1. PIANO QUARTET NO. 1 IN G MINOR, K. 478 I. ALLEGRO 2. PIANO QUARTET NO. 1 IN G MINOR, K. 478 II. ANDANTE 3. PIANO QUARTET NO. 1 IN G MINOR, K. 478 III. RONDO. ALLEGRO MODERATO 4. PIANO QUARTET NO. 2 IN E-FLAT MAJOR, K. 493 I. ALLEGRO 5. PIANO QUARTET NO. 2 IN E-FLAT MAJOR, K. 493 II. LARGHETTO 6. PIANO QUARTET NO. 2 IN E-FLAT MAJOR, K. 493 III. ALLEGRETTO 1. I. MODERATO [PIANO SONATA NO. 15 IN C MAJOR, D. 840 "RELIQUIE"] 2. II. ANDANTE [PIANO SONATA NO. 15 IN C MAJOR, D. 840 "RELIQUIE"] 3. I. ALLEGRO VIVACE [PIANO SONATA NO. 17 IN D MAJOR, D. 850 "GASTEINER"] 4. II. CON MOTO [PIANO SONATA NO. 17 IN D MAJOR, D. 850 "GASTEINER"] 5. III. SCHERZO. ALLEGRO VIVACE [PIANO SONATA NO. 17 IN D MAJOR, D. 850 "GASTEINER"] 6. IV. RONDO. ALLEGRO MODERATO [PIANO SONATA NO. 17 IN D MAJOR, D. 850 "GASTEINER"] 1. ANDANTE AND VARIATIONS IN F MINOR, HOB. XVII 6 "UN PICCOLO DIVERTIMENTO" - LIVE AT WIGMORE HALL, LONDON, 1988 2. PIANO SONATA IN D MAJOR, HOB. XVI 37 I. ALLEGRO CON BRIO - LIVE AT WIGMORE HALL, LONDON, 1988 3. PIANO SONATA IN D MAJOR, HOB. XVI 37 II. LARGO E SOSTENUTO - LIVE AT WIGMORE HALL, LONDON, 1988 4. PIANO SONATA IN D MAJOR, HOB. XVI 37 III. FINALE. PRESTO MA NON TROPPO - LIVE AT WIGMORE HALL, LONDON, 1988 5. PIANO SONATA IN C MINOR, HOB. XVI 20 I. MODERATO - LIVE AT WIGMORE HALL, LONDON, 1988 6. PIANO SONATA IN C MINOR, HOB. XVI 20 II. ANDANTE CON MOTO - LIVE AT WIGMORE HALL, LONDON, 1988 7. PIANO SONATA IN C MINOR, HOB. XVI 20 III. FINALE. ALLEGRO - LIVE AT WIGMORE HALL, LONDON, 1988 8. PIANO SONATA NO. 16 IN C MAJOR, K. 545 "SONATA FACILE" I. ALLEGRO - LIVE AT PARISH CHURCH, ALDEBURGH, 1970 9. PIANO SONATA NO. 16 IN C MAJOR, K. 545 "SONATA FACILE" II. ANDANTE - LIVE AT PARISH CHURCH, ALDEBURGH, 1970 10. PIANO SONATA NO. 16 IN C MAJOR, K. 545 "SONATA FACILE" III. RONDO. ALLEGRETTO - LIVE AT PARISH CHURCH, ALDEBURGH, 1970 11. SYMPHONIC ETUDES, OP. 13 THEME. ANDANTE ? ETUDE 1/VAR. 1. UN POCO PIU VIVO - LIVE AT ST JOHN?S SMITH SQUARE, LONDON, 199 12. SYMPHONIC ETUDES, OP. 13 SUPPLEMENTARY VARIATION 1, RSW OP. 13 ANH.1 ? ETUDE 2/VAR. 2. MARCATO IL CANTO ? ETUDE 3. VIVAC 13. SYMPHONIC ETUDES, OP. 13 ETUDE 4/VAR. 3 ? ETUDE 5/VAR. 4. VIVACISSIMO ? ETUDE 6/VAR. 5. AGITATO - LIVE AT ST JOHN?S SMIT 14. SYMPHONIC ETUDES, OP. 13 SUPPLEMENTARY VARIATION 1, RSW OP. 13 ANH.4 ? SUPPLEMENTARY VARIATION 1, RSW OP. 13 ANH.5 ? SUP 15. SYMPHONIC ETUDES, OP. 13 ETUDE 7/VAR. 6. ALLEGRO MOLTO ? ETUDE 8/VAR. 7. ANDANTE ? ETUDE 9. PRESTO POSSIBILE - LIVE AT S 16. SYMPHONIC ETUDES, OP. 13 SUPPLEMENTARY VARIATION 1, RSW OP. 13 ANH.2 ? ETUDE 10/VAR. 8. ALLEGRO ? ETUDE 11/VAR. 9. CON E 17. SYMPHONIC ETUDES, OP. 13 ETUDE 12. FINALE. ALLEGRO BRILLANTE - LIVE AT ST JOHN?S SMITH SQUARE, LONDON, 1991 1. SCHERZO NO. 1 IN B MINOR, OP. 20 - LIVE AT LEEDS TOWN HALL, 1970 2. 2 NOCTURNES, OP. 27 NO. 1 IN C-SHARP MINOR. LARGHETTO - LIVE AT LEEDS TOWN HALL, 1970 3. 2 NOCTURNES, OP. 27 NO. 2 IN B-FLAT MAJOR. LENTO SOTENUTO - LIVE AT LEEDS TOWN HALL, 1970 4. OUT OF DOORS, SZ. 81 I. WITH DRUMS AND PIPES. PESANTE - LIVE IN ALDEBURGH, 1971 5. OUT OF DOORS, SZ. 81 II. BARCAROLLA. ANDANTE - LIVE IN ALDEBURGH, 1971 6. OUT OF DOORS, SZ. 81 III. MUSETTES. MODERATO - LIVE IN ALDEBURGH, 1971 7. OUT OF DOORS, SZ. 81 IV. THE NIGHT'S MUSIC. LENTO - LIVE IN ALDEBURGH, 1971 8. OUT OF DOORS, SZ. 81 V. THE CHASE. PRESTO - LIVE IN ALDEBURGH, 1971 9. I. MOLTO MODERATO [PIANO SONATA] - LIVE AT SNAPE MALTINGS, ALDEBURGH, 1972 10. II. VIVACE [PIANO SONATA] - LIVE AT SNAPE MALTINGS, ALDEBURGH, 1972 11. III. ANDANTE SOSTENUTO [PIANO SONATA] - LIVE AT SNAPE MALTINGS, ALDEBURGH, 1972 1. I. ALLEGRO. SEHR LEBHAFT [FASCHINGSSCHWANK AUS WIEN, OP. 26] - LIVE AT CONCERTGEBOUW, AMSTERDAM, 1983 2. II. ROMANZE. ZIEMLICH LANGSAM [FASCHINGSSCHWANK AUS WIEN, OP. 26] - LIVE AT CONCERTGEBOUW, AMSTERDAM, 1983 3. III. SCHERZINO [FASCHINGSSCHWANK AUS WIEN, OP. 26] - LIVE AT CONCERTGEBOUW, AMSTERDAM, 1983 4. IV. INTERMEZZO. MIT GROSSTE ENERGIE [FASCHINGSSCHWANK AUS WIEN, OP. 26] - LIVE AT CONCERTGEBOUW, AMSTERDAM, 1983 5. V. FINALE. HOCHST LEBHAFT [FASCHINGSSCHWANK AUS WIEN, OP. 26] - LIVE AT CONCERTGEBOUW, AMSTERDAM, 1983 6. PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION PROMENADE 1 - LIVE AT CONCERTGEBOUW, AMSTERDAM, 1984 7. PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION I. GNOMUS - LIVE AT CONCERTGEBOUW, AMSTERDAM, 1984 8. PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION PROMENADE 2 - LIVE AT CONCERTGEBOUW, AMSTERDAM, 1984 9. PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION II. IL CASTELLO VECCHIO "THE OLD CASTLE" - LIVE AT CONCERTGEBOUW, AMSTERDAM, 1984 10. PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION PROMENADE 3 - LIVE AT CONCERTGEBOUW, AMSTERDAM, 1984 11. PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION III. TUILERIES - LIVE AT CONCERTGEBOUW, AMSTERDAM, 1984 12. PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION IV. BYDLO "THE OXCART" - LIVE AT CONCERTGEBOUW, AMSTERDAM, 1984 13. PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION PROMENADE 4 - LIVE AT CONCERTGEBOUW, AMSTERDAM, 1984 14. PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION V. BALLET OF THE CHICKENS IN THEIR SHELLS - LIVE AT CONCERTGEBOUW, AMSTERDAM, 1984 15. PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION VI. SAMUEL GOLDENBERG AND SCHMUYLE - LIVE AT CONCERTGEBOUW, AMSTERDAM, 1984 16. PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION PROMENADE 5 - LIVE AT CONCERTGEBOUW, AMSTERDAM, 1984 17. PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION VII. THE MARKET AT LIMOGES - LIVE AT CONCERTGEBOUW, AMSTERDAM, 1984 18. PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION VIIIA. CATACOMBAE "SEPULCRUM ROMANUM" - LIVE AT CONCERTGEBOUW, AMSTERDAM, 1984 19. PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION VIIIB. CUM MORTUIS IN LINGUA MORTUA - LIVE AT CONCERTGEBOUW, AMSTERDAM, 1984 20. PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION IX. THE HUT ON FOWL'S LEGS "BABA-YAGA" - LIVE AT CONCERTGEBOUW, AMSTERDAM, 1984 21. PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION X. THE GREAT GATES OF KYIV - LIVE AT CONCERTGEBOUW, AMSTERDAM, 1984 1. I. ALLEGRO VIVACE [PIANO CONCERTO NO. 18 IN B-FLAT MAJOR, K. 456] - LIVE AT STAATSTHEATER KARLSRUHE, 1980 2. II. ANDANTE UN POCO SOSTENUTO [PIANO CONCERTO NO. 18 IN B-FLAT MAJOR, K. 456] - LIVE AT STAATSTHEATER KARLSRUHE, 1980 3. III. ALLEGRO VIVACE [PIANO CONCERTO NO. 18 IN B-FLAT MAJOR, K. 456] - LIVE AT STAATSTHEATER KARLSRUHE, 1980 4. PIANO SONATA NO. 1 IN F-SHARP MINOR, OP. 11 I. INTRODUZIONE. UN POCO ADAGIO ? ALLEGRO VIVACE - LIVE AT ORDENSSAAL, SCHLO 5. PIANO SONATA NO. 1 IN F-SHARP MINOR, OP. 11 II. ARIA - LIVE AT ORDENSSAAL, SCHLOSS, LUDWIGSBURG, 1973 6. PIANO SONATA NO. 1 IN F-SHARP MINOR, OP. 11 III. SCHERZO. ALLEGRISSIMO ? INTERMEZZO. LENTO - LIVE AT ORDENSSAAL, SCHLOSS 7. PIANO SONATA NO. 1 IN F-SHARP MINOR, OP. 11 IV. FINALE. ALLEGRO UN POCO MAESTOSO - LIVE AT ORDENSSAAL, SCHLOSS, LUDWIGSB 8. D'UN CAHIER D'ESQUISSES, CD 112 - LIVE AT BEETHOVEN-SAAL, LIEDERHALLE, STUTTGART, 2002
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"Radu Lupu: The Unreleased Recordings" on CD brings together previously unavailable performances by the legendary pianist Radu Lupu, offering a rare and intimate glimpse into his unique musical world. Known for his poetic touch, singing tone, and profound sense of introspection, Lupu approaches every phrase as if it were chamber music, carefully shaped and never superficial. These unreleased recordings capture him at the height of his powers, with a repertoire that reflects his core strengths in the great Romantic and Classical traditions. Listeners can expect finely shaded dynamics, long-breathed lines, and an almost improvisatory freedom that nonetheless remains deeply faithful to the score. The result is a collection that will fascinate long-time admirers and offer an ideal entry point for those discovering Lupu's artistry for the first time. As archival material of this calibre is rare, the CD has the aura of a musical document: it preserves moments that previously were only known to a small circle, now restored and mastered for an optimal listening experience on modern equipment.
Radu Lupu (1945-2022) was one of the most revered pianists of his generation, admired for his interpretations of composers such as Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms and Schumann. He became internationally known after winning important piano competitions and quickly built a reputation for his uncompromising artistic integrity. Lupu was famously selective with both his concert appearances and his recordings, which makes a release of unreleased material particularly significant. His recordings have long been considered reference versions for their inward intensity, refined touch and lyrical phrasing, and he influenced generations of pianists through his understated yet deeply personal style.
The CD is released by Decca, one of the most prestigious and historically important classical labels. Decca has been synonymous with high-quality recording technology and meticulous production standards for decades, working with many of the greatest orchestras, conductors and soloists in the world. Collectors value Decca releases for their consistent sound quality, carefully curated repertoire and respectful presentation of artists. With "Radu Lupu: The Unreleased Recordings", Decca continues its tradition of preserving and presenting major musical legacies in editions that combine artistic depth with audiophile care, offering listeners a thoughtfully produced insight into a pianist whose discography has always been relatively selective and therefore particularly precious.
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- Accordion 25- Bassoon 5- Bugle 3- Cello 138- Clarinet 22- Clavichord 46- Double Bass 5- Early Instrum. 16- Flute 57- Guitar 343- Harp 53- Harpsichord 247- Lute 109- Mandolin 11- Oboe 8- Organ 577- Other Solo Instrum. 2.040- Percussion 19- Piano 2.721- Recorder 12- Saxophone 15- Trombone 5- Trumpet 11- Viola 31- Violin 235Symphonic Music 14.562
