A series of six recitals by this master pianist at a new peak in his career.
Both his audiences and the critics had been aware of new dimensions in Ashkenazy's playing. This may have stemmed in part from his broadening experience as a conductor, but wherever it came from, it is both notable and impressive, and extended both the size and the commitment of his audiences world-wide.
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Years of production: 1981 - 1983
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1. Beethoven: Hammerklavier Sonata Opus 106 (47'00")
2. Chopin: Twenty-four Preludes Opus 28 (40'25")
3. Beethoven: Sonatas Opus 101 and 109 (42'00")
4. Chopin: Two Nocturnes Opus 27 / B minor Sonata Opus 58
5. Beethoven: The last two Sonatas Opus 110 and 111 (48'20")
6. Chopin: Two Nocturnes Opus 9, numbers 1 and 3 / Polonaise in F sharp minor Opus 44 / Impromptu in F sharp major Opus 36 / Scherzo number 3, Opus 39.
These recitals were shot on videotape in studio conditions with invited audiences. The intention was to get the best of both worlds by creating genuine concert conditions with the artist giving his best, and at the same time ensuring telling, well-lit images of the performer at work.
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