Piano Legends [Alfred Brendel, Michelangeli

Drawing on a wide range of classical repertoire that includes some of the greatest works in the piano literature, this special collection surveys the legendary status of three of the most outstanding recording artists of our time. From Martha Argerich's thrilling live recordings of Mozart, which pay tribute to her teacher Gulda, to Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli's famously rare 1962 RAI television performances, the set also includes – in addition to his interpretations of Haydn, Mozart and Schubert – an illuminating 70-minute documentary exploring the private world of acclaimed pianist Alfred Brendel.
Works:

Alfred Brendel in portrait
Haydn Sonata in E flat Hob.XVI/49
Mozart Sonata in C minor K457
Schubert Impromptu No.3 in G flat D899
Documentary: ‘Man and Mask’
Rehearsal conversations with Sir Simon Rattle
Extra feature: Alfred Brendel reads his own witty and subversive poetry

Michelangeli plays Beethoven
Beethoven Sonata in C Op.2 No.3
Sonata No.32 in C minor Op.111
Galuppi Sonata in C
D. Scarlatti Sonatas K11, K159, K322 & K27

Michelangeli plays Chopin
Sonata in B flat minor Op.35
Ballade in G minor Op.23
Andante spianato et Grande polonaise brillante Op.22
Fantasia Op.49 · Scherzo No.2 in B flat minor
Berceuse in D flat Op.57
Waltzes and Mazurkas

Michelangeli plays Debussy
Images Books 1 & 2
Children’s Corner
Canope (Préludes Book 2 No.10)
Bruyères (Préludes Book 2 No.5)
Documentary: The Maestro of Maestri

Martha Argerich plays Mozart
Piano Concerto No.20 in D minor K466
Concerto for three pianos in F K242
Extra features:
Beethoven Triple Concerto
Mozart Adagio in E K261 · Rondo in C K373 · Symphony No.32 in G K318
Behind the scenes with Renaud Capuçon, Gautier Capuçon, Paul Gulda, Rico Gulda
New Japan Philharmonic Orchestra / Christian Arming
Press Reviews

"A wonderfully warm and detailed picture of the great pianist ... a superlative production throughout ... Brendel in Portrait is an exemplary DVD." (Billboard - Brendel)
"Mr Brendel's playing is that of a connoisseur; at every turn, you feel his obsessive interest in how the beautiful thing has been put together, in what makes it tick." (New York Observer - Brendel)
"...magisterial performances..." (The Penguin Guide -Michelangeli plays Beethoven)
"Fascinating documents of Michelangeli's performances dating from 1940 to 1951, albeit with ageing sound quality. Magisterial and powerful playing. " (BBC Music Magazine - Michelangeli plays Chopin)
"Michelangeli plays with an amazingly wide range of colour and refinement of dynamics and touch." (The Penguin Guide - Michelangeli plays Debussy)
"...the visceral thrill of the playing of Martha Argerich, the elusive pianist and cult favourite, certainly merited the eager anticipation that her appearances always generate." (The New York Times - Argerich)
"Martha Argerich and her musical companions radiate a delight in music-making that makes this concert, recorded in Tokyo, a highly enjoyable and satisfying musical experience." (The Penguin Guide - Argerich)
"...her fiery account of the great D minor Concerto K466, in which every phrase in imbued with her personality." (BBC Music Magazine - Argerich ★★★★★)


Catalogue Number: OA1153BD
Running Time: 540 minutes
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
Label: Opus Arte