputation of the beethoven ring honorian, and this cycle of beethovens concertos is nothing less than a monumental record of his superb artistry. Friedrich guldas stereo beethoven sonata cycle from the late sixties for the amadeo label has had several cd incarnations, including at least two from philips. Friedrich gulda 16 may 1930 27 january 2000 was an austrian pianist and composer who worked in both the classical and jazz fields.
Brilliant classics makes friedrich guldas 1967 amedeo beethoven cycle available on the american market for the first time since philips mid1980s reissue. Friedrich gulda beethoven eroica variations in eflat. Gulda played schubert the way he played mozart and beethovenstraightforward with a good amount of energy and clean linesthus his performance of the d. Beethovens 1970 bicentennial ushered in a slew of recordings, including a piano concerto cycle from decca featuring soloist friedrich gulda with the vienna philharmonic under horst steins direction. Gulda s beethoven cycle is the best ive ever heard, aside from schnabels. Friedrich gulda plays beethoven by friedrich gulda. Brilliant classics makes friedrich guldas 1967 amadeo beethoven cycle available on the american market for the first time since philips mid1980s reissue. Aug 23, 2019 gulda played schubert the way he played mozart and beethovenstraightforward with a good amount of energy and clean linesthus his performance of the d. The prebeethoven fantasia k475 in guldas hands virtually blew his listeners away with his powerful dynamics that hitherto reserved by nearly every famed pianist for beethovens minor key piano works. I believe these austrian radio beethoven broadcast recordings with friedrich gulda 195354 for the sonatas, 1957 for the variation sets and.
When he was 12, he enrolled in read full biography. Friedrich guldas stuttgart recitals the art music lounge. This set represents the pianists first recorded traversal of the 32. I also have notsofond memories of amadeos own cd edition, remastered with fake reverberation and only one access track per sonata. I wondered why other big name conductors like karajan did not record this cycle with gulda, but upon reading some information about gulda and karajans sour. The pre beethoven fantasia k475 in gulda s hands virtually blew his listeners away with his powerful dynamics that hitherto reserved by nearly every famed pianist for beethoven s minor key piano works. The stillimpressive sonics convey a wide dynamic range, a reverberant concerthall realism, and an ideal soloistorchestra perspective. First, guldas technique is better than any i have ever heard, sailing through the most difficult passages with audible ease. Amadeos own cd edition was marred by fake reverb and only one access track per sonata. Friedrich gulda fully lived up to his reputation of the beethoven ring honorian, and this cycle of beethoven s concertos is nothing less than a monumental record of his superb artistry. Friedrich gulda the welltempered clavier, book 1 2 cd.
In this 1954 recording, friedrich gulda performs the first movement of beethovens first piano sonata, op. Friedrich gulda plays beethoven and bach at the beethovenfest. Born in vienna the son of a teacher, gulda began learning to play the piano from felix pazofsky at the wiener volkskonservatorium, aged 7. Ludwig van beethoven wrote his 35 piano sonatas between 1795 and 1822. May 16, 2006 last weeks beethoven thread got me interested in friedrich gulda thank you, martingr.
Sonata in b flat major, k 333 and sonata in d major k 576. Complete your beethoven friedrich gulda collection. From the packaging provided by decca, you might assume that this was simply a pleasant collection of the major beethoven piano sonatas. Orfeo of munich has just issued another set c 808 109 l, 9 cds, mono of beethovens 32 piano sonatas with gulda, recorded in 1953 and 1954 in mono sound. Ive found two complete cd sets from this cycle, and im looking for advice on which to buy. Of course such facility would be meaningless, if not in the service of the music, which is the second point.
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