Joseph Haydn: Klaviersonaten H16 Nr.26,31,33-35,39,42,48,49 auf 2 CDs

Klaviersonaten die Zweite
Die erste Folge von Marc-André Hamelins Einspielung der Klaviersonaten Joseph Haydns wurde mit Kritikerlob geradezu überhäuft. Fono Forum etwa schrieb: »Mit unglaublicher spielerischer Souveränität untermauert Hamelin an zehn ausgewählten Sonaten seine These, dass Haydn der Urvater der modernen Klaviersonate sei und dass er Mozart und Beethoven an experimenteller Kühnheit, an Dramatik und Spiritualität in nichts nachstehe.« Ein gutes Vorzeichen für die vorliegende zweite Folge, die wiederum zehn Klaviersonaten Haydns präsentiert.

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Marc-André Hamelin's first set of Haydn Piano Sonatas was Hyperion's best-selling release of 2007, and had the critics jostling to acclaim his performances in the highest terms, in particular his expression of the »physical exhilaration of Haydn's playful inspiration in a way unmatched by any pianist past or present«. His second volume, released in a year where new Haydn recordings are prominent, should surely match the critical and commercial success of the first.

Some of Haydn's most alluring and appealing keyboard works are recorded here. The surprising (to some) emotional range of the composer is fully evident in the extraordinarily sensitive and intimate Sonata in E flat major No 49, written for Maria Anna von Genzinger, and the profoundly felt Andante con variazioni in F minor, the composition of which coincided with her death.

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»A marvellously polished collection of performances … He is a model of correctness, with enough wit, exuberance and the most exquisite lightness of touches to keep the music buoyant« (The Guardian)

»One of the outstanding releases of the Haydn celebratory year« (International Record Review)

»Hamelin is most associated with virtuoso fireworks for piano, but he can also miniaturise himself exquisitely to suit Haydn's wit and elegance … The spring in his fingers is delightful« (The Times)

»The continuous outpouring of beautiful tone; it's mesmerizing…. These performances are beyond criticism« (Fanfare, USA)

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