Claudio Arrau Chile

Biography

Claudio Arrau León (February 6, 1903 – June 9, 1991) was a Chilean pianist of world fame for his deep interpretations of a vast repertoire spanning from the baroque to 20th-century composers. He is widely considered one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. Arrau recorded the complete piano music of Robert Schumann, and edited his works for publication, as well as all Beethoven piano sonatas in Urtext edition. He is also famous for his recordings of Bach, Mozart, Brahms, Liszt, Chopin, Schubert and Debussy, among others.

Popular Songs

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  24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 8 in F-Sharp Minor

  Birth of a Legend (Columbia Recordings 1946-1950)

  83 BPM
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  Kreisleriana, Op. 16: I. Agitatissimo

  Birth of a Legend (Columbia Recordings 1946-1950)

  93 BPM
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  Sonata for Piano No. 23 in F minor, Op. 57 "Appassionata": II. Andante con moto

  Beethoven / Schumann / Debussy / Chopin
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  Fantasy in C major, Op. 17: II. Mäßig. Durchaus energisch-Etwas langsamer-Viel bewegter

  Beethoven / Schumann / Debussy / Chopin
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  Suite: Pour le Piano, L.95: II. Sarabande (avec une élégance grave et lente)

  Beethoven / Schumann / Debussy / Chopin

Discography

Birth of a Legend (Columbia Recordings 1946-1950)

2006

Beethoven / Schumann / Debussy / Chopin

1994