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Beethoven: Diabelli Variations, Op. 120

Daniel-Ben Pienaar

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Format: CD

Cat No: AV2260

Release Date:  15 October 2012

Label:  Avie

Packaging Type:  Jewel Case

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  822252226027

Genres:  Classical  Solo Instrumental  

  • Description

    Following critically acclaimed traversals of Mozart's Sonatas and J.S. Bach's groundbreaking Goldberg Variations, Daniel-Ben Pienaar scales the heights of Beethoven's monumental Diabelli Variations, complemented by the six Bagatelles, Op. 126.

    Daniel-Ben Pienaar "makes the Goldbergs sound more like that other supreme set of variations, Beethoven's Diabelli Variations, than any other pianist has." An appropriate observation from BBC Music Magazine, as Pienaar follows his acclaimed recording of Bach's groundbreaking Goldberg Variations, by scaling the heights of Beethoven's monumental 33 Variations on a waltz by Anton Diabelli. Variously called "the greatest set of variations ever written" and "the greatest of all piano works", this late work is one of Beethoven's most adventurous, suitably challenging for Pienaar's technical wizardry and probing intellect. He compliments the set with Beethoven's last great work for solo piano, the Bagatelles, Op. 126, which themselves are no mere trifles. As with his previous releases, Pienaar contributes in-depth notes which delve deeply into the music's enigmas. Combined with his sometimes provocative, always enlightening interpretations, Pienaar has once again created a highly satisfying release for the committed classical listener.

    Personnel: Daniel-Ben Pienaar (piano)

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. 33 Variations on a Waltz by Anton Diabelli in C, Op. 120, Tema: Vivace
      • 2. Variation I: Alla marcia maestoso
      • 3. Variation II: Poco allegro
      • 4. Variation III: L'istesso tempo
      • 5. Variation IV: Un poco più vivace
      • 6. Variation V: Allegro vivace
      • 7. Variation VI: Allegro ma non troppo e serioso
      • 8. Variation VII: Un poco più allegro
      • 9. Variation VIII: Poco vivace
      • 10. Variation IX: Allegro pesante e risoluto
      • 11. Variation X: Presto
      • 12. Variation XI: Allegretto
      • 13. Variation XII: Un poco più moto
      • 14. Variation XIII: Vivace
      • 15. Variation XIV: Grave e maestoso
      • 16. Variation XV: Presto scherzando
      • 17. Variation XVI: Allegro
      • 18. Variation XVII: [Allegro]
      • 19. Variation XVIII: Poco moderato
      • 20. Variation XIX: Presto
      • 21. Variation XX: Andante
      • 22. Variation XXI: Allegro con brio - Meno allegro - Tempo I
      • 23. Variation XXII: Allegro molto:?Alla Notte e giorno faticar di Mozart
      • 24. Variation XXIII: Allegro assai
      • 25. Variation XXIV: Fughetta: Andante
      • 26. Variation XXV: Allegro
      • 27. Variation XXVI: Piacevole
      • 28. Variation XXVII: Vivace
      • 29. Variation XXVIII: Allegro
      • 30. Variation XXIX: Adagio ma non troppo
      • 31. Variation XXX: Andante, sempre cantabile
      • 32. Variation XXXI: Largo, molto espressivo
      • 33. Variation XXXII: Fuga: Allegro - Poco adagio
      • 34. Variation XXXIII: Tempo di minuetto moderato (ma non tirarsi dietro)
      • 35. Six Bagatelles Op.126, No.1 in G: Andante con moto
      • 36. No.2 in G minor: Allegro
      • 37. No.3 in E flat: Andante
      • 38. No.4 in B minor: Presto
      • 39. No.5 in G: Quasi allegretto
      • 40. No.6 in E flat: Presto - Andante amabile e con moto - Tempo I