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[Sony Classical Masterpieces Collection 1000] These are the masterpieces of classical music that have moved the world for 100 years! From Casals to Midori Goto, Sony Music's two major classical labels, Sony Classical and RCA RED SEAL, have a wide variety of classical masterpieces, classic discs, super discs, fixed discs, lost discs, odd discs, rare discs, and treasures, including new liner notes and some world/Japan first CD releases, at an astounding price! The series of two separate releases for 1,000 yen + tax (1,500 yen + tax for the 2-disc set) will continue in 2016. The title "Bagatelle" is a French-derived word meaning "something insignificant. Beethoven's collection of small pieces with this curious title has survived in a total of three collections, of which two collections of thirteen pieces are featured here. Gould's dynamic control of the keystrokes in each piece allows the free spirit of genius to soar through the music with an abundance of charm. The jacket, which is a puzzle of the composer's portrait, is also excellent. ◆Time Limited Edition (through the end of March 2018) / Liner notes / Year of recording: May 4, 10, 11, 1974, etc. / Location: Eaton Auditorium, Toronto