Sonata no. 30 in E major, op. 109 / Sonata no. 31 in A‐flat major, op. 110 / Sonata no. 32 in C minor, op. 111

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Glenn Gould

This release is a collection of late piano sonatas by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed between 1820 and 1822. Composed during his late period, these solo piano works feature concentrated forms, expansive and introspective slow movements, inventive counterpoint and harmonic experimentation that mark a pivotal point in Beethoven's output and in the development of Romantic piano music.
First released: 17th September 1956

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Piano Sonata no. 30 in E major, op. 109: I. Vivace, ma non troppo, sempre legato
  2. 2.
    Piano Sonata no. 30 in E major, op. 109: II. Prestissimo
  3. 3.
    Piano Sonata no. 30 in E major, op. 109: III. Andante molto cantabile ed espressivo
  4. 4.
    Piano Sonata no. 31 in A‐flat major, op. 110: I. Moderato cantabile molto espressivo
  5. 5.
    Piano Sonata No. 31 in A‐flat major, op. 110: II. Allegro molto
  6. 6.
    Piano Sonata no. 31 in A‐flat major, op. 110: III. Adagio ma non troppo (beginning)
  7. 7.
    Piano Sonata no. 31 in A‐flat major, op. 110: III. Fuga (conclusion)
  8. 8.
    Piano Sonata no. 32 in C minor, op. 111: I. Maestoso; Allegro con brio ed appassionato
  9. 9.
    Piano Sonata no. 32 in C minor, op. 111: II. Arietta (Adagio molto semplice e cantabile)

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