Violin Sonatas Nos. 1, 2 & 3

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Itzhak Perlman & Vladimir Ashkenazy

Violin Sonatas Nos. 1, 2 & 3 are a set of three violin sonatas by Ludwig van Beethoven, published in 1799. Composed in his early period, the sonatas combine Classical-era forms and clarity with increased expressive range and dialogic writing between violin and fortepiano, showcasing balanced structures, lyrical lines and early signs of the harmonic and rhythmic boldness that would characterise Beethoven's later works.
First released: 1987

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Sonata for Violin and Piano no. 1 in D major, op. 12 no. 1: I. Allegro con brio
    9:18
  2. 2.
    Sonata for Violin and Piano no. 1 in D major, op. 12 no. 1: II. Tema con Variazioni. Andante con moto
    8:26
  3. 3.
    Sonata for Violin and Piano no. 1 in D major, op. 12 no. 1: III. Rondo. Allegro
    4:54
  4. 4.
    Sonata for Violin and Piano no. 2 in A major, op. 12 no. 2: I. Allegro vivace
    6:24
  5. 5.
    Sonata for Violin and Piano no. 2 in A major, op. 12 no. 2: II. Andante più tosto allegretto
    5:34
  6. 6.
    Sonata for Violin and Piano no. 2 in A major, op. 12 no. 2: III. Allegro piacevole
    4:48
  7. 7.
    Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 3 in E-flat major, op. 12 no. 3: I. Allegro con spirito
    8:12
  8. 8.
    Sonata for Violin and Piano no. 3 in E-flat major, op. 12 no. 3: II. Adagio con molto espressione
    6:42
  9. 9.
    Sonata for Violin and Piano no. 3 in E-flat major, op. 12 no. 3: III. Rondo. Allegro molto
    4:19

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