Description:

[The Art of Hélène Grimaud] Deep insight and philosophical interpretation, deep emotional ups and downs, every moment a breath of fresh air, full of sparks, and played with a single-minded devotion - Beethoven by the most brilliant pianist of all, Grimaud." A combination of the "beastly concerto" "Emperor" and the Sonata No. 28, which breaks new ground and "invites you into a profound world. A commemorative recording of his visit to Japan. Recordings: December 2006, Dresden (1); July 2007, Berlin (2, 3) [Performed by] Hélène Grimaud (piano), Dresden State Orchestra, Vladimir Jurowski (conductor)

Tracklisting:

1 CONCERTO FOR PIANO AND ORCHESTRA NO.5 IN E FLAT MAJOR. OP.73 'EMPEROR' 1:ALLEGRO / HELENE GRIMAUD
2 CONCERTO FOR PIANO AND ORCHESTRA NO.5 IN E FLAT MAJOR. OP.73 'EMPEROR' 2:ADAGIO UN POCO MOSSO-ATTACA / HELENE GRIMAUD
3 CONCERTO FOR PIANO AND ORCHESTRA NO.5 IN E FLAT MAJOR. OP.73 'EMPEROR' 3:RONDO. ALLEGRO / HELENE GRIMAUD
4 PIANO SONATA NO.28 IN A MAJOR. OP.101 1:ALLEGRETTO. MA NON TROPPO / HELENE GRIMAUD
5 PIANO SONATA NO.28 IN A MAJOR. OP.101 2:VIVACE ALLA MARCIA / HELENE GRIMAUD
6 PIANO SONATA NO.28 IN A MAJOR. OP.101 3:ADAGIO. MA NON TROPPO. CON AFFETTO / HELENE GRIMAUD
7 PIANO SONATA NO.28 IN A MAJOR. OP.101 4:ALLEGRO / HELENE GRIMAUD
8 [PIANO SONATA NO.14 IN C SHARP MINOR. OP.27 NO.2 'MOONLIGHT'] 1.ADAGIO SOSTENUTO / HELENE GRIMAUD