Piano Sonatas, op. 109, 110 and 111

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Mitsuko Uchida

Piano Sonatas, Op. 109, 110 and 111 are late piano sonatas by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed between 1820 and 1822. They exhibit Beethoven's late style through expanded forms, contrapuntal writing, extensive variation technique and harmonic innovation, and they represent the culmination of his piano composition, occupying a central place in the piano repertoire and influencing the development of Romantic-era music.
First released: 6th February 2006

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Piano Sonata no. 30 in E major, op. 109: I. Vivace, ma non troppo - Adagio espressivo - Tempo I
    3:49
  2. 2.
    Piano Sonata no. 30 in E major, op. 109: II. Prestissimo
    2:10
  3. 3.
    Piano Sonata no. 30 in E major, op. 109: III. Andante molto cantabile e espressivo (Gesangvoll, mit innigster Empfindung)
    11:59
  4. 4.
    Piano Sonata no. 31 in A-flat major, op. 110: I. Moderato cantabile molto espressivo
    6:40
  5. 5.
    Piano Sonata no. 31 in A-flat major, op. 110: II. Allegro molto
    2:10
  6. 6.
    Piano Sonata no. 31 in A-flat major, op. 110: III. Adagio ma non troppo - Arioso dolente
    3:54
  7. 7.
    Piano Sonata no. 31 in A-flat major, op. 110: IV. Fuga: Allegro ma non troppo - L'istesso tempo di Arioso - L'isstesso tempo della Fuga (Nach und nach wieder auflebend) - Meno allegro
    8:06
  8. 8.
    Piano Sonata no. 32 in C minor, op. 111: I. Maestoso - Allegro con brio ed appassionato
    9:20
  9. 9.
    Piano Sonata no. 32 in C minor, op. 111: II. Arietta: Adagio molto, semplice e cantabile - L'istesso tempo
    18:34

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