The first classical music SACD ever made in Brazil!
Introduction
We’re very excited about the CD of Beethoven’s Diabelli Variations Op. 120. There are so many unique features that it is much more than just another recording of this great piece.
- Do you know that the Diabelli Variations are the longest piece Beethoven ever wrote for the piano? It takes around one hour to be played.
- And that it is one of the most important pieces ever written for the piano? Some people believe it is the most important piece ever for the piano:
Alfred Brendel, in an article called 'Notes on a Complete Recording of Beethoven’s Piano Works' says: "(…) Finally, in July 1964, I played the miscellaneous pieces and the greatest of all piano works: the Diabelli Variations."[1]
And at the back of William Kinderman's excellent book on Diabelli Variations:“ A unique book and CD combination presenting ‘the greatest of all piano works’”.[2]
But for Mr. Alcantara this was not enough to justify a recording. Something new should be done to make it worthwhile. And this happened in July 2004, right after a series of concerts performing the Diabelli, when Mr. Alcantara achieved what he judged to be of real importance.
Just for now, why don't you listen to some audio files in mp3?
New: SACD Beethoven Diabelli Variations booklet's Index.
It is finally available the index of our SACD's booklet. Right now we are working on the text for a second edition. Any commentaries, please let us know!
Errata
Jed Distler informed us about Susan Halligan's recording using Kirnberger III. The mistake will be correct in the next print of our disc.
