The Beethoven Connection, Volume 2 Jean-Efflam Bavouzet

• Johann Nepomuk Hummel (1778 - 1837): Grand Sonata in E Flat Major, Op. 13:
• 1 Hummel: Grand Sonata in E Flat Major, Op. 13: I. Allegro con brio – Alleluja 08:25
• 2 Hummel: Grand Sonata in E Flat Major, Op. 13: II. Adagio con gran espressione 06:29
• 3 Hummel: Grand Sonata in E Flat Major, Op. 13: III. Finale. Allegro con spirito 07:42
• Muzio Clementi (1752 - 1832): Sonata in G Minor, Op. 34 No. 2:
• 4 Clementi: Sonata in G Minor, Op. 34 No. 2: I. Largo e sostenuto 08:13
• 5 Clementi: Sonata in G Minor, Op. 34 No. 2: II. Un poco Adagio 05:08
• 6 Clementi: Sonata in G Minor, Op. 34 No. 2: III. Finale. Allegro molto 08:48
• Ludwig Berger (1777 - 1839): Grand Sonata pathétique in C Minor, Op. 1:
• 7 Berger: Grand Sonata pathétique in C Minor, Op. 1: I. Introduzione. Adagio 12:36
• 8 Berger: Grand Sonata pathétique in C Minor, Op. 1: II. Aux mânes de Mozart 06:59
• 9 Berger: Grand Sonata pathétique in C Minor, Op. 1: III. Rondo. Allegro molto 04:40
• Carl Czerny (1791 - 1857): Funeral March on the Death of Ludwig van Beethoven in C Minor, Op.146:
• 10 Czerny: Funeral March on the Death of Ludwig van Beethoven in C Minor, Op.146 06:56
• Total Runtime 01:15:56

Info for The Beethoven Connection, Volume 2

With "The Beethoven Connection, Volume 2", Jean-Efflam Bavouzet continues his exploration of works by composers from Beethoven’s era. The second album in the series brings together piano works by Johann Nepomuk Hummel, Muzio Clementi and Ludwig Berger, as well as Carl Czerny’s *Marcia funebre sulla morte di Luigi van Beethoven*, Op. 146 (Funeral March on the Death of Ludwig van Beethoven). The programme highlights four distinct aspects of early 19th-century piano music – ranging from the large-scale sonata to the characteristic funeral march.

Bavouzet sees the series as an exploration of Beethoven’s musical milieu and, by extension, of the conditions and interactions that shaped his music. The selection was once again made in consultation with the music historian and Beethoven specialist Marc Vignal.

Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, piano

Jean-Efflam Bavouzet

French pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet combines a rare elegance and clarity in his playing with deep and thoughtful musicality, for which he continues to win the highest acclaim from both critics and audiences.

Recent engagements for Bavouzet have included appearances with the London Symphony Orchestra, The Cleveland and Philharmonia orchestras, and the New Japan Philharmonic. He also premiered Bruno Mantovani’s Piano Concerto with Orchestre National de Lille.

Highlights of his 2010/11 season include performances with Philharmonia and BBC Symphony orchestras and make debut appearances with the London Philharmonic and City of Birmingham Symphony orchestras, and the Sydney Symphony with Vladimir Ashkenazy. In spring 2011 he will tour the US with the Orchestre National de France and Daniele Gatti.

An exclusive Chandos recording artist, Jean-Efflam Bavouzet’s discography includes a cycle of Debussy’s complete works for piano, which has been recognised by many international awards, not least of which a Gramophone and a BBC Music Magazine awards in 2009. His most recently released recording of Bartók’s Piano Concertos with the BBC Philharmonic has already received great acclaim.

Booklet for The Beethoven Connection, Volume 2