Violin Sonatas nos. 3, 7 & 8

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Antje Weithaas & Dénes Várjon

Violin Sonatas nos. 3, 7 and 8 are a set of violin sonatas by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed between 1798 and 1802. Rooted in the Classical tradition but pointing towards the early Romantic style, these works employ sonata-form structures, increased expressive contrast and demanding interplay between violin and piano that reflect Beethoven's development during his early-to-middle compositional period.
First released: 27th October 2023

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Sonata for Piano and Violin no. 7 in C minor, op. 30 no. 2: I. Allegro con brio
    7:50
  2. 2.
    Sonata for Piano and Violin no. 7 in C minor, op. 30 no. 2: II. Adagio cantabile
    9:49
  3. 3.
    Sonata for Piano and Violin no. 7 in C minor, op. 30 no. 2: III. Scherzo. Allegro
    3:12
  4. 4.
    Sonata for Piano and Violin no. 7 in C minor, op. 30 no. 2: IV. Finale. Allegro
    5:11
  5. 5.
    Sonata for Piano and Violin no. 3 in E-flat major, op. 12 no. 3: I. Allegro con spirito
    8:23
  6. 6.
    Sonata for Piano and Violin no. 3 in E-flat major, op. 12 no. 3: II. Adagio con molt’espressione
    7:09
  7. 7.
    Sonata for Piano and Violin no. 3 in E-flat major, op. 12 no. 3: III. Rondo. Allegro molto
    4:13
  8. 8.
    Sonata for Piano and Violin no. 8 in G major, op. 30 no. 3: I. Allegro assai
    6:26
  9. 9.
    Sonata for Piano and Violin no. 8 in G major, op. 30 no. 3: II. Tempo di Minuetto
    8:01
  10. 10.
    Sonata for Piano and Violin no. 8 in G major, op. 30 no. 3: III. Allegro vivace
    3:29

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