Grete Sultan -Piano Seasons -Wergo CD Grooves.land/Playthek

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1.1 Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): Goldberg Variations, BWV 988

1.2 Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827): Diabelli Variations, Op. 120 (1819-1823)

1.3 Six Bagatelles for Piano, Op. 126 (1823)

1.4 Franz Schubert (1797-1828): Sonata in a Minor for Piano, Op. 42 (D 845) (1825)

1.5 Robert Schumann (1810-1856): Fantasy in C Major, Op. 17 (1836)

1.6 Arnold Schönberg (1894-1951): FÜNF Klavierstücke, Op. 23 (1923)

1.7 Aaron Copland (1900-1990): Piano Sonata (1941)

1.8 Ben Weber (1916-1979): Episodes for Piano Solo, Op. 26A (1957) Stefan Wolpe (1902-1972): Form for Piano (1959)

1.9 Alan Hovhaness (1911-2000): Yenovk. Partita for Piano, Op. 176/2 (1951)

1.10 John Cage (1912-1992): The Perilous Night for Prepared Piano (1944)

1.11 Toshi Ichiyanagi (* 1933): In Memory of John Cage (1992)

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Pianist Grete Sultan (1906-2005) is one of the most extraordinary artists of the 20th century. Raised in a Jewish upper-class household in Berlin, she managed to escape Germany in 1941 after being banned from the concert stage. In New York, she met John Cage with whom she maintained an artistic collaboration for her whole life. Wergo's set Piano Seasons contains her recordings, some of them being released for the first time, of piano works from widely different epochs. Baroque, classical, romantic and contemporary music meet here, finding common ground in the interpretation of this exceptional artist.

Recordings: CD 1: 1999, Finch Junior College, NY CD 2 and CD 3: 1969 Town Hall, New York City CD 4, 1-5: 1990 Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY CD 4, 6-8, 13-17: 1969 Town Hall, New York City CD 4, 9-11: 1986, Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY CD 4, 12: 1972, Westbeth, Composers space, New York City CD 4, 18: 8. February 2000, Malcolm Addey Studios, New York City The recordings of Bach, Beethoven, Schubert, Copland, Weber, Wolpe and Hovhaness previously released on [r17297560] and [r16238260]. The recordings of compositions from Ichiyanagi, Schubert, Schumann are first releases. Liner notes for CD 1 + 2 are in German only. Liner notes for CD 3 + 4 are in English only. Manufactured in Austria ? Printed in Austria

"Piano Seasons" is a captivating CD by the renowned pianist Grete Sultan, released under the esteemed Wergo label. This album showcases Sultan's exceptional interpretation of contemporary piano works, highlighting her deep musical sensitivity and technical mastery. The selection includes pieces that traverse various moods and styles, reflecting both the changing seasons and emotional landscapes through music. Grete Sultan was a German-American pianist celebrated for her profound artistry in 20th-century repertoire, particularly known for championing modern composers such as John Cage and Christian Wolff. Her collaborations with these composers have left an indelible mark on avant-garde music history. Wergo, established in 1962 in Germany, is recognized worldwide for its dedication to contemporary classical music and has become synonymous with high-quality recordings featuring innovative artists.

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WER40432

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