Imogen Cooper – Beethoven: Piano Works (2019) [FLAC 24bit/96kHz]

Regarded as one of the finest interpreters of classical and romantic repertoire, Imogen Cooper is internationally renowned for her virtuosity and lyricism. This recording is her sixth release on Chandos Records, following earlier discs of works by Liszt, Wagner, Brahms, Chopin, and Robert and Clara Schumann.

Imogen Cooper writes: ‘Beethoven’s Diabelli Variations are rightly considered to be among the greatest works for solo piano ever composed, by Beethoven or anyone else. It is incontrovertible that there is not one superfluous note in this huge masterpiece – each variation is flawless in construction and imagination, and in depth of characterisation. The breadth of ideas is limitless. Each variation tells a whole story, and for all that some are connected in mood, it is no mean feat as a performer to respect the huge scope of Beethoven’s vision.’

Imogen Cooper plays a Steinway Model D, and was recorded in the concert Hall at Snape Maltings, Suffolk.

Tracklist:
1. 11 Bagatelles, Op. 119: No. 1 in G Minor 02:41
2. 11 Bagatelles, Op. 119: No. 2 in C Major 01:11
3. 11 Bagatelles, Op. 119: No. 3 in D Major 01:58
4. 11 Bagatelles, Op. 119: No. 4 in A Major 01:43
5. 11 Bagatelles, Op. 119: No. 5 in C Minor 01:21
6. 11 Bagatelles, Op. 119: No. 6 in G Major 01:56
7. 11 Bagatelles, Op. 119: No. 7 in C Major 01:07
8. 11 Bagatelles, Op. 119: No. 8 in C Major 01:41
9. 11 Bagatelles, Op. 119: No. 9 in A Minor 00:30
10. 11 Bagatelles, Op. 119: No. 10 in A Major 00:15
11. 11 Bagatelles, Op. 119: No. 11 in B-Flat Major 01:56
12. Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Theme. Vivace 00:54
13. Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 1, Alla marcia. Maestoso 01:48
14. Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 2, Poco allegro 00:56
15. Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 3, L’istesso tempo 01:24
16. Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 4, Un poco più vivace 01:10
17. Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 5, Allegro vivace 00:58
18. Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 6, Allegro ma non troppo e serioso 02:00
19. Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 7, Un poco più allegro 01:19
20. Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 8, Poco vivace 01:32
21. Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 9, Allegro pesante e risoluto 01:45
22. Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 10, Presto 00:40
23. Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 11, Allegretto 01:16
24. Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 12, Un poco più moto 00:53
25. Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 13, Vivace 01:08
26. Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 14, Grave e maestoso 05:36
27. Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 15, Presto scherzando 00:35
28. Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 16, Allegro 01:04
29. Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 17, Allegro 01:07
30. Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 18, Poco moderato 01:53
31. Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 19, Presto 00:58
32. Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 20, Andante 02:20
33. Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 21, Allegro con brio 01:24
34. Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 22, Allegro molto 00:51
35. Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 23, Allegro assai 00:55
36. Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 24, Fughetta. Andante 03:17
37. Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 25, Allegro 00:48
38. Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 26, Piacevole 01:12
39. Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 27, Vivace 01:07
40. Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 28, Allegro 01:08
41. Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 29, Adagio ma non troppo 01:22
42. Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 30, Andante, sempre cantabile 02:10
43. Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 31, Largo, molto espressivo 05:05
44. Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 32, Fuga. Allegro 03:13
45. Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 33, Tempo di menuetto. Moderato 04:27
46. Bagatelle in A Minor, WoO 59 “Für Elise” 03:31

Personnel:
Imogen Cooper, piano

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