Philippe Cassard & Cédric Pescia - Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 (Transcribed for 2 Pianos by Franz Liszt) (2020) [Dgtl Dwnd 24/48]

While any of Liszt's superb transcriptions of Beethoven's first eight symphonies is a challenge for the pianist, the two-piano arrangement of the Ninth is at once spellbinding and a formidable test. This remarkable synthesis of soloists, chorus and orchestra presents a powerful structure that condenses all the fearsome difficulties of ensemble playing for the two pianists. This version by Philippe Cassard and Cédric Pescia displays extraordinary nobility, truth and grandeur, with the epic sweep ideally suited to the "Ode to Joy".

Tracklist:
1. Cédric Pescia & Philippe Cassard – Symphony No. 9, Op. 125 (After Beethoven, Transcribed for Two pianos by Franz Liszt): I. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso (15:46)
2. Cédric Pescia & Philippe Cassard – Symphony No. 9, Op. 125 (After Beethoven, Transcribed for Two pianos by Franz Liszt): II. Molto vivace - Presto (14:31)
3. Cédric Pescia & Philippe Cassard – Symphony No. 9, Op. 125 (After Beethoven, Transcribed for Two pianos by Franz Liszt): III. Adagio molto e cantabile - Andante moderato - Adagio stesso tempo (14:06)
4. Cédric Pescia & Philippe Cassard – Symphony No. 9, Op. 125 (After Beethoven, Transcribed for Two pianos by Franz Liszt): IV. Finale. Presto (02:19)
5. Cédric Pescia & Philippe Cassard – Symphony No. 9, Op. 125 (After Beethoven, Transcribed for Two pianos by Franz Liszt): V. Finale. Allegro assai - Presto - Recitativo - Allegro assai (07:11)
6. Cédric Pescia & Philippe Cassard – Symphony No. 9 (After Beethoven, Transcribed for Two pianos by Franz Liszt): VI. Finale. Allegro assai vivace alla Marcia - Andante maestoso - Adagio ma non troppo ma devoto (07:14)
7. Cédric Pescia & Philippe Cassard – Symphony No. 9, Op. 125 (After Beethoven, Transcribed for Two pianos by Franz Liszt): VII. Finale. Allegro energico - Allegro ma non tanto - Prestissimo (06:38)


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