Takahiro Sonoda Romantic School Chopin Schumann Brahms Schubert 14 CD Box JAPAN

Product introduction

Brilliant and profound.

Takahiro Sonoda, a treasure of Japanese piano music history

Romantic piano collection

This year marks 20 years since Takahiro Sonoda's death. The valuable legacy sound source of this man, who was a great contributor to the Japanese piano world as well as a virtuoso pianist, has been compiled into a box under the supervision of his widow, Haruko Sonoda. This time, it's a collection of Romantic composers, and it's a great listen.

The highlight is the first CD version of Schumann's ''Kreisleriana'' and ''Kinderszenen.'' It was recorded in September 1982 with production by Shohachiro Aizawa and released as an LP on the Adam Ace label, but since then the master tape's whereabouts have been unknown and it has not been possible to make it into a CD. I recently discovered the original master, and now it has been revived with the latest remastering. The recording was made at a church in Shimoigusa, but since it was recorded late at night in September, it is interesting to see if you can even hear the faint sounds of insects in the quiet area.

Being able to enjoy major piano pieces by Chopin, Schumann, and Brahms with Sonoda's masterful artistry is the ultimate in luxury. You will be immersed in the strong pianism and deep musicality with no ambiguity. It is also valuable that the bonus disc contains the concert live at Suntory Hall held on September 23, 1998 to commemorate his 70th birthday. You can enjoy the mature mastery.

The commentary is basically written by Sonoda himself. Chopin's theory is worth reading and gives you a sense of the depth of his commitment. Now available at an amazing price. This is a great piece of musical heritage that every household should have at least one set.

Work information

Piano: Takahiro Sonoda

Composer: Frederic Chopin, Robert Schumann, Johannes Brahms, Franz Schubert, Franz Liszt

Contents

Number of components | 14 pieces

Track Listing:

Disc 1

1. Frédéric Chopin: Préludes, Op. 28

Disc 2

1. Frédéric Chopin:

2. Polonaise No. 1 in C-sharp minor, Op. 26 No. 1

3. Polonaise No. 2 in E-flat minor, Op. 26 No. 2

4. Nocturne No. 7 in C-sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 1

5. Nocturne No. 8 in D-flat major, Op. 27 No. 2

6. Quatre Mazurkas, Op. 30

7. Quatre Mazurkas, Op. 33

8. Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 35

Disc 3

Frédéric Chopin:

1. Berceuse Op.57

2. Piano Sonata No. 3 in B minor Op.58

3. Three Mazurkas Op.59

4. Barcarolle Op.60

5. Polonaise-Fantaisie Op.61

Disc 4

Frédéric Chopin:

1. Ballade No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23

2. Ballade No. 2 in F major, Op. 38

3. Ballade No. 3 in A-flat major, Op. 47

4. Ballade No. 4 in F minor, Op. 52

5. Impromptu No. 1 in A-flat major, Op. 29

6. Impromptu No. 2 in F-sharp major, Op. 36

7. Impromptu No. 3 in G-flat major, Op. 51

8.Fantaisie-Impromptu in C-sharp minor, Op. 66

Disc 5

Robert Schumann:

1. Kreisleriana, Op.16

2. Kinderszenen, Op.15

Disc 6

Robert Schumann:

1. Carnaval, Op.9

2. Humoreske, Op.20

3. Blumenstück, Op.19

Disc 7

Robert Schumann:

1.Fantasie in C major, Op.17

2. Arabeske in C major, Op.18

3. Nachtstücke, Op.23

4. 3 Romanzen, Op.111

Disc 8

Robert Schumann:

1. Piano Sonata No. 1 in F-sharp minor, Op.11

2. Fantasiestücke, Op.12

Disc 9

Johannes Brahms:

1. Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op.24

2. Zwei Rhapsodien, Op.79

3. Acht Klavierstücke, Op.76

Disc 10

Johannes Brahms:

1. Klaviersonate Nr. 3 in f-Moll, Op.5

2. Fantasien, Op.116

3. Drei Intermezzi, Op.117

Disc 11

Johannes Brahms:

1.Variationen über ein Thema von Paganini, Op.35

2. Sechs Klavierstücke, Op.118

3. Vier Klavierstücke, Op.119

Disc 12

Franz Schubert:

1. Piano Sonata No. 16 in A minor, D.845

2. Impromptus, D.899

Disc 13

Franz Schuber

Piano Sonata No. 13 in A major, D.664

Impromptus, D.935

Disc 14

1. Robert Schumann: Symphonische Etüden Op.13

2. Fryderyk Chopin: Polonaise-Fantaisie Op.61

3. Franz Liszt: Après une Lecture de Dante: Fantasia quasi Sonata

recording

Disc1; April 21, 22, 1983/Hamakita City Cultural Center

Disc2; December 10-12, 1997/Ryuyo Naginiki Kaikan Isada Hall

Disc3; April 11, 12, 1989/Togen Bunka Kaikan (Shirane)

Disc4; May 10, 11, 1990/Hamakita Cultural Center Civic Hall

Disc5; September 20, 21, 1982/Catholic Shimoigusa Church

Disc6; October 28, 29, 1992/Ryuyo Naginiki Kaikan Isada Hall

Disc7; May 4, 5, 1988/Hongo Barrio Hall

Disc8; August 21-23, 2001/Baden-Baden, Hans Rosbout Studio

Disc9; April 14, 15, 1993/Ryuyo Naginiki Hall Isada Hall

Disc10; April 11-15, 1997/Ryuyo Naginiki Kaikan Isada Hall

Disc11; August 24-16, 2001/Baden-Baden, Hans Rosbout Studio

Disc12; August 23-25, 2003/Baden-Baden, Hans Rosbout Studio

Disc13; July 8-10, 2004/Mie Cultural Center Large Hall

Disc14; September 23, 1998/Suntory Hall (live)

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