Sonata Nos. 8 & 21

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Daniela Ruso

Sonata Nos. 8 and 21 are piano sonatas by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed in 1798 and 1804 respectively. They illustrate Beethoven's shift from his early to middle period, with the earlier work emphasising dramatic contrasts and expressive slow introductions while the later piece expands piano technique, brighter textures and formal scale, marking a move towards more ambitious sonata structures in the early 19th century.

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Sonata no. 8 in C minor, op. 13 “Pathétique”: I. Grave – Allegro di molto e con brio
8:41
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Sonata no. 8 in C minor, op. 13 “Pathétique”: II. Adagio cantabile
5:08
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Sonata no. 8 in C minor, op. 13 “Pathétique”: III. Rondo. Allegro
4:25
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Sonata no. 21 in C major, op. 53 “Waldstein”: I. Allegro con brio
11:04
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Sonata no. 21 in C major, op. 53 “Waldstein”: II. Adagio molto, Rondò, Allegro moderato
13:34