Perspectives on the “Sonata Forms” of European Music
By Roberto Calabretto
Acclaimed for his “superhuman” clarity and control, combined with a profound interpretive sensitivity, Marc-André Hamelin is rightly regarded as one of the greatest pianists of all time. His interpretations of the major Romantic, 20th-century, and contemporary repertoire regularly leave both critics and audiences in awe, while his work as a composer further enhances his rare and authoritative artistic profile. For Hyperion Records, he has recorded more than 80 albums, many of them considered benchmarks, while his scores—published by Edition Peters—have entered the programs of leading international institutions: from the Études to the Toccata on L’homme armé, from the Piano Quintet to numerous solo works, including commissions from the Library of Congress in Washington and the Van Cliburn Foundation. Born in Montreal, he now lives in Boston with his wife, radio host Cathy Fuller.
Turns whatever he touches to gold
Ludwig van Beethoven
(Bonn, 1770 – Vienna, 1827)
Sonata n. 7 in re maggiore, op. 10 n. 3
I. Presto
II. Largo e mesto
III. Allegro
IV. Rondò. Allegro
Mieczysław Weinberg
(Varsavia, 1919 – Mosca, 1996)
Sonata n. 6, op. 73
I. Adagio
II. Allegro molto
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Robert Schumann
(Zwickau, 1810 – Endenich, 1856)
8 Fantasiestucke, op. 12
I. Des Abends – Sehr innig zu spielen
II. Aufschwung – Sehr rasch
III. Warum? – Langsam und zart
IV. Grillen – Mit Humor
V. In der Nacht – Mit Leidenschaft
VI. Fabel – Langsam
VII. Traumes Wirren – Aeusserst lebhaft
VIII. Ende vom Lied – Mit gutem Humor
Alexander Scriabin
(Mosca, 1871 – 1915)
Sonata n. 4 in fa diesis maggiore, op. 30
Andante. Prestissimo volando