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Disc 01
Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58 01. Chicago Symphony Orchestra "I. Allegro moderato" 02. Chicago Symphony Orchestra "II. Andante con moto" 03. Chicago Symphony Orchestra "III. Rondo - Vivace"
Piano Concerto No. 5 in E Flat Major, Op. 73, 'Emperor' 04. Chicago Symphony Orchestra "I. Allegro" 05. Chicago Symphony Orchestra "II. Adagio un poco mosso" 06. Chicago Symphony Orchestra "III. Rondo - Allegro"
Disc 02
Piano Sonata No. 30 in E Major 01. Schnabel, Artur "I. Vivace non troppo" 02. Schnabel, Artur "II. Prestissimo" 03. Schnabel, Artur "III. Gesangvoll, mit innigster Empfindung (Variations 1-6)"
Sonata No. 32 in C Minor, Op. 111 04. Schnabel, Artur "I. Maestoso - Allegro con brio ed appassionato" 05. Schnabel, Artur "II. Arietta - Adagio molto semplice cantabile"
Four Impromptus, Op. 90, D. 899 06. Schnabel, Artur "Impromptu No. 1 in C Minor" 07. Schnabel, Artur "Impromptu No. 2 in E-Flat Major" 08. Schnabel, Artur "Impromptu No. 3 in G-Flat Major" 09. Schnabel, Artur "Impromptu No. 4 in A-Flat Major"
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Original 78s: 11-8416/9 in set M-930; 11-8290/3 in set DM-930 Released November 16, 1942 [1?3]; 11-8430/4 in set M-939; 11-8322/6 in set DM-939 Released April 1943; 17-0083/87 in set WCT-19 (45 rpm) Released December 7, 1950 [4?6]
Original LPs: VIC-1505 Released June 1970 [1?3]; LCT-1015 Released January 26, 1951; VIC-1511 Released October, 1970 [4?6]
Recordings: Chicago, Orchestra Hall via wire line to RCA Studio C, July 24 [1?3] & 22 [4?6], 1942
Producer: R.S. Wise [1?3]
Matrix Nos.: CS-074626-2, CS-074627-2A, CS-074628-1A, CS-074629-2A [1]; CS-074630-2A [2]; CS-074631-2, CS-074632-1, CS-074633-2A [3]; CS-074616-2, CS-074617-2A, CS-074618-1, CS-074619-2, CS-074620-2 [4]; CS-074621-2A, CS-074622-1 [5]; CS-074623-2, CS-074624-1, CS-074625-2A [6]
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CD 2
Recordings: New York City, RCA Victor Studio No. 2, June 16/17* [4/5] & 18 [1?3/6?8] & 23** [1?3/7/9], 1942
Matrix Nos.: CS-075286-1 [1]; CS-075287-1 [2]; CS-075288-1, CS-075289-1, CS-075290-1, CS-075291-3** [3]; CS-075274-2*, CS-075275-1, CS-075276-1 [4]; CS-075276-1, CS-075277-1, CS-075278-1, CS-075279-1, CS-075280-1*, CS-075281-2* [5]; CS-075293-1/4-1/2 [6]; CS-075295-1/2**/2A** [7]; CS-075296-1 [8]; CS-075297-1/1A; CS-075298-1/1A [9]
P 1976/2017 Sony Music Entertainment
Disc and Tape Transfers, Mixing and Mastering by Andreas K. Meyer, Meyer Media LLC using 24 bit / 192 kHz technology
This set contains Artur Schnabel?s complete original RCA Victor recordings from June 16 to July 24, 1942. Many more recordings made by His Master?s Voice in London were released in the U.S. under the RCA Victor imprint on 78s, 45s and LPs before
and after this period. However, these recordings were distributed under license and their ownership remains with HMV.
For more information on Artur Schnabel?s discography
see www.schnabelmusicfoundation.com
Photos: RCA C Sony Music Entertainment
Partly consists of previously released material.
88985389712 · This compilation P & C 2017 Sony Music Entertainment
Distributed by Sony Music Entertainm"The RCA Victor Recordings" on CD presents a significant chapter in the legacy of pianist Artur Schnabel, gathering together his historic recordings made for the RCA Victor label. Known for his uncompromising musical integrity and profound interpretations, Schnabel was one of the first pianists to be widely celebrated for his complete Beethoven piano sonata cycle and his pioneering work in core German-Austrian repertoire. This collection allows listeners to experience his distinctive blend of intellectual rigor, emotional depth, and structural clarity in interpretations that have influenced generations of pianists and music lovers.
The CD focuses on Schnabel's art in carefully restored transfers that preserve the character of the original sessions while enhancing their listenability for modern ears. The performances reveal his trademark clarity of voicing, singing tone, and ability to shape long musical lines, making these recordings an essential reference for anyone interested in the history of piano playing. Whether you are a seasoned collector of historic recordings or discovering Schnabel for the first time, "The RCA Victor Recordings" offers a compelling insight into the playing style that helped define 20th-century pianism.
Artur Schnabel (1882-1951) was a pioneering classical pianist, particularly revered for his Beethoven interpretations and for helping to establish the concert repertoire of composers such as Beethoven, Schubert, and Mozart as we know it today. He was among the first artists to record the complete cycle of Beethoven piano sonatas, a landmark achievement that set new standards for depth of interpretation. Schnabel's influence extended far beyond his own performances, shaping the ideals of seriousness, fidelity to the score, and artistic honesty that many pianists still aspire to.
The CD is released by Sony Classical, a globally respected classical music label known for its broad catalog of distinguished artists and high production standards. As the classical division associated with one of the world's largest music groups, Sony Classical has played an important role in preserving and reissuing important historical recordings alongside new productions. With carefully curated archival projects and a commitment to quality remastering, the label ensures that key performances like Schnabel's RCA Victor legacy remain accessible to new generations of listeners. | | | No. of tracks: |
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