Matthias Kirschnereit - Beethoven: Unknown Solo Piano Works (2020) (Hi-Res)

Ludwig van Beethoven is one of the most performed composers of all time. The Beethoven anniversary year of 2020 will see countless releases of his famous works, be it the nine great symphonies, the 32 piano sonatas or other instrumental masterworks such as the Violin Concerto in D major. The pianist Matthias Kirschnereit has therefore given himself something of a challenge for his new album by researching and recording the small but nevertheless brilliant jewels of Beethoven’s piano repertoire.“On this album it is my aim to bring to life those works by Beethoven that are seldom in the limelight and to let them sparkle anew. They include pieces that are not going to set the world on fire. I am no archaeologist who hunts around in attics, libraries or archives in search of works yet to be published. Everything he ever wrote has already been published. So I set about compiling a list – and I was utterly amazed,” explains Matthias Kirschnereit

Tracklist

01. Polonaise in C Major, Op. 89
02. Allegretto in C Minor, WoO 53
03. Two Piano Pieces, WoO 54: "Lustig & Traurig"
04. Rondo in C Major, WoO 48
05. Bagatelle in C Minor, WoO 52
06. Prelude in F Minor, WoO 55
07. Sonata in F Minor, WoO 47: I. Larghetto maestoso
08. Sonata in F Minor, WoO 47: II. Andante
09. Sonata in F Minor, WoO 47: III. Presto
10. 7 Ländler in D Major, WoO 11
11. Piano Piece for Piringer in B Minor, WoO 61
12. Piano Piece in B-Flat Major, WoO 60
13. Ecossaises in E-Flat Major, WoO 83
14. Minuet in E-Flat Major, WoO 82
15. Sonatina in F Major, Kinsky Halm Anh.5 No. 2: I. Allegro assai
16. Sonatina in F Major, Kinsky Halm Anh.5 No. 2: II. Rondo. Allegro
17. 6 Variations in F Major, Op. 34
18. Waltz in E-Flat Major, WoO 84
19. Anh.: Andante in C Major
20. Piano Piece in G Minor, WoO 61a