Credits:

Ikuyo Nakamichi

Description:

[Best Classics 100] Ikuyo Nakamichi, one of Japan's leading pianists, intensively recorded Beethoven's complete piano concertos and piano sonatas in the 2000s, and her performances are highly acclaimed for their high musicality, passionate empathy and conviction toward his works. This album is a special coupling of Beethoven's most famous piano concertos and sonatas. The "Emperor" boasts an imposing majestic appearance, and is accompanied by the sharp orchestra of the Deutsche Kammerphil conducted by Paavo Järvi, while the dramatic "Passion" begins with a murmuring sound and moves toward an overwhelming climax. Japan original project / Blu-spec CD2 / Recording dates: June 14-16, 2004, December 16-18, 15-19, 2005, December 13-16, 2005, etc. / Locations: Bad Kissingen, Grosser Saal, Saitama Arts Theatre, Music Hall

Tracklisting:

1 PIANO CONCERTO NO.5 IN E-FLAT. OP.73 'EMPEROR' / NAKAMICHI IKUYO
2 PIANO CONCERTO NO.5 IN E-FLAT. OP.73 'EMPEROR' / NAKAMICHI IKUYO
3 PIANO CONCERTO NO.5 IN E-FLAT. OP.73 'EMPEROR' / NAKAMICHI IKUYO
4 PIANO SONATA NO.23 IN F MINOR. OP.57 'APPASSIONATA' / NAKAMICHI IKUYO
5 PIANO SONATA NO.23 IN F MINOR. OP.57 'APPASSIONATA' / NAKAMICHI IKUYO
6 PIANO SONATA NO.23 IN F MINOR. OP.57 'APPASSIONATA' / NAKAMICHI IKUYO
7 PIANO SONATA NO.23 IN F MINOR. OP.57 'APPASSIONATA' / NAKAMICHI IKUYO
8 PIANO SONATA NO.23 IN F MINOR. OP.57 'APPASSIONATA' / NAKAMICHI IKUYO
9 PIANO SONATA NO.23 IN F MINOR. OP.57 'APPASSIONATA' / NAKAMICHI IKUYO
10 PIANO SONATA NO.23 IN F MINOR. OP.57 'APPASSIONATA' / NAKAMICHI IKUYO
11 6 VARIATIONS ON AN ORIGINAL THEME IN D. OP.76 / NAKAMICHI IKUYO
12 6 VARIATIONS ON AN ORIGINAL THEME IN D. OP.76 / NAKAMICHI IKUYO
13 6 VARIATIONS ON AN ORIGINAL THEME IN D. OP.76 / NAKAMICHI IKUYO
14 6 VARIATIONS ON AN ORIGINAL THEME IN D. OP.76 / NAKAMICHI IKUYO
15 6 VARIATIONS ON AN ORIGINAL THEME IN D. OP.76 / NAKAMICHI IKUYO
16 6 VARIATIONS ON AN ORIGINAL THEME IN D. OP.76 / NAKAMICHI IKUYO
17 6 VARIATIONS ON AN ORIGINAL THEME IN D. OP.76 / NAKAMICHI IKUYO
18 6 VARIATIONS ON AN ORIGINAL THEME IN D. OP.76 / NAKAMICHI IKUYO
19 FOR ELISE IN A MINOR. WOO59 / NAKAMICHI IKUYO