DGG 5-LP Box 2740-229 Maurizio Pollini ‎– Piano Music of the 20th Century - 1981

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Background -

Super rare 5-LP set housed in a box with a libretto/insert - made in Germany and issued in 1981 - all in near mint, as new condition!
A marquee name among classical pianists since the 1970s, Maurizio Pollini has been noted for performances of some of the most monumental of contemporary music, and for pairing such works with standard repertory of the 19th century. Pollini's decades-long relationship as a recording artist with the Deutsche Grammophon label has been among the most stable in years. Pollini was born January 5, 1942, in Milan. His father was modernist architect and educator Gino Pollini. In 1957, in Milan, he performed a concert of Chopin Etudes that drew wide attention. Pollini attended the Milan Conservatory and won several major prizes as he completed his formal education, including the International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw in 1960. Arthur Rubinstein, one of the judges, is said to have remarked that the boy "can play the piano better than any of us." Pollini's concert and recording careers were launched, and his made his recording debut on the EMI label with the Philharmonia Orchestra, playing Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11. In the early and mid-'60s, however, Pollini hesitated, withdrawing from the scene for further study with Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli. Michelangeli's precise and graceful style exerted a formative influence on Pollini, who returned to the scene amidst the student unrest in the late '60s and together with conductor Claudio Abbado, performed concerts for students and workers. He made a major reappearance with his Carnegie Hall debut in New York in 1968, and for the next 50 years he would be an almost uninterrupted presence in the world's top concert halls. He has played contemporary works, including some, such as Luigi Nono's ... sofferte onde serene ... that were composed for him, and he has often paired the likes of Nono, Pierre Boulez (whose profoundly difficult Piano Sonata No. 2 is one of his specialties), and Karlheinz Stockhausen with Beethoven, Schubert, and Schumann, as if to emphasize the continuity of the classical tradition. In 1987 he rejoined Abbado, with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, in New York for performances of all five of Beethoven's piano concertos. Later in his career he conducted piano concertos from the keyboard, and has sometimes led performances of opera. Beginning in 2000 he has presented concert series under the name "Pollini Project" (or Progetto Pollini) that have paired 19th century and contemporary works. Pollini made his first recording for the Deutsche Grammophon label in 1971, featuring works by Stravinsky and Prokofiev. In 2019 he released a recording on Deutsche Grammophon of works by Chopin, who has always remained at the center of his repertory. Although sometimes sidelined by illness, he has remained active in the concert hall and recording studio well into old age. Among his many awards is a 2007 Grammy for Best Solo Instrumental Performance, again for a Deutsche Grammophon recording of Chopin. - James Manheim

• LPs made by DGG - Deutsche Grammophon Records, in GERMANY
  

• LPs released in 1981

• LPs are recorded in STEREO

• Record Catalog Number: 2740 229

• Record Labels are primarily YELLOW with Red, Blue & Gold lettering - featuring the record company logo.

This listing is for a super rare, out of print 5-LP boxed set title - an OPENED and in near MINT condition LP set PRESSED and ISSUED by DGG Records of a highly collectible title from their catalog - a superb title featuring -

Maurizio Pollini

5-LP Boxed Set Title -

Piano Music of the 20th Century

Track Listing -
Disc 1 (2562 188)
Trois Mouvements De Pétrouchka
Composed By – Igor Strawinsky
A1 Danse Russe. Allegro Guisto - 2:30         
A2 Chez Petrouchka - 4:18         
A3 La Semaine Grasse. Con Moto - Allegretto - Tempo Guisto - Agitato - 8:23         
Klaviersonate Nr. 7 B-dur Op. 83
Composed By – Serge Prokofieff
B1 Allegro Inquieto - 7:27         
B2 Andante Caloroso - 6:08         
B3 Precipitato - 3:11         
Disc 2 (2562 189)
Konzert Für Klavier Und Orchester Nr. 1
Composed By – Béla Bartók Conductor – Claudio Abbado Orchestra – The Chicago Symphony Orchestra
C1 Allegro Moderato - Allegro
C2 Andante - Allegro - Attacca:
C3 Allegro Molto
Konzert Für Klavier Und Orchester Nr. 2
Composed By – Béla Bartók Conductor – Claudio Abbado Orchestra – The Chicago Symphony Orchestra
D1 Allegro
D2 Adagio - Presto - Adagio
D3 Allegro Molto - Presto
Disc 3 (2562 190)
Drei Klavierstücke Op. 11
Composed By – Arnold Schönberg
E1 1. Mässig
E2 2. Mässige Achtel
E3 3. Bewegt
Sechs Kleine Klavierstücke Op. 19
Composed By – Arnold Schönberg
E4 1. Leicht, Zart
E5 2. Langsam
E6 3. Sehr Langsame Viertel
E7 4. Rasch, Aber Leicht
E8 5. Etwas Rasch
E9 6. Sehr Langsam
Fünf Klavierstücke Op. 23
Composed By – Arnold Schönberg
E10 1. Sehr Langsam
E11 2. Sehr Rasch
E12 3. Langsam
E13 4. Schwungvoll
E14 5. Walzer
Suite Für Klavier Op. 25
Composed By – Arnold Schönberg
F1 1. Präludium. Rasch
F2a 2. Gavotte. Etwas Langsam, Nicht Hastig
F2b Musette. Rascher
F2c Gavotte
F3 3. Intermezzo
F4 4. Menuett. Moderato - Trio
F5 5. Gigue. Rasch
Klavierstück Op. 33a
Composed By – Arnold Schönberg
F6 Mäßig
Klavierstück Op. 33b
Composed By – Arnold Schönberg
F7 Mäßig Langsam
Disc 4 (2562 191)
Variationen Für Klavier Op. 27
Composed By – Anton Webern
G1 Sehr Mäßig
G2 Sehr Schnell
G3 Ruhig Fließend
Zweite Sonate Für Klavier
Composed By – Pierre Boulez
G4 1. Extrêmement Rapide
G5 2. Lent
H1 3. Modéré, Presque Vif
H2 4. Vif
Disc 5 (2562 192)
I1 Como Una Ola De Fuerza Y Luz
Composed By – Luigi Nono Conductor – Claudio Abbado Orchestra – Symphonie-Orchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks Soprano Vocals – Slavka Taskova
J1 ...sofferte onde serene...
Composed By – Luigi Nono

Performers / Credits / Other Information -

• Performed By – Maurizio Pollini, piano
• Made in Germany
• 5-LP Box Set
• Includes libretto / insert
• Issued 1981
• Stereo RecordingsBarcode: none
Various Orchestras & Conductors - see details in track listing above
CONDITION Details:

The 5-LP outer box is in near mint overall condition - like new. The box exhibits NO shelf wear or splitting. The box is solid. The colors on the box are superb, clear and clean (see pictures with this listing as they are of the actual item).

The set comes complete with a large size libretto.

The 5-LPs are in near mint overall condition. We found that the vinyl looked superb on this vintage LP set. There are NO serious marks that we could see. There may be some very light marks, mostly spider marks due to sliding the LPs in and out of the inner sleeves, but there are no significant marks on the vinyl. The LPs retain all of the original gloss and sheen! They may have a bit of dust and perhaps a finger print or two on them so they should be cleaned before playing. There are NO serious spindle marks on the record labels either. This is the SUPER RARE set in superb condition that you've always wanted for your collection!

A Short Note About LP GRADING -

Mint = Only used for sealed items. Near Mint = Virtually flawless in every way. Near Mint Minus = Item has some minor imperfections, some audible. Excellent = Item obviously played and enjoyed with some noise. Very Good Plus = Many more imperfections which are noticeable and obtrusive.

For best results, always thoroughly clean your LPs before playing them.

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Do not let this rarity slip by!