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Stephen Kovacevich
Personb. 1940 · San Pedro, United States, United States
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Stephen Kovacevich is an American classical pianist and conductor born in 1940 in San Pedro, California. He studied with Dame Myra Hess in London and made his professional debut in 1961. Kovacevich is noted for his interpretations of Beethoven, Brahms, and Schubert, and has recorded extensively for Philips and EMI. He has performed with major orchestras worldwide and conducted the London Philharmonic and San Francisco Symphony. His recordings include complete cycles of the Beethoven piano sonatas and concertos.
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- 10:43
16 Waltzes, Op. 39: No. 3 in G-Sharp Minor
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- 21:16
16 Waltzes, Op. 39: No. 9 in D Minor
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- 33:02
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 20 in G Major, Op. 49 No. 2: II. Tempo di menuetto
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- 41:10
Andante & 5 Variations for Piano 4 Hands, K. 501: Thema. Andante
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- 51:00
Andante & 5 Variations for Piano 4 Hands, K. 501: Var. 1
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Andante & 5 Variations for Piano 4 Hands, K. 501: Var. 5
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- 70:55
Andante & 5 Variations for Piano 4 Hands, K. 501: Var. 3
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- 80:57
Andante & 5 Variations for Piano 4 Hands, K. 501: Var. 2
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- 91:30
Andante & 5 Variations for Piano 4 Hands, K. 501: Var. 4
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- 100:54
Mozart: 5 Variations in G Major for Piano 4-Hands, K. 501: Variation II (Live)
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- 111:11
Mozart: 5 Variations in G Major for Piano 4-Hands, K. 501: Thema. Andante (Live)
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- 120:54
Mozart: 5 Variations in G Major for Piano 4-Hands, K. 501: Variation III (Live)
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Albums
Stephen Kovacevich Plays Beethoven, Chopin, Debussy, Mozart, Ravel & Schubert
Album · 2025
"Moonlight" Sonata - Beethoven, Chopin, Schubert, Brahms, Debussy
Album · 2025
Bagatelles. Beethoven, Chopin, Schubert, Brahms & Debussy
Album · 2024
Mozart: Piano Concertos Nos. 20 & 23
Album · 1978
Stephen Kovacevich & Friends - A Joyful Week in Music
Album · 2025
Bartók, Debussy, Mozart - Music For 2 Pianos
Album · 2010
Stravinsky: Concerto for Piano and Wind Instruments; Bartók Piano Concerto No. 2
Album · 1969
Brahms: Piano Concerto No.2; 8 Piano Pieces Op.76
Album · 2000
Brahms Hits
Album · 2012
Beethoven: Piano Trios Nos. 4 & 5 and Cello Sonatas Nos. 3 & 5
Album · 2001
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5 – Piano Sonata No. 30
Album · 1989
Grieg / Schumann: Piano Concertos
Album · 1971