Géza Anda ['ge:zɒ 'ɒndɒ] (November 19, 1921–June 14, 1976) was a Hungarian … Read Full Bio ↴Géza Anda ['ge:zɒ 'ɒndɒ] (November 19, 1921–June 14, 1976) was a Hungarian pianist. He is considered by some to be one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. A celebrated interpreter of classical and romantic repertoire, particularly noted for his performances and recordings of Mozart, he was also a tremendous interpreter of Beethoven, Schumann, Brahms and Bartók. In his heyday he was regarded as an amazing artist, possessed of a beautiful, natural and flawless technique that gave his concerts a unique quality. But since his death in 1976 at the age of fifty-four his high reputation has faded somewhat from view. Most of his recordings were done on the Deutsche Grammophone label.
Anda was born in 1921 in Budapest. He studied with some of the renowned teachers of the 20th century like Imre Stefaniai and Imre Keeri-Szanto, and became a pupil of master Ernst von Dohnányi and Zoltán Kodály at the Franz Liszt Academy in Budapest. In 1940 he won the Liszt Prize, and in the next year, he made an international name for himself with his performance of the Brahms B-flat Piano Concerto. In 1941, he also made his debut with the Berlin Philharmonic under Wilhelm Furtwängler, who dubbed him "troubadour of the piano." In 1943, he settled in Switzerland.
In the mid 1950s, Anda gave masterclasses at the Salzbuerg Mozarteum, and in [1960]] he took the position of director of the Lucerne masterclasses, succeeding Edwin Fischer. He was particularly noted for his interpretation of Schumann's piano music. The New Grove Dictionary cites his "charismatic readings of Bartók and Schumann." Indeed, he was regarded as the principle Bartók interpreter of his generation. Although he played very little Mozart in his early career, he matured into a well respected exponent of Mozart, and in fact, became the first pianist to record the full cycle of Mozart's piano concerti; he recorded them between 1967 and 1972, conducting himself from the keyboard. "From the outset of his career, he was what one might call a philosopher-virtuoso. In his lifelong quest for the perfect balance of head and heart, between intellect and instinct, he explored many facets of music-making." He was honored in 1965 by being named a Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, and he also become an honorary member of the Royal Academy of Music in 1970.
Anda was born in 1921 in Budapest. He studied with some of the renowned teachers of the 20th century like Imre Stefaniai and Imre Keeri-Szanto, and became a pupil of master Ernst von Dohnányi and Zoltán Kodály at the Franz Liszt Academy in Budapest. In 1940 he won the Liszt Prize, and in the next year, he made an international name for himself with his performance of the Brahms B-flat Piano Concerto. In 1941, he also made his debut with the Berlin Philharmonic under Wilhelm Furtwängler, who dubbed him "troubadour of the piano." In 1943, he settled in Switzerland.
In the mid 1950s, Anda gave masterclasses at the Salzbuerg Mozarteum, and in [1960]] he took the position of director of the Lucerne masterclasses, succeeding Edwin Fischer. He was particularly noted for his interpretation of Schumann's piano music. The New Grove Dictionary cites his "charismatic readings of Bartók and Schumann." Indeed, he was regarded as the principle Bartók interpreter of his generation. Although he played very little Mozart in his early career, he matured into a well respected exponent of Mozart, and in fact, became the first pianist to record the full cycle of Mozart's piano concerti; he recorded them between 1967 and 1972, conducting himself from the keyboard. "From the outset of his career, he was what one might call a philosopher-virtuoso. In his lifelong quest for the perfect balance of head and heart, between intellect and instinct, he explored many facets of music-making." He was honored in 1965 by being named a Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, and he also become an honorary member of the Royal Academy of Music in 1970.
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24Piano Concerto No.2 in B flat, op.83: 4. Allegretto grazioso - Un poco più presto9:11Johannes Brahms
2833 Piano Variations In C, Op.120 On A Waltz By Anton Diabelli: Tema (Vivace)0:51Ludwig van Beethoven
2933 Piano Variations In C, Op.120 On A Waltz By Anton Diabelli: Variation I (Alla Marcia Maestoso)1:14Ludwig van Beethoven
3033 Piano Variations in C, Op.120 On a Waltz By Anton Diabelli: Variation II (Poco Allegro)0:41Ludwig van Beethoven
3133 Piano Variations in C, Op.120 On a Waltz By Anton Diabelli: Variation III (L'istesso Tempo)1:25Ludwig van Beethoven
3233 Piano Variations in C, Op.120 On a Waltz By Anton Diabelli: Variation IV (Un Poco Più Vivace)0:55Ludwig van Beethoven
3333 Piano Variations in C, Op.120 On a Waltz By Anton Diabelli: Variation V (Allegro Vivace)0:53Ludwig van Beethoven
3433 Piano Variations in C, Op.120 On a Waltz By Anton Diabelli: Variation VI (Allegro Ma Non Troppo E Serioso)1:54Ludwig van Beethoven
3533 Piano Variations in C, Op.120 On a Waltz By Anton Diabelli: Variation VII (Un Poco Più Allegro)1:05Ludwig van Beethoven
3633 Piano Variations in C, Op.120 On a Waltz By Anton Diabelli: Variation VIII (Poco Vivace)1:36Ludwig van Beethoven
3733 Piano Variations in C, Op.120 On a Waltz By Anton Diabelli: Variation IX (Allegro Pesante E Risoluto)1:49Ludwig van Beethoven
3833 Piano Variations in C, Op.120 On a Waltz By Anton Diabelli: Variation X (Presto)0:37Ludwig van Beethoven
3933 Piano Variations in C, Op.120 On a Waltz By Anton Diabelli: Variation XI (Allegretto)1:08Ludwig van Beethoven
4033 Piano Variations in C, Op.120 On a Waltz By Anton Diabelli: Variation XII (Un Poco Più Moto)0:56Ludwig van Beethoven
4133 Piano Variations in C, Op.120 On a Waltz By Anton Diabelli: Variation XIII (Vivace)1:05Ludwig van Beethoven
4233 Piano Variations in C, Op.120 On a Waltz By Anton Diabelli: Variation XIV (Grave E Maestoso)5:16Ludwig van Beethoven
4333 Piano Variations in C, Op.120 On a Waltz By Anton Diabelli: Variation XV (Presto Scherzando)0:35Ludwig van Beethoven
4433 Piano Variations in C, Op.120 On a Waltz By Anton Diabelli: Variation XVI (Allegro)1:02Ludwig van Beethoven
4533 Piano Variations in C, Op.120 On a Waltz By Anton Diabelli: Variation XVII1:02Ludwig van Beethoven
4633 Piano Variations in C, Op.120 On a Waltz By Anton Diabelli: Variation XVIII (Poco Moderato)1:28Ludwig van Beethoven
4733 Piano Variations in C, Op.120 On a Waltz By Anton Diabelli: Variation XIX (Presto)0:49Ludwig van Beethoven
4833 Piano Variations in C, Op.120 On a Waltz By Anton Diabelli: Variation XX (Andante)2:06Ludwig van Beethoven
4933 Piano Variations in C, Op.120 On a Waltz By Anton Diabelli: Variation XXI (Allegro Con Brio - Meno Allegro - Tempo I)1:06Ludwig van Beethoven
5033 Piano Variations in C, Op.120 On a Waltz By Anton Diabelli: Variation XXII (Allegro Molto): Alla "Notte E Giorno Faticar" Di Mozart0:45Ludwig van Beethoven
5133 Piano Variations in C, Op.120 On a Waltz By Anton Diabelli: Variation XXIII (Allegro Assai)0:51Ludwig van Beethoven
5233 Piano Variations in C, Op.120 On a Waltz By Anton Diabelli: Variation XXIV: Fughetta (Andante)3:14Ludwig van Beethoven
5333 Piano Variations in C, Op.120 On a Waltz By Anton Diabelli: Variation XXV (Allegro)0:47Ludwig van Beethoven
5433 Piano Variations in C, Op.120 On a Waltz By Anton Diabelli: Variation XXVI1:13Ludwig van Beethoven
5533 Piano Variations in C, Op.120 On a Waltz By Anton Diabelli: Variation XXVII (Vivace)0:56Ludwig van Beethoven
5633 Piano Variations in C, Op.120 On a Waltz By Anton Diabelli: Variation XXVIII (Allegro)0:52Ludwig van Beethoven
5733 Piano Variations in C, Op.120 On a Waltz By Anton Diabelli: Variation XXIX (Adagio Ma Non Troppo)1:27Ludwig van Beethoven
5833 Piano Variations in C, Op.120 On a Waltz By Anton Diabelli: Variation XXX (Andante, Sempre Cantabile)2:06Ludwig van Beethoven
5933 Piano Variations in C, Op.120 On a Waltz By Anton Diabelli: Variation XXXI (Largo, Molto Espressivo)5:05Ludwig van Beethoven
6033 Piano Variations in C, Op.120 On a Waltz By Anton Diabelli: Variation XXXII: Fuga (Allegro - Poco Adagio)2:51Ludwig van Beethoven
6133 Piano Variations in C, Op.120 on a Waltz by Anton Diabelli: Variation XXXIII (Tempo Di Minuetto Moderato, Ma Non Tirarsi Dietro)4:09Ludwig van Beethoven
64Piano Sonata No.21 In B Flat, D.960: 3. Scherzo (Allegro vivace con delicatezza)3:38Franz Schubert
113Kreisleriana, Op.16: 2. Sehr Innig Und Nicht Zu Rasch - Intermezzo I (Sehr Lebhaft) - Tempo I - Intermezzo II (Etwas Bewegter) - Tempo I7:33Robert Schumann
120Fantasie in C, Op.17: 1. Durchaus fantastisch und leidenschaftlich vorzutragen - Im Legenden-Ton11:20Robert Schumann
121Fantasie in C, Op.17: 2. Mäßig. Durchaus energisch - Etwas langsamer - Vielbewegter6:52Robert Schumann
122Fantasie in C, Op.17: 3. Langsam getragen. Durchweg leise zu halten - Etwas bewegter9:33Robert Schumann
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Géza Anda: Troubadour Of The Piano
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