Piano Sonatas Nos. 16, 17 "Tempest", 18

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Alfred Brendel

Piano Sonatas Nos. 16–18 (Op. 31) are a set of piano sonatas by Ludwig van Beethoven, published in 1802. The set exemplifies Beethoven's early middle-period shift towards greater structural innovation and expressive contrast, with increased rhythmic drive, harmonic daring and a blend of turbulent and lyrical writing that helped redefine the piano sonata form in his career.

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  1. 1.
    Piano Sonata No. 16 in G major, Op. 31 No. 1: I. Allegro vivace
    6:56
  2. 2.
    Piano Sonata No. 16 in G major, Op. 31 No. 1: II. Adagio grazioso
    10:29
  3. 3.
    Piano Sonata No. 16 in G major, Op. 31 No. 1: III. Rondo. Allegretto
    6:56
  4. 4.
    Piano Sonata No. 17 in D minor, Op. 31 No. 2 "Tempest": I. Largo - Allegro
    8:50
  5. 5.
    Piano Sonata No. 17 in D minor, Op. 31 No. 2 "Tempest": II. Adagio
    8:42
  6. 6.
    Piano Sonata No. 17 in D minor, Op. 31 No. 2 "Tempest": III. Allegretto
    7:00
  7. 7.
    Piano Sonata No. 18 in E-flat major, Op. 31 No. 3: I. Allegro
    8:55
  8. 8.
    Piano Sonata No. 18 in E-flat major, Op. 31 No. 3: II. Scherzo. Allegretto vivace
    5:10
  9. 9.
    Piano Sonata No. 18 in E-flat major, Op. 31 No. 3: III. Menuetto. Moderato e grazioso
    3:53
  10. 10.
    Piano Sonata No. 18 in E-flat major, Op. 31 No. 3: IV. Presto con fuoco
    5:20

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