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:

11 Bagatelles, Op. 119: No. 1 In G Minor
11 Bagatelles, Op. 119: No. 2 In C Major
11 Bagatelles, Op. 119: No. 3 In D Major
11 Bagatelles, Op. 119: No. 4 In A Major
11 Bagatelles, Op. 119: No. 5 In C Minor
11 Bagatelles, Op. 119: No. 6 In G Major
11 Bagatelles, Op. 119: No. 7 In C Major
11 Bagatelles, Op. 119: No. 8 In C Major
11 Bagatelles, Op. 119: No. 9 In A Minor
11 Bagatelles, Op. 119: No. 10 In A Major
11 Bagatelles, Op. 119: No. 11 In B-Flat Major
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Theme. Vivace
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 1, Alla Marcia. Maestoso
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 2, Poco Allegro
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 3, L'istesso Tempo
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 4, Un Poco Più Vivace
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 5, Allegro Vivace
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 6, Allegro Ma Non Troppo E Serioso
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 7, Un Poco Più Allegro
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 8, Poco Vivace
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 9, Allegro Pesante E Risoluto
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 10, Presto
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 11, Allegretto
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 12, Un Poco Più Moto
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 13, Vivace
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 14, Grave E Maestoso
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 15, Presto Scherzando
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 16, Allegro
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 17, Allegro
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 18, Poco Moderato
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 19, Presto
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 20, Andante
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 21, Allegro Con Brio
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 22, Allegro Molto
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 23, Allegro Assai
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 24, Fughetta. Andante
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 25, Allegro
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 26, Piacevole
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 27, Vivace
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 28, Allegro
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 29, Adagio Ma Non Troppo
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 30, Andante, Sempre Cantabile
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 31, Largo, Molto Espressivo
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 32, Fuga. Allegro
Diabelli Variations, Op. 120: Var. 33, Tempo Di Menuetto. Moderato
Bagatelle In A Minor, Woo 59 "Für Elise"

UPC: 095115208526
Label: Chandos
Release Date: 3.1.19
Format: CD

Beethoven / Cooper - Imogen Cooper Plays Beethoven (CD)