In Reply to: Re: Beethoven Piano Sonatas posted by Avocat on February 26, 2007 at 14:09:17:
The fortepiano's tone has a quicker decay, and it's a less brilliant sound. The rapid decay allows very clean articulation, and there are sonic qualities that simply can't be reproduced on a modern piano. There have been some other recordings of the LvB on fortepiano - notably Peter Serkin's Hammerklavier and Op. 109-111 - but Brautigam's will, once completed, be the most recommendable set on a period instrument.That isn't to say that it will replace anyone's version on a modern piano, but it will certainly be worth having in addition.
Bill
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