Piano Sonatas nos. 2, 4

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Emil Gilels

Piano Sonatas Nos. 2 and 4 are piano sonatas by Ludwig van Beethoven, published in 1796 and 1797 respectively. Composed during his early Viennese period, they employ classical forms with virtuosic piano writing and contrasting lyrical and dramatic passages that foreshadow his later expansion of sonata form and expressive scope.
First released: 1985

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Piano Sonata No. 4 in E-flat major, Op. 7: I. Allegro molto e con brio
    8:48
  2. 2.
    Piano Sonata No. 4 in E-flat major, Op. 7: II. Largo, con gran espressione
    9:59
  3. 3.
    Piano Sonata No. 4 in E-flat major, Op. 7: III. Allegro - Minore - Allegro
    5:51
  4. 4.
    Piano Sonata No. 4 in E-flat major, Op. 7: IV. Rondo. Poco allegretto e grazioso
    8:06
  5. 5.
    Piano Sonata No. 2 in A major, Op. 2 No. 2: I. Allegro vivace
    7:06
  6. 6.
    Piano Sonata No. 2 in A major, Op. 2 No. 2: II. Largo appassionato
    7:36
  7. 7.
    Piano Sonata No. 2 in A major, Op. 2 No. 2: III. Scherzo. Allegretto
    3:29
  8. 8.
    Piano Sonata No. 2 in A major, Op. 2 No. 2: IV. Rondo. Grazioso
    7:30

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