Immerse yourself in the timeless genius of Ludwig van Beethoven with "Beethoven: Masterpieces," a meticulously curated collection of his most iconic works. Released on March 26, 2025, under the prestigious Warner Classics label, this album spans a vast array of genres within the classical realm, including classical piano, chamber music, and orchestral masterpieces. With a total duration of over five hours, this extensive compilation offers a comprehensive journey through Beethoven's prolific career.
The album features a diverse selection of compositions, from the hauntingly beautiful "Moonlight Sonata" to the triumphant "Symphony No. 5." Each piece is a testament to Beethoven's unparalleled ability to blend technical brilliance with profound emotional depth. The tracklist includes beloved works such as the "Eroica Symphony," the "Emperor Concerto," and the "Appassionata Sonata," alongside lesser-known gems like the "Irish Songs" and the "Eyeglasses Duo."
"Beethoven: Masterpieces" is not just a compilation; it's a celebration of Beethoven's enduring legacy. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to Beethoven's music, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience. The meticulous performances and high-quality recordings ensure that every note is rendered with clarity and precision, allowing you to fully appreciate the complexity and beauty of Beethoven's compositions.
This album is a must-have for any classical music lover, offering a deep dive into the works of one of the most influential composers in history.
Beethoven: Bagatelle No. 25 in A Minor, WoO 59 "Für Elise"Ludwig van Beethoven, John Ogdon
Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67: I. Allegro con brioLudwig van Beethoven, Kurt Masur, New York Philharmonic
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 5 in F Major, Op. 24 "Spring": III. Scherzo. Allegro moltoLudwig van Beethoven, Renaud Capuçon, Frank Braley
Beethoven: 6 Bagatelles, Op. 126: No. 5, Quasi allegrettoLudwig van Beethoven, Melvyn Tan
Beethoven: Die Ruinen von Athen, Op. 113: IV. Marcia alla TurcaLudwig van Beethoven, Paul Strauss, Orchestre Philharmonique de Liège
Beethoven: Serenade in D Major, Op. 25: I. Entrata. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Emmanuel Pahud, Daishin Kashimoto, Amihai Grosz
Beethoven: 12 Irish Songs, WoO 154: No. 4, The Pulse of an IrishmanLudwig van Beethoven, Ian Bostridge, Antonio Pappano, Nicolas Altstaedt, Vilde Frang
Beethoven / Transcr. Rondeau: Prelude in F Minor, WoO 55Ludwig van Beethoven, Jean Rondeau
Beethoven: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36: III. Scherzo. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Simon Rattle
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 8 in G Major, Op. 30 No. 3: III. Allegro vivaceLudwig van Beethoven, Midori, Jean-Yves Thibaudet
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109: I. Vivace, ma non troppo - Adagio espressivoLudwig van Beethoven, Walter Gieseking
Beethoven: 63 Irish Songs, Pt. 1, WoO 152: No. 6, What Shall I Do to Shew How Much I Love Her?Ludwig van Beethoven, Jean-Pierre Armengaud, Dania El Zein, John Bernard, Alessandro Fagiuoli, Andrea Musto
Beethoven: Trio for Oboe, Clarinet and Bassoon C Major, Op. 87: II. AdagioLudwig van Beethoven, Les Vents Français, Eric Le Sage
Beethoven: Diabelli Variations in C Major, Op. 120: Tema. VivaceLudwig van Beethoven, Piotr Anderszewski
Beethoven: An die ferne Geliebte, Op. 98: No. 1, Auf dem Hügel sitz'ich, spähendLudwig van Beethoven, Olaf Bär, Geoffrey Parsons
Beethoven: Variations and Fugue in E-Flat Major, Op. 35 "Eroica": Finale alla fugaLudwig van Beethoven, Cyprien Katsaris
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27 No. 2 "Moonlight": I. Adagio sostenutoLudwig van Beethoven, Rudolf Buchbinder
Beethoven: Piano Trio No. 4 in B-Flat Major, Op. 11 "Gassenhauer": II. AdagioLudwig van Beethoven, Sabine Meyer, Rudolf Buchbinder, Heinrich Schiff
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 13 "Pathétique": II. Adagio cantabileLudwig van Beethoven, Fazıl Say
Beethoven: Triple Concerto for Violin, Cello and Piano in C Major, Op. 56: II. Largo (Live)Ludwig van Beethoven, Martha Argerich, Renaud Capuçon, Mischa Maisky, Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana, Alexandre Rabinovitch-Barakovsky
Beethoven: Mass in C Major, Op. 86: I. KyrieLudwig van Beethoven, Carlo Maria Giulini, Elly Ameling, Janet Baker, Theo Altmeyer, Marius Rintzler, New Philharmonia Chorus, New Philharmonia Orchestra
Beethoven: Quintet for Piano and Winds in E-Flat Major, Op. 16: III. Rondo. Allegro ma non troppoLudwig van Beethoven, Dennis Brain, Bernard Walton, Cecil James, Sidney Sutcliffe, Walter Gieseking
Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 55 "Eroica": III. Scherzo. Allegro vivaceLudwig van Beethoven, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Chamber Orchestra of Europe
Beethoven / Arr. Barrios Mangoré: Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27 No. 2 "Moonlight": I. Adagio sostenutoLudwig van Beethoven, Thibaut García
Beethoven: Fidelio, Op. 72, Act 1: "Komm, Hoffnung, laß den letzten Stern" (Leonore)Ludwig van Beethoven, Otto Klemperer, Christa Ludwig, Philharmonia Orchestra
Beethoven: String Quartet No. 8 in E Minor, Op. 59 No. 2 "Razumovsky": III. AllegrettoLudwig van Beethoven, Artemis Quartet
Beethoven: Missa solemnis in D Major, Op. 123: Agnus DeiLudwig van Beethoven, Jeffrey Tate, Carol Vaness, Waltraud Meier, Hans Peter Blochwitz, Hans Tschammer, Tallis Chamber Choir, English Chamber Orchestra
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 19: III. Rondo. Molto allegroLudwig van Beethoven, Pierre-Laurent Aimard, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Chamber Orchestra of Europe
Beethoven: String Quartet No. 12 in E-Flat Major, Op. 127: I. Maestoso - AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Artemis Quartet
Beethoven: Meeresstille und glückliche Fahrt, Op. 112Ludwig van Beethoven, Michel Corboz, Coro Gulbenkian, Orquestra Gulbenkian
Beethoven: Piano Trio No. 5 in D Major, Op. 70 No. 1 "Ghost": I. Allegro vivace e con brioLudwig van Beethoven, Wiener Trio
Beethoven: String Quartet No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 131: VII. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Artemis Quartet
Beethoven: Septet in E-Flat Major, Op. 20: IV. Tema con variazioni. AndanteLudwig van Beethoven, Nash Ensemble
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 11 in B-Flat Major, Op. 22: II. Adagio con molto espressioneLudwig van Beethoven, Stephen Kovacevich
Beethoven: Coriolan Overture, Op. 62Ludwig van Beethoven, Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen, Daniel Harding
Beethoven: Romance for Violin and Orchestra No. 1 in G Major, Op. 40Ludwig van Beethoven, Johanna Martzy, Paul Kletzki, Philharmonia Orchestra
Beethoven: Romance No. 2 in F Major, Op. 50Ludwig van Beethoven, Midori, Daniel Dodds, Lucerne Festival Strings
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57 "Appassionata": III. Allegro ma non troppoLudwig van Beethoven, Andrew von Oeyen
Beethoven: Egmont, Op. 84: OvertureLudwig van Beethoven, Kurt Masur, New York Philharmonic Orchestra
Beethoven / Arr. Radulović: Sonata No. 9 in A Major, Op. 47 "Kreutzer": III. Finale. PrestoLudwig van Beethoven, Nemanja Radulović, Double Sens
Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92: II. AllegrettoLudwig van Beethoven, Wolfgang Sawallisch, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Beethoven: String Quartet No. 1 in F Major, Op. 18 No. 1: II. Adagio affettuoso ed appassionatoLudwig van Beethoven, Alban Berg Quartett
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37: III. Rondo. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Elisabeth Leonskaja, Tugan Sokhiev, Orchestre National Du Capitole De Toulouse
Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 6 in A Major, Op. 30 No. 1: II. Adagio molto espressivoLudwig van Beethoven, Daishin Kashimoto, Konstantin Lifschitz
Beethoven: Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93: I. Allegro vivace e con brioLudwig van Beethoven, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Chamber Orchestra of Europe
Beethoven: Duet for Viola and Cello in E-Flat Major, WoO 32 "Eyeglasses Duo": I. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Clémence Dupuy, Jordan Costard
Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: III. Rondo. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Dmitry Sitkovetsky, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 21 in C Major, Op. 53 "Waldstein": I. Allegro con brioLudwig van Beethoven, Mikhail Pletnev
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 73 "Emperor": III. Allegro - Più allegroLudwig van Beethoven, Claudio Arrau, Alceo Galliera, Philharmonia Orchestra
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15: II. LargoLudwig van Beethoven, Pierre-Laurent Aimard, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Chamber Orchestra of Europe
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