CDA67755 - Disc 1 Track 1 - Variations in G major on 'See the conqu'ring hero comes' from Handel's Judas Maccabaeus, WoO45

Variations in G major on 'See the conqu'ring hero comes' from Handel's Judas Maccabaeus, WoO45

composer

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

Recordings

Beethoven: Cello Sonatas, Vol. 2

Daniel Müller-Schott (cello), Angela Hewitt (piano)

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Beethoven: Complete Cello Music

Melvyn Tan (fortepiano), Anthony Pleeth (cello)

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Details

Daniel Müller-Schott (cello), Angela Hewitt (piano)

Track 1 on CDA67755 [12'54]

Melvyn Tan (fortepiano), Anthony Pleeth (cello)

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Variations in G major on 'See the conqu'ring hero comes' from Handel's Judas Maccabaeus, WoO45

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The variations on a theme from Judas Maccabaeus were very likely written after Beethoven had attended rehearsals of Handel’s oratorio in Berlin. Although their chief priority is to show off the pianist’s dexterity, they are quite capable of throwing up examples of Beethoven’s dramatic style, notably in the minor-key Variation VIII and the virtuoso gestures of Variations VII and XII.

from notes by Daniel Müller-Schott © 2010
English: Charles Johnston