Perspectives 5 (Beethoven, Liszt): Andreas Haefliger (2 CDs)

Andreas Haefliger’s provocative and trend-setting Perspectives series – juxtaposing the seminal sonatas of Beethoven within the context of works by other composers – reaches its fifth volume with two titans of the piano literature: the groundbreaking Hammerklavier Sonata, and Book One of the Swiss “Years of Pilgrimage” by Franz Liszt, this year widely celebrated on the bicentenary of his birth.

Haefliger’s critically and commercially successful Perspectives series mirrors his live recitals, and vivid memories linger in audiences who have heard his numerous performances of these works throughout Europe and the USA.


Ludwig van BEETHOVEN ((1770 – 1827)
Piano Sonata No. 29 in B-flat major, Op.106, “Hammerklavier”

1. Allegro (12:10)

2. Scherzo: Assai vivace (2:39)

3. Adagio sostenuro (18:46)

4. Largo – Fuga – Allegro risoluto (12:11)
Total time CD 1: 46:02

Franz LISZT (1811 – 1886)

Années de pèlerinage: 1° années – Suisse
1. Chapelle de Guillaume Tell (7:36)

2. Au lac de Wallenstadt (2:56)
3. Pastorale (1:32)
4. Au bord d’une source (3:45)
5. Orage (4:34)

6. Vallée d’Obermann (15:44)
7. Eglogue (3:25)

8. Le mal du pays (7:28)
9. Les cloches de Genève (7:49)
Total time CD 2: 54:50