Clifford Curzon - Decca Recordings Vol. 4: 1944-1970

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Title: Clifford Curzon - Decca Recordings Vol. 4: 1944-1970

Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827); Johannes Brahms (1833 - 1897); Robert (Alexander) Schumann (1810 - 1856); Franz (Peter) Schubert (1797 - 1828); (Edward) Benjamin (Lord Britten of Aldeburgh) Britten (1913 - 1976); Willem Pijper (1894 - 1947); Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 - 1791)

Main Performer: Sir Clifford Curzon (Piano); Hans Gál (Piano); Horst Günther (Baritone); Irmgard Seefried (Soprano); Julius Patzak (Tenor)

Orchestra / Ensemble(s): Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra; London Symphony Orchestra; (Royal) Concertgebouw Orchestra, Amsterdam

Date of Release: 22/01/2007

Label / Distributor: Original Masters / Universal Manufacturing and Logistics

Pieces in Set: 7

Running Time: 8 hours 49 minutes

Genre(s): Orchestral, Vocal and choral, Instrumental, Chamber

Stereo: Mixed

SPAR Code: ADD

EAN: 28947582021

Catalogue Number: 475

Work 1

Work Title: Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 4 in G, Op. 58

Excerpt(s): 1. Allegro moderato
2. Andante con moto
3. Rondo (Vivace)

Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827)

Genre: Orchestral

Date Written: 1805-6

Conductor: Hans Knappertsbusch

Orchestra / Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

Main Performer: Sir Clifford Curzon (Piano)

Opera Part(s): Sir Clifford Curzon

Work 2

Work Title: Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 5, 'Emperor' in E flat, Op. 73

Excerpt(s): 1. Allegro
2. Adagio un poco mosso
3. Rondo (Allegro)

Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827)

Genre: Orchestral

Date Written: 1809

Conductor: Hans Knappertsbusch

Orchestra / Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

Main Performer: Sir Clifford Curzon (Piano)

Opera Part(s): Sir Clifford Curzon

Work 3

Work Title: Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1 in D minor, Op. 15

Excerpt(s): 1. Maestoso
2. Adagio
3. Rondo (allegro non troppo)

Composer: Johannes Brahms (1833 - 1897)

Genre: Orchestral

Date Written: 1854-58

Conductor: George Szell

Orchestra / Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

Main Performer: Sir Clifford Curzon (Piano)

Opera Part(s): Sir Clifford Curzon

Work 4

Work Title: (18) Liebeslieder, Op. 52

Excerpt(s): 1. Rede, Mädchen, allzu liebes
2. Am Gesteine rauschet die Flut
3. O die Frauen
4. Wie des Abends schöne Rote
5. Die grüne Hopfenranke
6. Ein kleiner, hübscher Vogel
7. Wohl schön bewandt war es
8. Wenn so lind dein Auge mir
9. Am Donaustrande
10. O wie sanfr die Quelle
11. Nein, es ist nicht Auszukommen
12. Schlosser auf
13. Vögelein durchrauscht die Luft
14. Sieh, wie ist die Welle klar
15. Nachtigall, sie singt so schön
16. Ein duneler Schacht ist Liebe
17. Nicht wandle, ein Licht
18. Es bebt das Gesträuche

Composer: Johannes Brahms (1833 - 1897)

Genre: Vocal & Choral

Date Written: 1868-69

Main Performer: Hans Gál (Piano), Horst Günther (Baritone), Irmgard Seefried (Soprano), Julius Patzak (Tenor), Kathleen Ferrier (Contralto (Female alto)), Sir Clifford Curzon (Piano)

Opera Part(s): Hans Gál, Horst Günther, Irmgard Seefried, Julius Patzak, Kathleen Ferrier, Sir Clifford Curzon

Work 5

Work Title: (15) Neue Liebeslieder, Op. 65

Excerpt(s): 1. Nun ihr Musen, genug !

Composer: Johannes Brahms (1833 - 1897)

Genre: Vocal & Choral

Date Written: 1874

Main Performer: Hans Gál (Piano), Horst Günther (Baritone), Irmgard Seefried (Soprano), Julius Patzak (Tenor), Kathleen Ferrier (Contralto (Female alto)), Sir Clifford Curzon (Piano)

Opera Part(s): Hans Gál, Horst Günther, Irmgard Seefried, Julius Patzak, Kathleen Ferrier, Sir Clifford Curzon

Work 6

Work Title: Fantasie in C, Op. 17

Excerpt(s): 1. Allegro molto appassionato
2. Lento portamento. Generalmente dolce

Composer: Robert (Alexander) Schumann (1810 - 1856)

Genre: Instrumental

Date Written: 1836-8

Main Performer: Sir Clifford Curzon (Piano)

Opera Part(s): Sir Clifford Curzon

Work 7

Work Title: Kinderszenen, Op. 15

Excerpt(s): 1. Von fremden Ländern und Menschen
2. Curiose Geschichte
3. Hasche-Mann
4. Bittendes Kind
5. Glückes genug
6. Wichtige Begebenheit
7. Träumerei
8. Am Camin
9. Ritter vom Steckenpferd
10. Fast zu ernst
11. Fürchtenmachen
12. Kind im Einschlummern
13. Der Dichter spricht

Composer: Robert (Alexander) Schumann (1810 - 1856)

Genre: Instrumental

Date Written: 1838

Main Performer: Sir Clifford Curzon (Piano)

Opera Part(s): Sir Clifford Curzon

Work 8

Work Title: Fantasy, 'Wandererfantasie' in C, D760

Excerpt(s): 1. Fantasy, 'Wandererfantasie' in C, D760

Composer: Franz (Peter) Schubert (1797 - 1828)

Genre: Instrumental

Date Written: 1822

Main Performer: Sir Clifford Curzon (Piano)

Opera Part(s): Sir Clifford Curzon

Work 9

Work Title: Quintet for Piano and Strings, 'Trout' in A, D667

Excerpt(s): 1. Allegro vivace
2. Andante
3. Scherzo (presto)
4. Andantino (tema con variazioni)
5. Allegro giusto

Composer: Franz (Peter) Schubert (1797 - 1828)

Genre: Chamber

Date Written: 1819

Main Performer: Günther Breitenbach (Viola), Johann Krump (Double bass), Nikolaus Hübner (Cello), Sir Clifford Curzon (Piano), Willi Boskovsky (Violin)

Opera Part(s): Günther Breitenbach, Johann Krump, Nikolaus Hübner, Sir Clifford Curzon, Willi Boskovsky

Work 10

Work Title: Introduction and Rondo alla burlesca, Op. 23/1

Excerpt(s): 1. Introduction and Rondo alla burlesca, Op. 23/1

Composer: (Edward) Benjamin (Lord Britten of Aldeburgh) Britten (1913 - 1976)

Genre: Chamber

Date Written: 1940

Main Performer: Benjamin Britten (Piano), Sir Clifford Curzon (Piano)

Opera Part(s): Benjamin Britten, Sir Clifford Curzon

Work 11

Work Title: Mazurka elegiaca, Op. 23/2

Excerpt(s): 1. Mazurka elegiaca, Op. 23/2

Composer: (Edward) Benjamin (Lord Britten of Aldeburgh) Britten (1913 - 1976)

Genre: Chamber

Date Written: 1941

Main Performer: Benjamin Britten (Piano), Sir Clifford Curzon (Piano)

Opera Part(s): Benjamin Britten, Sir Clifford Curzon

Work 12

Work Title: Symphony No. 3

Excerpt(s): 1. Symphony No. 3

Composer: Willem Pijper (1894 - 1947)

Genre: Orchestral

Date Written: 1926

Conductor: Eduard van Beinum

Orchestra / Ensemble: (Royal) Concertgebouw Orchestra, Amsterdam

Main Performer: Sir Clifford Curzon (Piano)

Opera Part(s): Sir Clifford Curzon

Work 13

Work Title: Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 20 in D minor, K466

Excerpt(s): 1. Allegro
2. Romanze
3. Allegro assai

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 - 1791)

Genre: Orchestral

Date Written: 1785

Conductor: Benjamin Britten

Orchestra / Ensemble: English Chamber Orchestra

Main Performer: Sir Clifford Curzon (Piano)

Opera Part(s): Sir Clifford Curzon

Work 14

Work Title: Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 27 in B flat, K595

Excerpt(s): 3. Allegro
2. Larghetto

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 - 1791)

Genre: Orchestral

Date Written: 1791

Conductor: Benjamin Britten

Orchestra / Ensemble: English Chamber Orchestra

Main Performer: Sir Clifford Curzon (Piano)

Opera Part(s): Sir Clifford Curzon

Work 15

Work Title: Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 26, 'Coronation' in D, K537

Excerpt(s): 1. Allegro
2. Larghetto
3. Allegretto

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 - 1791)

Genre: Orchestral

Date Written: 1788

Conductor: István Kertész

Orchestra / Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

Main Performer: Sir Clifford Curzon (Piano)

Opera Part(s): Sir Clifford Curzon

Work 16

Work Title: Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 27 in B flat, K595

Excerpt(s): 3. Allegro
2. Larghetto

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 - 1791)

Genre: Orchestral

Date Written: 1791

Conductor: István Kertész

Orchestra / Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

Main Performer: Sir Clifford Curzon (Piano)

Opera Part(s): Sir Clifford Curzon

Work 17

Work Title: Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 23 in A, K488

Excerpt(s): 1. Allegro
2. Adagio
3. Allegro assai

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 - 1791)

Genre: Orchestral

Date Written: 1786

Conductor: István Kertész

Orchestra / Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

Main Performer: Sir Clifford Curzon (Piano)

Opera Part(s): Sir Clifford Curzon

Work 18

Work Title: Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 24 in C minor, K491

Excerpt(s): 1. Allegro
2. Larghetto
3. Allegretto

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 - 1791)

Genre: Orchestral

Date Written: 1786

Conductor: István Kertész

Orchestra / Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

Main Performer: Sir Clifford Curzon (Piano)

Opera Part(s): Sir Clifford Curzon

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