2 CDs for the price of 1. After studies at the Royal Academy and the Royal Northern College of Music, British pianist Stephen Beville won a scholarship to study at the Staadt Hochschule in Karlsruhe, Germany. During his time there he gave several acclaimed concerts and made studio recordings, a selection of which make up this, his commercial recording debut. Described as 'one of the most talented young musicians to emerge from the UK' by Frankfurter Neue Press, his musicianship and deep consideration of his music are well demonstrated. In this 2 CD set the performances of the Beethoven Op. 111 and Schumann's C major Fantasie are taken from live concerts.

Tracklist:

Scherzo No. 4 In E Major, Op. 54
Douze Notations: I. Fantasque - Modéré
Douze Notations: II. Très Vif
Douze Notations: III. Assez Lent
Douze Notations: IV. Rythmique
Douze Notations: V. Douz Et Improvisé
Douze Notations: VI. Rapide
Douze Notations: VII. Hiératique
Douze Notations: VIII. Modéré Jusqu'à Très Vif
Douze Notations: IX. Lointain - Calme
Douze Notations: X. Mécanique Et Très Sec
Douze Notations: XI. Scintillant
Douze Notations: XII. Lent - Puissant Et Âpre
Piano Sonata In C Minor, Op. 111: I. Maestoso - Allegro Con Brio Ed Appassionato
Piano Sonata In C Minor, Op. 111: II. Arietta: Adagio Molto Semplice E Cantabile
Piano Sonata In E-Flat Major, Op. 81a - "Les Adieux": I. Das Lebewohl: Adagio - Allegro
Piano Sonata In E-Flat Major, Op. 81a - "Les Adieux": II. Abwesenheit: Andante Espressivo
Piano Sonata In E-Flat Major, Op. 81a - "Les Adieux": III. Das Wiedersehn: Vivacissimamente
Fantasie In C Major, Op. 17: I. Durchaus Phantastisch Und Leidenschaftlich Vorzutragen
Fantasie In C Major, Op. 17: Maßig. Durchaus Energisch
Fantasie In C Major, Op. 17: III. Langsam Getragen. Durchweg Leise Zu Halten

UPC: 809730510823
Label: Divine Art
Release Date: 10.9.12
Format: CD

Stephen Beville - Stephen Beville in Karlsruhe (2 CD)