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Contents: [Deutsche Grammophon 125th Anniversary Edition] [First Analog Recording Period] [SHM-CD Specification] [Green Color Label Coating] Maurizio Pollini, who won the Chopin International Piano Competition at the age of 18 in 1960, made a debut with his 1971 recordings of Stravinsky's "Petrushka" and Prokofiev's Piano Sonata No. 7 for Deutsche Grammophon, shocking the world with their precision. His 1976 recordings of Webern and Boulez are also masterful performances that showcase Pollini's firm and clear touch, and in particular, his perfect interpretation of the complex score of Boulez's Piano Sonata No. 2 demonstrated the true value of the work to the world. "Deutsche Grammophon - THE HISTORY" Series: 100 Titles Celebrating Deutsche Grammophon's 125th Anniversary This series features 100 carefully selected titles from Deutsche Grammophon's discography, including highly acclaimed albums, historically significant works, and masterpieces by both established and contemporary artists. The series will be released in two phases: 40 titles from the analog recording era and 60 titles from the digital recording era. The booklet includes easy-to-understand, newly written album commentary by four music writers (Hajime Teranishi, Tetsuya Higashibata, Hiroyuki Yagi, and Akiya Kadooka). All products utilize the best possible masters and feature high-quality SHM-CD + green color label coating to maximize their potential. Released April 12, 2023 (Wed) - 1st installment: 40 titles from the analog recording era Released May 17, 2023 (Wed) - 2nd installment: 60 titles from the digital recording era Media reviews and more Maurizio Pollini, who won the Chopin International Piano Competition at the age of 18 in 1960, made a debut album in 1971 for Deutsche Grammophon with recordings of Stravinsky's "Petrushka" and Prokofiev's Piano Sonata No. 7, which shocked the world with their precision. His 1976 recordings of Webern and Boulez are also masterful performances that showcase Pollini's firm and clear touch, and in particular, his performance of Boulez's Piano Sonata No. 2, in which he perfectly embodies the complex score, demonstrated the true value of the work to the world. (C)RS
