It is not a profession to be a pianist and musician. It is a philosophy, a conception of life that cannot be based on good intentions or natural talent.
First and foremost there must be a spirit of sacrifice - Michelangeli
In this edition Deutsche Grammophon brings together for the first time all the performances by Michelangeli that have appeared on the Yellow Label.
Also included are the legendary early recordings of Beethoven and Scarlatti that he made for DECCA.
Excellent documentation includes numerous rare photographs and a new appreciation of the enigmatic pianist by DG producer, conductor and longtime Michelangeli collaborator Cord Garben.
BOOKLET:
New liner notes by DG producer, conductor and longtime Michelangeli collaborator Cord Garben, who is also featuring as conductor on Rare b/w and color photographs.
PACKAGING: A handsomely designed capbox in the style of the recent Pires sets. Including original covers.
Repertoire listing:
CD 1: MOZART Piano Concertos Nos. 13 & 15
NDR SINFONIEORCHESTER GARBEN
CD 2: MOZART Piano Concertos Nos. 20 & 25
NDR SINFONIEORCHESTER GARBEN
CD 3: BEETHOVEN Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 3
WIENER SYMPHONIKER GIULINI
CD 4: BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 5 Emperor
WIENER SYMPHONIKER GIULINI
BEETHOVEN Piano Sonata op. 7
CD 5: SCHUBERT Piano Sonata D 537
CHOPIN 10 Mazurkas Prélude op. 45 Ballade op. 23 Scherzo op. 31
CD 6: SCHUMANN Carnaval Faschingsschwank aus Wien
BRAHMS Ballades op. 10
CD 7: DEBUSSY Préludes I Children s Corner
CD 8: DEBUSSY Préludes II Images I & II
CD 9: SCHUMANN Piano Concerto op. 54
ORCHESTRE DE PARIS BARENBOIM
DEBUSSY Images (excerpts)
CD 10: BEETHOVEN Piano Sonata op. 111
GALUPPI Sonata No. 5 in C major
SCARLATTI Sonatas K 11, 159 & 322