Piano Sonatas, Vol. V: Nos. 16-20

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Valentina Lisitsa

Piano Sonatas, Vol. V: Nos. 16–20 is a collection of piano sonatas by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed circa 1795–1802. The set spans Beethoven's early to middle period and illustrates his movement from Classical forms towards greater harmonic daring, expanded structures and heightened expressive contrast, foreshadowing later innovations.

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  1. 1.
    Sonata no. 16 in G major, op. 31 no. 1: 1. Allegro vivace
    5:55
  2. 2.
    Sonata no. 16 in G major, op. 31 no. 1: 2. Adagio grazioso
    10:05
  3. 3.
    Sonata no. 16 in G major, op. 31 no. 1: 2. Rondo
    5:23
  4. 4.
    Sonata no. 17 in D minor, op. 31 no. 2: 1. Largo – Allegro
    8:27
  5. 5.
    Sonata no. 17 in D minor, op. 31 no. 2: 2. Adagio
    6:30
  6. 6.
    Sonata no. 17 in D minor, op. 31 no. 2: 3. Allegretto
    6:33
  7. 7.
    Sonata no. 18 in E-flat, op. 31 no. 3: 1. Allegro
    7:22
  8. 8.
    Sonata no. 18 in E-flat, op. 31 no. 3: 2. Allegro scherzando
    4:35
  9. 9.
    Sonata no. 18 in E-flat, op. 31 no. 3: 3. Menuetto Moderato e grazioso
    3:49
  10. 10.
    Sonata no. 18 in E-flat, op. 31 no. 3: 4. Presto con fuoco
    4:08
  11. 11.
    Sonata no. 19 in G minor, op. 49 no. 1: 1. Andante
    4:04
  12. 12.
    Sonata no. 19 in G minor, op. 49 no. 1: 2. Rondo Allegro
    3:06
  13. 13.
    Sonata no. 20 in G major, op. 49 no. 2: 1. Allegro ma non troppo
    4:15
  14. 14.
    Sonata no. 20 in G major, op. 49 no. 2: 2. Tempo di menuetto
    3:27

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