IDAGIO | Beethoven, L. Van: Symphonies (Arr. F. Liszt for Piano), Vol. 1 (Biret)

Featuring

Idil Biret
Ludwig van Beethoven

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Performer Biography

Idil Biret, the pianist on this recording, began playing piano at age three and studied at the Paris Conservatoire, graduating at fifteen with three first prizes.

Performer Biography

Idil Biret has made over eighty records, including the first recordings of Liszt's transcriptions of Beethoven's Nine Symphonies for EMI.

Interpretation

Idil Biret sometimes sacrifices tempo rapidity in her performances of Beethoven's Symphonies to emphasize the unity, regularity, and implacability of the rhythm.

Composer Biography

Franz Liszt's adoration of Beethoven began when Liszt was just eleven years old.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Franz Liszt considered his time well employed if he succeeded in transferring not only the grand outlines but also the fine details of Beethoven's compositions to the piano.

Composer Biography

Beethoven, after hearing the young Franz Liszt play, reportedly kissed his forehead and declared, 'Go! You are one of the fortunate ones! For you will give joy and happiness to many other people!'

Composer's Artistic Vision

Franz Liszt spent over 25 years perfecting his piano transcriptions of Beethoven's Symphonies, making it his artistic mission to promote Beethoven's music.