Aline van Barentzen ∙ German Radio Recordings 1954-1959

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Aline van Barentzen is that kind of pianist, for some reason largely forgotten today but eminently worth exploring – her pedigree is remarkable, and her playing is original, forthright, and musical, with beautiful tonal colours, expansive phrasing, broad dynamic range, and wonderful timing. This release was carefully considered and none of these radio performances have been published before and aims to bring her artistry back into the present.

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ALINE VAN BARENTZEN plays Ravel, Chopin, Debussy and Beethoven

1-3. RAVEL: Sonatine [09:58]
Recorded · 13 April 1954 · Frankfurt · Altes Funkhaus Eschersheimer Landstraße · Hessischer Rundfunk · Radio Studio Recording

4-7. CHOPIN: Piano Sonata No.3 in B minor, Op.58 [22:46]
Recorded · 31 January 1956 · Frankfurt · Raum 3/B · Hessischer Rundfunk · Radio Studio Recording

8. CHOPIN: Étude in A-flat Major, Op.25, No.1 [02:40]
9. CHOPIN: Étude in A minor, Op.25, No.11 [03:25]
10. DEBUSSY: Prélude No.2 ‘Voiles’, Livre I, L.117/2 [03:22]
11. DEBUSSY: Prélude No.12 ‘Minstrels’, Livre I, L.117/12 [02:00]
12. DEBUSSY: Prélude No.8 ‘Ondine’, Livre II, L.123/8 [02:44]

Recorded · 21 September 1957 · Frankfurt · Raum 3/B · Hessischer Rundfunk · Radio Studio Recording

13-15. BEETHOVEN: Piano Sonata No.14 in C-sharp minor, Op.27, No.2 [13:50]
Recorded · 03 July 1959 · Munich · Herkulessaal · Bayerischer Rundfunk · Radio Studio Recording

16-18. BEETHOVEN: Piano Sonata No.8 in C minor, Op.13 [16:06]
Recorded · 05 July 1959 · Munich · Herkulessaal · Bayerischer Rundfunk · Radio Studio Recording

Additional Information

Article number: MC 1021
Release date: 02 May 2014
UPC barcode: 0791154050217
Total time: 76:55

Producer and Audio Restoration: Lynn Ludwig
Booklet Notes: Michael Waiblinger
Design: Alessia Issara
Photographs: Gregor Benko collection
With special thanks to Gregor Benko
From the Original Masters · © 2014 Meloclassic

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