Beethoven: Complete Sonatas & Variations [Hybrid SACD]

Beethoven: Complete Sonatas & Variations [Hybrid SACD]

Beethoven: Complete Sonatas & Variations [Hybrid SACD]
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Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven
Performer: Dejan Lazic
Edition: Music CD
Format: Hybrid SACD - DSD, Import
CD Release Date: 2005-09-13
Music Label: Channel Classics Nl
Soundtracks:
Music CD 1
  1. Adagio Sostenuto-
  2. Allegro
  3. Rondo: Allegro Vivace
  4. Twelve Variations In F Major Op.66/Ein Madchen Oder Weibchen
  5. Twelve Variations In F Major Op.66/Ein Madchen Oder Weibchen
  6. Twelve Variations In F Major Op.66/Ein Madchen Oder Weibchen
  7. Twelve Variations In F Major Op.66/Ein Madchen Oder Weibchen
  8. Twelve Variations In F Major Op.66/Ein Madchen Oder Weibchen
  9. Twelve Variations In F Major Op.66/Ein Madchen Oder Weibchen
  10. Twelve Variations In F Major Op.66/Ein Madchen Oder Weibchen
  11. Twelve Variations In F Major Op.66/Ein Madchen Oder Weibchen
  12. Twelve Variations In F Major Op.66/Ein Madchen Oder Weibchen
  13. Twelve Variations In F Major Op.66/Ein Madchen Oder Weibchen
  14. Twelve Variations In F Major Op.66/Ein Madchen Oder Weibchen
  15. Twelve Variations In F Major Op.66/Ein Madchen Oder Weibchen
  16. Twelve Variations In F Major Op.66/Ein Madchen Oder Weibchen
  17. Adagio Sostenuto Ed Espressivo-
  18. Allegro Molto Piu Tosto Presto
  19. Rondo: Allegro
  20. Twelve Variations In G Major Woo 45 (1796)/See The Conqu'ring Hero Comes
  21. Twelve Variations In G Major Woo 45 (1796)/See The Conqu'ring Hero Comes
  22. Twelve Variations In G Major Woo 45 (1796)/See The Conqu'ring Hero Comes
  23. Twelve Variations In G Major Woo 45 (1796)/See The Conqu'ring Hero Comes
  24. Twelve Variations In G Major Woo 45 (1796)/See The Conqu'ring Hero Comes
  25. Twelve Variations In G Major Woo 45 (1796)/See The Conqu'ring Hero Comes
  26. Twelve Variations In G Major Woo 45 (1796)/See The Conqu'ring Hero Comes
  27. Twelve Variations In G Major Woo 45 (1796)/See The Conqu'ring Hero Comes
  28. Twelve Variations In G Major Woo 45 (1796)/See The Conqu'ring Hero Comes
  29. Twelve Variations In G Major Woo 45 (1796)/See The Conqu'ring Hero Comes
  30. Twelve Variations In G Major Woo 45 (1796)/See The Conqu'ring Hero Comes
  31. Twelve Variations In G Major Woo 45 (1796)/See The Conqu'ring Hero Comes
  32. Twelve Variations In G Major Woo 45 (1796)/See The Conqu'ring Hero Comes
Music CD 2
  1. Allegro Man Non Tanto
  2. Scherzo: Allegro Molto
  3. Adagio Cantabile-
  4. Allegro Vivace
  5. Andante-
  6. Vivace
  7. Adagio-
  8. Allegro Vivace
  9. Allegro Con Brio
  10. Adagio Con Molto Sentimento D'Affetto
  11. Allegro Fugato
  12. Seven Variations In E Flat Major Woo 46 (1801)/Bei Mannern Welche Liebe Fuhlen
  13. Seven Variations In E Flat Major Woo 46 (1801)/Bei Mannern Welche Liebe Fuhlen
  14. Seven Variations In E Flat Major Woo 46 (1801)/Bei Mannern Welche Liebe Fuhlen
  15. Seven Variations In E Flat Major Woo 46 (1801)/Bei Mannern Welche Liebe Fuhlen
  16. Seven Variations In E Flat Major Woo 46 (1801)/Bei Mannern Welche Liebe Fuhlen
  17. Seven Variations In E Flat Major Woo 46 (1801)/Bei Mannern Welche Liebe Fuhlen
  18. Seven Variations In E Flat Major Woo 46 (1801)/Bei Mannern Welche Liebe Fuhlen
  19. Seven Variations In E Flat Major Woo 46 (1801)/Bei Mannern Welche Liebe Fuhlen

Music reviews of Beethoven: Complete Sonatas & Variations [Hybrid SACD]

Music Review: Great Artistry - Fantastic Sound
Rating: 5 Stars

In the interest of continuing my SACD collection, I spend some time on Amazon buying well reviewed discs. These Beethoven Sonatas and Variations perf by Wispelwey and Lazie had no reviews, but since this was the only SACD with this repertoire, I did the blind buy. Boy, I'm glad I did.

First of all the sound!
The engineering on this one is just as good as it gets. This replaces "The Marriage of Figarro" by Jacobs as the most amazing sounding SACD in my collection, which speaks volumes. Incredible dynamics, richness, spaciousness (even though I only have a 2 channel setup - would love to hear multichannel), all audiophile accolades apply. Even the CD Redbook version sounded fantastic through my iPod. The richness and sparkle made the Pod sound strikingly deeper and richer, and just more real than any other material I have.

If you're looking for a reference SACD to amaze friends and family - look no further.

Second the Performance
The was where I had my biggest concern, given artists I wasn't familiar with and no reviews on Amazon. The performance flirts with greatness. Extremely nuanced and expressive yet driven and energetic. I can't recall ever hearing two artists mesh so perfectly together and speak so much with one voice over so much complex fare - this really amazed me. They went from driven and extroverted to hushed and soulful on a dime - and the playing in general had more of the passion and soulfulness I associate with the eras of the 50's and 60's. The technique and recording brilliance however was definitely state of the art.

The only possible negative on the performance (and not for me) is the absolutely sublime phrasing. The usual Beethoven angst isn't on display here, it's more leave you on a clould sublime ala Mozart. Of the various pieces I have other recordings of though, like with Mutter, Kahn etc, there wasn't a tremdous amount of pathos either. Probably just the nature of these more parlour like Sonatas - in which case criticism doesn't apply. And in any case I find these performances so much more compelling than those of Sophie-Ann or Kahn that I also own.

Sorry for gushing on so much, but getting such a shockingly good performance and recording on a blind buy was something I had to sound off about - especially with no other reviews on this yet. Just buy this, from my POV I can't even imagine better.


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