Piano Recital: Arrau, Claudio - Beethoven, L. Van / Brahms, J. (Schwetzinger Festspiele Edition, 1963, 1973)
4/1/2009, 13 Tracks, 1:53:30
Featuring
Claudio Arrau
Ludwig van Beethoven
Johannes Brahms
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Interpretation
Claudio Arrau's Philips recordings are characterized by a delayed tempo and gesture, avoiding mechanical thoughtlessness, which set him apart from many contemporaries.
Recording & Production
This album features live concert recordings of Claudio Arrau from the Schwetzingen Palace in 1963 and 1973.
Performer Biography
With support from the Chilean government, Arrau studied at the Stern Conservatory in Berlin at age ten under Martin Krause, one of Franz Liszt's last pupils.
Performer Biography
Claudio Arrau, a Chilean pianist, began his career as a child prodigy, performing for an audience at the age of five.
Performer Biography
Arrau's repertoire preferences leaned towards 'German' culture, focusing on works by Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, and Schubert in his 1930s concerts.
Performer Biography
After his teacher Martin Krause died in 1918, the 15-year-old Arrau refused to study with anyone else and developed his skills independently.
Performer Biography
Arrau's father died in a riding accident when Claudio was barely one year old, and he received his first piano lessons from his mother.
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