In Reply to: Beethoven piano sonatas posted by rws on March 22, 2015 at 08:52:45:
There are 32 sonatas. At least 3 distinct stylistic phases. I think it's too hard to get one guy to do justice to them all.
Besides, if you get one set, you'll miss out on Richter. His Beethoven is extremely great.
For the big name sonatas, I refuse to compromise, and you should too. Why? Cause there are zillions from which to choose. May's well choose the very best, and ignore the rest of the weeds and me-too's.
The very, very, very, very best?
There's only one: Walter Klien on Vox.
Super-fiery, Beethoven the revolutionary, Beethoven the heaven slayer, Beethoven from the lips of God. Leaves all the rest in the dust; makes HIPs sound like wimps.
This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors:
Follow Ups
- Why Lock Yourself Into A Single Set? Get Richter - Get Klien - Mike Porper 14:12:15 03/25/15 (0)