More By Artist: Leif Ove Andsnes
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Leif Ove Andsnes (piano) with the Mahler Chamber Orchestra
A Beethoven Journey [ Seventh Art DVD / DVD - released 9/Sep/2016 ] Leif Ove Andsnes is undoubtedly one of the top pianists of our age.... "this DVD is a pleasure to watch and to learn from." (AudAud.com) |
ANTONIN DVORAK
Dvorak: Poetic Tone Pictures, Op.85 Leif Ove Andsnes (piano) [ Sony Classical / CD - released 11/Nov/2022 ] "Andsnes is the first big name to champion the Poetic Tone Pictures. We need more highprofile pianists on major labels to show the same initiative and introduce their fans to piano music beyond the safe, predictable and over-recorded." Gramophone |
EDVARD GRIEG
Grieg Lise Davidsen (soprano), Leif Ove Andsnes (piano) [ Decca / CD - released 18/Feb/2022 ] 'This is the outstanding Lise Davidsen recording many of us who've experienced the phenomenon live have been waiting for...The partnership with Leif Ove Andsnes doubles the pleasure.' BBC Music - Choral & Song Choice Feb 2022 |
FRANZ SCHUBERT
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Schubert: Lieder / Piano sonata in A Major, D.959 (No 20) Ian Bostridge (tenor) Leif Ove Andsnes (piano) [ EMI Music / CD - released 2/Sep/2002 ] 1001 Classical recordings to hear before you die (1801-1850) "though the concept is intriguing what really matters is the superb quality of the performances." - New York Times |
ROBERT SCHUMANN / JOHANNES BRAHMS
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Brahms/Schumann: Piano Quintets Leif Ove Andsnes (piano) / Artemis Quartet [ Virgin Classics / CD - released 13/Oct/2007 ] GRAMOPHONE MAGAZINE AWARD WINNER 2008 - Chamber - "Those who desire the Schumann and Brahms on one disc cannot do better than this supremely accomplished and excellently engineered release." (ClassicsToday 9/9) |
W. A. MOZART
Mozart Momentum - 1785 Leif Ove Andsnes (piano), Mahler Chamber Orchestra, Matthew Truscott (violin), Joel Hunter (viola), Frank-Michael Guthmann (cello) [ Sony Classical / 2 CD - released 28/May/2021 ] 'Socially distanced they may have been but the camaraderie that was so evident in their groundbreaking Beethoven cycle with Leif Ove Andsnes is, if anything, even more apparent here.' Gramophone Recording of the Month June 2021 |
W. A. MOZART
Mozart Momentum - 1786 Leif Ove Andsnes (piano) / Mahler Chamber Orchestra, Matthew Truscott (violin), Joel Hunter (viola), Frank-Michael Guthmann (cello) Christiane Karg [ Sony Classical / 2 CD - released 8/Apr/2022 ] 'Time and again Andsnes had me reaching for the score to confirm things I'd never noticed before...some of the finest Mozart-playing on the planet.' Gramophone Award Finalist 2022 - Concerto |
FRANZ LISZT
Liszt: Via Crucis & Solo Piano Works Leif Ove Andsnes (piano), The Norwegian Soloists' Choir, Grete Pedersen [ Sony Classical / CD - released 11/Apr/2025 ] On his latest album 'Liszt - Via Crucis & Solo Piano Works' for Sony Classical, Norwegian pianist Leif Ove Andsnes unveils the often-forgotten side of the famed virtuoso Franz Liszt - the sacred music that offers a more intimate picture of the man... |
GRIEG / BRAHMS / SCHUBERT / MOZART / RACHMANINOV / SCHUMANN / etc
Leif Ove Andsnes - The Warner Classics Edition 1990 - 2010 Leif Ove Andsnes (piano), with Christian Tetzlaff, Sarah Chang, Artemis Quartet & Ian Bostridge [ Warner Classics / 36 CD Box Set - released 7/Mar/2011 ] Leif Ove Andsnes is a leading pianist of his time, known for his exceptional musicianship and subtle touch, his considerable technical flair being unfailingly put at the service of his interpretations. |
ROBERT SCHUMANN
Schumann: Liederkreis op.24 / Kernerlieder Matthias Goerne & Leif-Ove Andsnes [ Harmonia Mundi / CD - released 19/Apr/2019 ] "Both works here suit these artists' musical sensibility and Goerne's scrupulous articulation of the texts." Sunday Times |
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FRANZ SCHUBERT
Schubert: Die Schone Mullerin / Winterreise / Schwanengesang [plus DVD of Winterreise] Ian Bostridge (tenor) with Mitsuko Uchida, Leif Ove Andsnes, Antonio Pappano (piano) [ Warner Classics CD / DVD / 4 CD/DVD - released 10/Jan/2015 ] "Bostridge's first die Schöne Müllerin created a sensation in the song world. This new version, even more original and distinctive, confirms that the cycle will inextricably be linked with his name" (MusicWeb for Schone Mullerin) |
FREDERIC CHOPIN
Chopin: Piano Sonatas 1 - 3 Leif Ove Andsnes (piano) [ Erato Classics Redline / CD - released 15/Oct/2018 ] "The B-flat minor sonata stands out for Andsnes' headlong intensity in the opening movement, a flowingly measured Funeral march, and the imaginative phrase groupings he divines from the cryptic finale." ClassicsToday |
SERGEI RACHMANINOV
Rachmaninov: Complete Piano Concertos (2CD) Leif Ove Andsnes (piano) / Berliner Philharmoniker, London Symphony, Antonio Pappano [ Warner Classics / 2 CD - released 7/Sep/2012 ] "Pappano and the orchestra breathe together...If Andsnes's playing is arresting for the quantity of relevant detail that he conveys, so too is the orchestra's." Gramophone Magazine, Awards Issue 2010 |
EDVARD GRIEG
Greig: Piano, Orchestral & Vocal Works, Chamber Music Leif Ove Andsnes, Cyprien Katsaris, Juhani Lagerspetz, Gerald Moore, Geoffrey Parsons, Yehudi Menuhin, Truls Mørk, Kirsten Flagstad, Paavo Jarvi, etc [ Erato / Warner Classics / 12 CD Box Set - released 12/Jun/2020 ] "Jarvi junior follows in father's footsteps with a worthwhile disc of Peer Gynt" (Editor's Choice Gramophone Magazine August 2005 for Peer Gynt) |
EDWARD GRIEG
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Grieg: Lyric Pieces Leif Ove Andsnes (piano) [ EMI / Warner Classics / CD - released 3/Mar/2002 ] GRAMOPHONE AWARD WINNER 2002 - Instrumental |
EDWARD GRIEG
Grieg: Piano Concerto / 12 Lyric Pieces Leif Ove Andsnes (piano) / Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Dmitri Kitajenko [ Erato Classics Redline / CD - released 25/Oct/2018 ] An outstanding performance of the Grieg concerto that brought the brilliant young Norwegian pianist Leif Ove Andsnes to the world's attention. |
ROBERT SCHUMANN
Schumann: Complete Piano Trios Leif Ove Andsnes (piano), Christian Tetzlaff (violin) & Tanja Tetzlaff (cello) [ EMI Music / 2 CD - released 1/Jul/2011 ] "In the 'Duett' from the Op. 88 Fantasiestücke I defy you to find more beauty and understanding bewteen two string players, with Andsnes the most sensitive of supporting artists...a remarkable achievement." (Gramophone Award WINNER 2012: Chamber) |
LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN
Beethoven Journey: Piano Concerto No 5 / Choral Fantasy Leif Ove Andsnes (piano & director) / Mahler Chamber Orchestra [ Sony Classics / CD - released 10/Feb/2015 ] The celebrated Norwegian pianist continues his multi-annual journey in collaboration with the Mahler Chamber Orchestra, dedicated to Beethoven´s five piano concertos. Andsnes is not only playing the piano but also directing the orchestra. |
IGOR STRAVINSKY
Stravinsky: The Rite Of Spring & Other Works for Two Pianos Four Hands Marc-André Hamelin (piano), Leif Ove Andsnes (piano) [ Hyperion / CD - released 16/Feb/2018 ] "Hamelin and Andsnes are irresistibly clear and energetic...For sheer articulacy, synchronised gymnastics, flawless balance, range of colour and flinty attack, or any other criterion you care to reach for, this is breathtaking" Gramophone |
50 BEST ROMANTIC PIANO
50 Best Romantic Piano Classics (3 Disc) Various artists incls Dmitri Alexeev, Leif Ove Andsnes, Stephen Hough, Moura Lympany, Andre Previn, Mikhail Pletnev, etc [ Warner Classics / 3 CD - released 15/Feb/2013 ] This 3CD set contains 50 tracks of romantic piano music from the catalogues of EMI Classics and Virgin Classics performed by some of the world's finest pianists. |
50 BEST RELAXING PIANO
50 Best Relaxing Piano (3 Disc) Various artists incls Piotr Anderszewski, Leif Ove Andsnes, Daniel Barenboim, Bertrand Chamayou, Aldo Ciccolini, Samson François, Hélène Grimaud, etc [ Warner Classics / 3 CD - released 1/Jul/2018 ] The collection gathers the best relaxing tunes from the piano repertoire performed by the most eminent musicians from the catalogues of Warner and Erato. |
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100 BEST ROMANTIC CLASSICS
100 Best Romantic Classics [6 CD special price] Various performers incls Leif Ove Andsnes, Martha Argerich, Charles Dutoit, Julian Bream, Montserrat Caballe, Yehudi Menuhin, etc [ EMI / Virgin / 6 CD Box Set - released 20/Feb/2012 ] This 6 CD set contains an unrivalled collection of 100 favourite romantic classics, performed by some of the world's leading artists. Among them are the singers Maria Callas, Natalie Dessay, Angela Gheorghiu. Barbara Hendricks, Luciano Pavarotti and... |
EDWARD GRIEG / ROBERT SCHUMANN
Grieg / Schumann: Piano Concertos Leif Ove Andsnes (piano) / Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Mariss Jansons [ EMI Recommends / CD - released 24/Sep/2007 ] |
JEAN SIBELIUS
Sibelius: Piano Works Leif Ove Andsnes (piano) [ Sony Classical / CD - released 7/Sep/2017 ] "These are intriguing works with the wonderful Sibelius qualities we know. I really, really believe in this music and I want people to hear it." - Leif Ove Andsnes |
SERGEI RACHMANINOV
Rachmaninov: The Last Romantic Hero (2LP) Helene Grimaud (piano), Leif Ove Andsnes (piano), Martin James Bartlett (piano), Nikolai Lugansky (piano), Borodin Quartet, Berliner Philharmoniker, e [ Warner Classics LP / LP - released 20/Oct/2017 ] Sergei Rachmaninov was a Russian composer, pianist, and conductor renowned for his emotive and virtuosic music. His works, characterized by lush harmonies and sweeping melodies, include the iconic Piano Concerto no.2 and the hauntingly beautiful... |
FRANZ SCHUBERT
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Schubert: Piano Sonata No. 19 in C minor D958, fragments & lieder Ian Bostridge (tenor) Leif Ove Andsnes (piano) [ EMI Classics / CD - released 1/Aug/2008 ] "Leif Ove Andsnes here deals beautifully with the Sonata itself. Andsnes's performance is smooth and warmly expressive, with the final tarantella going at a galloping lick. Bostridge, too, is in fine form" BBC Music |
FRANZ SCHUBERT
Schubert: Lieder and Fragments Ian Bostridge (tenor) Leif Ove Andsnes (piano) [ EMI Classics / 2 CD - released 1/Aug/2008 ] "Here, surely, are musical soul-mates, two artists who fuse to become one and whose love of Schubert's variety and ambivalence is evident in every bar. ...both artists clearly inspire each other." (Gramophone) |
FREDERIC CHOPIN
Chopin: Chopin: Ballades & 3 Nocturnes Leif Ove Andsnes (piano) [ Sony Classical / CD - released 1/Sep/2018 ] Leif Ove Andsnes intentionally inserted the Nocturnes between the Ballades to serve as a 'breather' to the epic nature of the Ballades. In doing so he breaks with the tradition of performing and recording the ballades as a cycle. |
ANTONIN DVORAK
Dvorak: Poetic Tone Pictures, Op.85 (LP) Leif Ove Andsnes (piano) [ Sony Classical / 2 LP - released 28/Oct/2022 ] "a pianist of magisterial elegance, power and insight" (New York Times). |
LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN
Beethoven Journey: Piano Concertos Nos. 1-5 / Choral Fantasia Op 80 Leif Ove Andsnes (piano & director) / Mahler Chamber Orchestra [ Sony Classics / 3 CD Box Set - released 10/Dec/2014 ] "One of the pleasures of these splendid performances is the rapport between the soloist/conductor and his musicians. They play as one." (Sunday Times) |
JOSEPH HAYDN
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Haydn: Piano Concertos Nos. 3, 4 and 11 Leif Ove Andsnes (piano & director) / Norwegian Chamber Orchestra [ EMI / CD - released 1/Oct/2008 ] Winner Gramophone Awards 2000 - Concerto |
W. A. MOZART
Martin Fröst: Mozart (Incls 'Clarinet Concerto in A major, K622') Martin Fröst (basset clarinet & clarinet), with Leif Ove Andsnes, Janine Jansen, Antoine Tamestit, Boris Brovtsyn, Maxim Rysanov & Torleif Thedéen [ BIS SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 30/Sep/2013 ] "The recorded sound is excellent and the notes contain thorough essays about all three works, as well as biographies of most of the performers. Even if you already have a recording of the concerto, this disc is definitely worth catching." (MusicWeb) |
BENJAMIN BRITTEN
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Britten: Orchestral Works (Incls Sinfonia da Requiem, Simple Symphony & Prince of the Pagodas) Leif Ove Andsnes, Peter Donohoe, Simon Rattle, Paavo Berglund, Oliver Knussen, etc [ EMI Classics / 8 CD Box Set - released 4/Feb/2013 ] "And there are no duds and some real winners among these performances, which bid fair to rival Britten's own survey for Decca." MusicWeb |
