This is pianist Murray Perahia's first recording of a purely orchestral work - coupled with his performance at the keyboard of Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 28. One of the most admired pianists of his generation, Perahia began a new phase of his career in 2000, when he became Principal Conductor of the London-based Academy of St. Martin in the Fields. Although Perahia has recorded for many years conducting from the keyboard, this release marks Perahia's recording debut conducting a purely symphonic orchestral work.

Track Listing

Disc 1:

1. Quartet No. 12 In E-flat Major For Strings, Op. 127; I. Maestoso-allegro
2. Quartet No. 12 In E-flat Major For Strongs, Op. 127; Ii. Adagio, Ma Non Troppo E Molto Cantabile
3. Quartet No. 12 In E-flat Major For Strings, Op. 127; Iii. Scherzando Vivace
4. Quartet No. 12 In E-flat Major For Strings, Op. 127; Iv. Finale
5. Sonata No.28 In A Major For Piano, Op. 101; I. Etwas Lebhaft, Und Mit Der Innigsten Empfindung. Allegrato Ma Non Troppo
6. Sonata No. 28 In A Major For Piano, Op. 101; Ii.lebhaft, Marschmassig. Vivace Alla Marcia
7. Sonata No. 28 In A Major For Piano, Op. 101; 111. Langsam Und Sehnsuchtsvoll. Adagio, Ma Non Troppo, Con Affetto
8. Sonata No. 28 In A Major For Piano, Op. 101; Iv. Geschwind, Doch Nicht Zu Sehr, Und Mit Entschlossenheit. Allegro