Beethoven: Diabelli Variations and Bagatelles Opus 126

Track Listings

1. Bagatelle #1, Opus 126

2. Bagatelle #2, Opus 126

3. Bagatelle #3, Opus 126

4. Bagatelle #4, Opus 126

5. Bagatelle #5, Opus 126

6. Bagatelle #6, Opus 126

7. Diabelli Variations, Opus 120; Theme

8. Variation #1

9. Variation #2

10. Variation #3

11. Variation #4

12. Variation #5

13. Variation #6

14. Variation #7

15. Variation #8

16. Variation #9

17. Variation #10

18. Variation #11

19. Variation #12

20. Variation #13

See all 40 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews
Bostonia, Spring 1999, number 1
Perrone brings a deep understanding of the variations and is technically flawless in execution...

Bostonia, Spring 1999, number 1
The quality of the audio on this CD is also remarkable... the sound is of audiophile caliber.

Album Description
VQR Digital masters are engineered in spaces - usually concert halls, auditoriums or cathedrals - which are selected for acoustical characteristics best suited to the ensemble and the music being recorded. The goal of the recording process is to achieve an intimate focus on the instruments and a transparent rendition of performance within the favorable acoustics of the selected space. The minimal editing on this CD was mostly to remove intrusive noises. No sounds were altered or created by digital manipulation.

Beethoven: Diabelli Variations and Bagatelles Opus 126

Tracks:

Bagatelle #1, Opus 126
Bagatelle #2, Opus 126
Bagatelle #3, Opus 126
Bagatelle #4, Opus 126
Bagatelle #5, Opus 126
Bagatelle #6, Opus 126
Diabelli Variations, Opus 120; Theme
Variation #1
Variation #2
Variation #3
Variation #4
Variation #5
Variation #6
Variation #7
Variation #8
Variation #9
Variation #10
Variation #11
Variation #12
Variation #13
Variation #14
Variation #15
Variation #16
Variation #17
Variation #18
Variation #19
Variation #20
Variation #21
Variation #22
Variation #23
Variation #24
Variation #25
Variation #26
Variation #27
Variation #28
Variation #29
Variation #30
Variation #31
Variation #32
Variation #33

Album Description

VQR Digital masters are engineered in spaces - usually concert halls, auditoriums or cathedrals - which are selected for acoustical characteristics best suited to the ensemble and the music being recorded. The goal of the recording process is to achieve an intimate focus on the instruments and a transparent rendition of performance within the favorable acoustics of the selected space. The minimal editing on this CD was mostly to remove intrusive noises. No sounds were altered or created by digital manipulation.

Customer Reviews:

This is not Beethoven.......2006-05-11

I must say that the Diabelli Variations are quite well played... but the Bagatelles Op.126, one of the highest and sweetest of Beethoven's works are incredibly badly executed. The fastest ones, extremely fast, and the others without the acurate expression. Many people possibly disagree with me, but if they wonder "what am I looking for", simply listen to the same bagatelles played by Andor Foldes, Murray Perahia, Jeno Jand?, Alfred Brendel and others. I think the difference is broad.

Beethoven would like this.......2005-01-06

I have listened to this recording several times in the 2 days since receiving it. The pianist's love for each passage is evident throughout the performance. You can hear thought behind every note and phrase for the entire 70+ minutes.

The playing is bold and with seemingly effortless technique that dazzles in the most difficult passages. The quality of the recording and performance should satisfy the most perfectionist listener. Hopefully we will hear more recordings from Ms. Perrone.

Absolutely beautiful.......2003-06-18

This CD captures the essence of a solo piano work by Beethoven in it's subtly phrased passages. Ms. Perrone makes the piano cry with emotion, yet delivers crisp clarity and logic to the more complicated movements. A must have CD for all discerning pianists and lovers of great piano performances.

Everything a Beethoven recording should be........2001-05-16

This is a beautiful disc! Perrone's performance has all of the facets one would hope for in a Beethoven piano recording. She exhibits power and virtuosity in the demanding, explosive passages of the 2nd and 4th bagatelles and in the more technically difficult of the Diabelli Variations. And her ability to express Beethoven's elegance in the more lyrical and delicate passages is truly world-class. There are many fine examples--the 31st Diabelli Variation is especially breathtaking. But it is not only the playing that makes this disc worth having--it is also extremely well produced. The sound is clear and resonant in all registers, and the liner notes will satisfy even serious students of music theory.

This ranks among the finest Beethoven solo piano recordings I have heard. (This is no exaggeration! Listen for yourself!) I recommend it wholeheartedly to anyone who loves good music.

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1. Bagatelle #1, Opus 126
2. Bagatelle #2, Opus 126
3. Bagatelle #3, Opus 126
4. Bagatelle #4, Opus 126
5. Bagatelle #5, Opus 126
6. Bagatelle #6, Opus 126
7. Diabelli Variations, Opus 120; Theme
8. Variation #1
9. Variation #2
10. Variation #3
11. Variation #4
12. Variation #5
13. Variation #6
14. Variation #7
15. Variation #8
16. Variation #9
17. Variation #10
18. Variation #11
19. Variation #12
20. Variation #13