Piano Sonatas, op. 31 nos. 1-3

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Louis Lortie

Piano Sonatas, Op. 31 Nos. 1–3 is a set of three piano sonatas by Ludwig van Beethoven, published in 1803. Musically they mark a transition in Beethoven's output from his early classical models towards his middle period, exhibiting increased rhythmic and harmonic experimentation, contrasts between lyrical and abrupt passages, and explorations of form and tempo that point to his later works.
First released: 1st August 2000

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Piano Sonata no. 16 in G major, op. 31 no. 1: I. Allegro vivace
    4:45
  2. 2.
    Piano Sonata no. 16 in G major, op. 31 no. 1: II. Adagio grazioso
    11:17
  3. 3.
    Piano Sonata no. 16 in G major, op. 31 no. 1: III. Rondo. Allegretto - Adagio - Presto
    6:57
  4. 4.
    Piano Sonata no. 17 in D minor, op. 31 no. 2 "Tempest": I. Largo - Allegro
    9:54
  5. 5.
    Piano Sonata no. 17 in D minor, op. 31 no. 2 "Tempest": II. Adagio
    8:10
  6. 6.
    Piano Sonata no. 17 in D minor, op. 31 no. 2 "Tempest": III. Allegretto
    7:23
  7. 7.
    Piano Sonata no. 18 in E-flat major, op. 31 no. 3 "La Chasse": I. Allegro
    8:16
  8. 8.
    Piano Sonata no. 18 in E-flat major, op. 31 no. 3 "La Chasse": II. Scherzo: Allegretto vivace
    4:59
  9. 9.
    Piano Sonata no. 18 in E-flat major, op. 31 no. 3 "La Chasse": III. Menuetto. Moderato e grazioso - Trio
    4:29
  10. 10.
    Piano Sonata no. 18 in E-flat major, op. 31 no. 3 "La Chasse": IV. Presto con fuoco
    4:42

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