Critics have compared Marios Papadopoulos's Beethoven Sonata recordings to those of renowned pianists like Schnabel, Brendel, Barenboim, and Kempff.
Performer Biography
In 1998, Marios Papadopoulos founded the Oxford Philomusica, which is the Orchestra in Residence at the University of Oxford, and he serves as its Music Director.
Interpretation
Pianist Marios Papadopoulos believes that Beethoven's early music was bold and powerful, and his playing reflects this by not imposing 18th-century manners on the works.
Recording & Production
This recording was originally released on IMP Classics in 1998 and features Marios Papadopoulos playing a Steinway & Sons piano.
Performer Biography
Marios Papadopoulos, the pianist on this recording, has had a worldwide career as both a pianist and conductor since his London debut in 1974.
Performer Biography
Marios Papadopoulos has directed the complete cycle of all Mozart Concertos from the keyboard twice and is repeating this project in Oxford in 2006.
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