The Piano Sonatas, Volume VIII: Sonatas opp. 109, 110 and 111

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & András Schiff

The Piano Sonatas, Volume VIII: Sonatas opp. 109, 110 and 111 is a collection of late piano sonatas by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed between 1820 and 1822. These works exemplify Beethoven's late style, combining lyrical introspection, inventive counterpoint and expanded formal and harmonic language that mark a decisive phase in his compositional development and in the piano repertoire.
First released: 26th September 2008

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Piano Sonata no. 30 in E major, op. 109: I. Vivace, ma non troppo — Adagio espressivo
    3:40
  2. 2.
    Piano Sonata no. 30 in E major, op. 109: II. Prestissimo
    2:29
  3. 3.
    Piano Sonata no. 30 in E major, op. 109: III. Gesangvoll, mit innigster Empfindung. Andante molto cantabile ed espressivo
    12:42
  4. 4.
    Piano Sonata no. 31 in A-flat major, op. 110: I. Moderato cantabile molto espressivo
    6:54
  5. 5.
    Piano Sonata no. 31 in A-flat major, op. 110: II. Allegro molto
    2:17
  6. 6.
    Piano Sonata no. 31 in A-flat major, op. 110: III. Adagio ma non troppo — Fuga. Allegro ma non troppo
    9:52
  7. 7.
    Piano Sonata no. 32 in C minor, op. 111: I. Maestoso — Allegro con brio ed appassionato
    8:42
  8. 8.
    Piano Sonata no. 32 in C minor, op. 111: II. Arietta. Adagio molto semplice e cantabile
    18:03

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