Great Pianists Of The 20th Century, Vol. 5

Claudio Arrau - piano

Disc: 1 1. Piano Sonata No. 21 In C, Op. 53 'Waldstein': 1. Allegro con brio 2. Piano Sonata No. 21 In C, Op. 53 'Waldstein': 2. Introduzione. Adagio molto - Rondo. Allegretto moderato - Prestissimo 3. Andante favori In F, WoO 57 4. Piano Concerto No. 5 In E Flat, Op. 73 'Emperor': 1. Allegro 5. Piano Concerto No. 5 In E Flat, Op. 73 'Emperor': 2. Adagio un poco mosso 6. Piano Concerto No. 5 In E Flat, Op. 73 'Emperor': 3. Rondo. Allegro Disc: 2 1. Fantaisie In F Minor, Op. 49 2. Piano Sonata In B Minor, S. 178: Lento assai - Allegro energico 3. Piano Sonata In B Minor, S. 178: Grandioso - Recitativo- 4. Piano Sonata In B Minor, S. 178: Andante sostenuto- 5. Piano Sonata In B Minor, S. 178: Allegro energico - Andante sostenuto - Lento assai 6. Fantasie In C, Op. 17: Durchaus phantastisch und leidenschaftlich vorzutragen - lm Legendenton 7. Fantasie In C, Op. 17: Massig. Durchaus energisch - Etwas langsamer - Viel bewegter 8. Fantasie In C, Op. 17: Langsam getragen. Durchweg leisi zu halten - Etwas bewegter

Claudio Arrau vol.2
The works compiled on these 2cds are all considered staples of the romantic repertoire. Arrau masterfully plays all these pieces and sets the bar at a high standard. The brilliance in the Schumann fantasy cannot be rivaled by many and the Liszt Sonata is one of the best you will ever hear. This album is one of the best in the whole set of the great pianists of the 20th century.