Journey With Beethoven [CD]
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Naruhiko Kawaguchi's A Journey with Beethoven presents a thoughtfully curated selection of shorter piano works and arrangements that reveal the composer's diverse character beyond the sonatas. Performed on three historical fortepianos from the Finchcocks Collection, the programme traces a musical and emotional path through bagatelles, rondos, dances, transcriptions and the Fantasy in G minor, alongside a rarely heard 1822 revision of Fur Elise. The recording highlights the evolving sound world of Beethoven's era while showcasing varied expressive styles, from wit and lyricism to introspection. Through historically informed performance, Kawaguchi offers a fresh perspective on familiar and lesser-known repertoire within a cohesive artistic narrative.
Tracklist:
- 11 Bagatelles, Op. 119-IX. Vivace Moderato
- Prelude for Piano, Woo 55
- Presto in C minor, Woo 52
- Allegretto Quasi Andante, Woo 61A
- 2 Rondos, Op. 51-II. Andante Cantabile E Grazioso
- Rondo a Capriccio, Op. 129 ""Rage Over a Lost Penny""
- Piano Sonata in C Major, Woo 51-I. Allegro
- Piano Sonata in C Major, Woo 51-II. Adagio
- Geschöpfe Des Prometheus, Op. 43-Act I Scene 3: Allegro Vivace (Version for Piano)
- Six Ecossaises, Woo 83
- 11 Bagatelles, Op. 119-I. Allegretto
- Polonaise in C Major, Op. 89
- Fantasia in G minor, Op. 77
- 6 Lieder, Op. 48-I. Bitten
- Symphony No. 7, Op. 92-II. Allegretto
- Bagatelle No. 25 in a Minor, Woo 59 ""FÃœR Elise"" (Revision of 1822 Version By Mario Aschauer)
UPC: 635212100127
Label: Signum Classics
Release Date: 6.19.26
Format: CD
150745954
