Beethoven: Reflections

This original concept presents three works by Beethoven as reflected in the eye and mind of another composer, and transmitted to another medium, the piano solo. Online purchase or streaming (Spotify, iTunes, Amazon Music, Deezer, Google Play): More Information: Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven Artist: Leonardo Pierdomenico (piano) The heroic voice of the greatest pianist/composer of all, recast by two of his most virtuosic successors. Franz Liszt transcribed Beethoven’s 9 symphonies for piano solo, a colossal enterprise of far-reaching importance: not only he made this music thus accessable for a wide audience who could not hear the symphonic works otherwise, but he also created a new work of art in itself. The iconic 5th Symphony recorded here retains all of its demonic power and intensity, the near-impossible piano writing adding to a sense of high-strung tensi
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