Clara Haskil Plays

On this CD:

1. Sonata for keyboard in C sharp minor, K. 247 (L. 256)
Composed by Domenico Scarlatti
Performed by Clara Haskil

2. Sonata for keyboard in G major, K. 2 (L. 388)
Composed by Domenico Scarlatti
Performed by Clara Haskil

3. Sonata for keyboard in C major, K. 132 (L. 457)
Composed by Domenico Scarlatti
Performed by Clara Haskil

4. Sonata for keyboard in G minor, K. 35 (L. 386)
Composed by Domenico Scarlatti
Performed by Clara Haskil

5. Sonata for keyboard in E flat major, K. 193 (L. 142)
Composed by Domenico Scarlatti
Performed by Clara Haskil

6. Sonata for keyboard in F minor, K. 386 (L. 171)
Composed by Domenico Scarlatti
Performed by Clara Haskil

7. Sonata for keyboard in F minor, K. 519 (L. 475)
Composed by Domenico Scarlatti
Performed by Clara Haskil

8. Sonata for keyboard in A major, K. 322 (L. 483)
Composed by Domenico Scarlatti
Performed by Clara Haskil

9. Sonata for keyboard in B minor, K. 87 (L. 33)
Composed by Domenico Scarlatti
Performed by Clara Haskil

10. Sonata for keyboard in C major, K. 515 (L. 255)
Composed by Domenico Scarlatti
Performed by Clara Haskil

11. Sonata for keyboard in F major, K. 6 (L. 479)
Composed by Domenico Scarlatti
Performed by Clara Haskil

12. Piano Sonata No. 21 in B flat major, D. 960
Composed by Franz Schubert
Performed by Clara Haskil

Customer Reviews:

Clara Haskill a lark plays Mozart!.......2005-12-08

I never will tire to remark the prodigious hands of this sublime pianist . Clara Haskill was one of the most illustrious artists who played an inimitable Mozart. Her sound was simple exquisite without losing profundity; expressive but without affection; elegancy and lyricism; her spirit `s purity illuminated her the way to offer us an always fresh and renovated Amadeus.

As you know, Charles Munch was a very sensititve conductor, and this succesful combination gave as result one of the most mesmerizing versions ever made previous or recently.

Her Chopin is illuminated and very charm. Nevertheless, I have a first choice, Samson Francois.

It was not any casualty 's product she would have been an eternal guest to Prades. Go for this alum. It is a must-buy.

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Clara Haskil plays Schuman, Beethoven 3

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Mozart: The Violin Concertos; Sinfonia Concertante

ASIN: B000ASATBM
Release Date: 2005-09-27

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Slightly tubby sound, but aristocratic and thoughtful playing.

Clara Haskil Plays
Scarlatti , Schubert , and Haskil
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Binding: Audio CD

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Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4, Op. 58; Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 24, KV 491
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Clara Haskil: Philips Recordings, 1951-1960

ASIN: B000066SH8
Release Date: 2002-05-21

Customer Reviews:

Slightly tubby sound, but aristocratic and thoughtful playing........2006-09-21

This CD presents a wonderful program of Haskil's aristocratic touch with two of the most lyrical baroque and romantic composers for piano. Much like her frequent chamber recital partner Arthur Grumiaux, Haskil displays a flair for bringing out a very evenly spaced, carefully measured, and altogether thoughtful "line" to the music. She has clearly internalized this music without the listener ever feeling like she has lost touch with its more improvisational aspects. No mistake- this is masterful piano playing.

The Archipel remaster is generally decent, but it is a bit tubby in places, and bends slightly during the louder moments. All in all totally serviceable for early 50s mono sound. This is really a CD for collectors and students: a great record of a legendary player, only losing a star for the occasional sound deficits.

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Viennese classicism at its best
Coughs and all

Clara Haskil Plays Mozart & Beethoven

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ASIN: B00005LN4U
Release Date: 2001-05-29

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Viennese classicism at its best .......2006-07-26

In the middle of the two Wars the duo Busch - Serkin, after the WW2 Ferras - Barbizet, Francescati - Casadesus and occasionally Szigetti - Horszkowski captured the attention all over the world but none of them was so lively admired and best loved than Haskil - Grumiaux. They represented the unity of the opposites in all senses; different sex,
visible difference of ages but fortunately united by their devoted love for music.

This recording was indeed one of the most reminded musical registers we should take into account in the last year of the Fifties decade. Somehow and sadly this would fatally be the last year of existence of Madame Haskil, just before she left us, in the Brussels train station on December 7 1960.

The duo Haskil - Grumiaux was one of the most celebrated ones along the Fifties. A Rumanian pianist over the 50 and a very young violinist conjugated their talents and became highly beloved in Europe. Undoubtedly, the Prades Festival notably influenced, enhanced and solidified still more this emblematic musical couple.

If I should find out just an adjective to label them, this would be Mesmerizing. The beauty

and expressive phrasing of Arthur Grumiaux and the wisdom of Haskil really balanced the concept of duo and not only to think about the piano as mere musical accompaniment.

Besancon Festival was also for them another launch platform to achieve total acknowledgement around the world. Lyrical pureness, accurate tonal balance, absolute commitment and sublime musicality were some of the most characteristics of this renowned ensemble.

So under any circumstance, you should not miss this legendary recital that confirms by far all these praised epithets around this overwhelming couple. It's useless to confess you this is one of my beloved albums of obligated reference at the moment decide chamber music.

This recital dates from August 22 1960.

Coughs and all.......2002-07-26

Being a Clara Haskil fan, I looked forward to hearing this highly acclaimed duo, but the quality of the recording is awful. It was recorded in concert, and the applause after each piece is also included. A persistent cougher during Beethoven's G Major sonata just won't leave the hall and go back home to bed. This can't compare with Isaac Stern's brilliance (Sony) in the same pieces.

Clara Haskil Plays Scarlatti, Mozart, Schumann and Beethoven (Piano)

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Clara Haskil Plays Scarlatti, Mozart, Schumann and Beethoven (Piano)

Manufacturer: Ermitage (Philips)
ProductGroup: Classical
Binding: Audio CD

Product Description

Performances from the 50s and early 60s include three sonatas from Scarlatti; Mozart's 9 variations (K573) on a minuet by J.P. Duport; Schumann's Abegg variations, op. 1; and Beethoven Piano Sonatas, Op. 31, numbers 2 and 3.