Stefan Askenase ∙ Live Concert Performances ∙ 2CD

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The refined pianistic artistry and interpretative prowess of Stefan Askenase have been previously acknowledged by us through various publications. After completing his education in Vienna under Emil von Sauer, Askenase established himself as a leading artist across Europe. The disrupted economic and musical landscape in Austria following the First World War, coupled with health issues, prompted Askenase to accept a teaching position at the Conservatory in Cairo in 1922, a decision that would ultimately prove advantageous due to the favorable climate of the city. Alongside his teaching duties, he embarked on extensive artistic journeys throughout Egypt, the Congo, Morocco, and Palestine. He then resided in Brussels for an extended period. However, beginning in 1942, the German occupation of Belgium intensified, leading to the systematic persecution and deportation of Jews to concentration camps. In order to escape these dire circumstances, he obtained forged documents portraying him as a non-Jewish Belgian citizen and fled to France. Following the liberation, Askenase returned to Brussels in 1945, resuming his concert career with remarkable success. In the subsequent seasons, he emerged as a prolific participant, performing in more than 120 concerts throughout Europe each year. Our new double album presents previously unreleased live performances, including a complete recital recorded in Amsterdam in 1969 and a concert captured in Hannover in 1972.

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STEFAN ASKENASE Live Concert Performances

CD 1

CHOPIN: Polonaise in B-flat Major, Op 71, No 2
CHOPIN: Nocturne in E Major, Op 62, No 2
CHOPIN: Barcarolle in F-sharp Major, Op 60
CHOPIN: Berceuse in D-flat Major, Op 57
CHOPIN: Scherzo No 2 in B-flat Minor, Op 31
CHOPIN: Mazurka in E Minor, Op 41, No 1
CHOPIN: Mazurka in B Major, Op 41, No 2
CHOPIN: Mazurka in A-flat Major, Op 41, No 3
CHOPIN: Mazurka in C-sharp Minor, Op 41, No 4
CHOPIN: Étude No 12 in C Minor, ‘Revolutionary’, Op 10
CHOPIN: Étude No 10 in A-flat Major, Op 10
CHOPIN: Étude No 9 in F Minor, Op 10
CHOPIN: Étude No 5 in G-flat Major, ‘Black Keys’, Op 10
CHOPIN: Waltz in D-flat Major, Op 64, No 1
CHOPIN: Waltz in C-sharp Minor, Op 64, No 2
CHOPIN: Waltz in A-flat Major, Op 64, No 3
Recorded · 08 November 1969 · Amsterdam · Concertgebouw · AVRO · Live Recording

CD 2

CHOPIN: Waltz in A-flat Major, Op 42
BACH: Polonaise & Bourrée from French Suite No 6, BWV 817
DEBUSSY: Serenade for the Doll from Children’s Corner
MOZART: Ländler in B-flat Major
Recorded · 08 November 1969 · Amsterdam · Concertgebouw · AVRO · Live Recording

CHOPIN: Piano Concerto No 1 in E Minor, Op 11
Stefan Askenase ∙ piano
Rundfunkorchester Hannover des NDR
Willy Steiner ∙ conductor
Recorded · 14 January 1972 · Hannover · Grosser Sendesaal · NDR · Live Recording

Article number: MC 1077
UPC barcode: 791154051092
Release date: 1 May 2024
Booklet: 12 Pages
Total timing: 71:55 CD1 ∙ 58:47 CD2
From the Original Masters ∙ © 2024 Meloclassic

September 2024 ∙ MusicWeb International ∙ Rob Challinor ∙ Stefan Askenase ∙ Live Concert Performances
With four Askenase releases now under their belt Meloclassic are doing us a real service adding to the discography of this wonderfully sensitive pianist and this is Chopin playing well worth hearing.
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