Emil von Sauer (1862-1942): Beethoven - Sonata op.26 no.2- I

[aewanko300]

Title mis-spelling there. no offense.

[d60944]

Where?

[AngelicaTross]

op.27 no.2. Very beautiful recording though.

[beeteep60]

Is this from an old 78rmp or a cylinder?

[d60944]

A 78rpm

[pianopera]

I just couldn't stop listening, although I've heard the piece played hundreds of times.

I'm sure von Sauer had the magical performance of Liszt himself in mind when he recorded it.

[d60944]

Interestingly, co-Liszt-pupil, Friedheim plays the dotted-rhythm melody idea with almost exactly the same rhythmic hesitation before the downbeat as Sauer does. I have posted his performance here too.

[d60944]

Indeed, so does co-Liszt-pupil Lamond, I just realised.

[paulostroff99]

Superb! Bravo! TY.

[juufa72]

Was this recorded on a piano roll? Thank you for sharing.

[d60944]

No, this is a live recording.