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Classical reviews: Beethoven and Frescobaldi

Pianist Angela Hewitt performs Beethoven’s 32 Variations with a lightness of touch, while harpsichordist Christophe Rousset’s firm touch and steady tempi are perfectly suited to Frescobaldi’s toccatas and suites

Michael Church
Thursday 17 December 2020 06:38 GMT
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When Angela Hewitt finished these Beethoven recordings, the piano movers dropped her beloved Fazioli, smashing it beyond repair, so this CD is its wonderful swan song
When Angela Hewitt finished these Beethoven recordings, the piano movers dropped her beloved Fazioli, smashing it beyond repair, so this CD is its wonderful swan song (Keith Saunders)

Beethoven Variations  

Angela Hewitt, piano  

Hyperion CDA68346  

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