Piano Sonatas Nos. 21, 26, 17

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Alfred Brendel

This release is a set of piano sonatas by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed in the early 19th century (circa 1801–1810). Musically, they illustrate Beethoven's movement from Classical forms towards a more expansive and dramatic style, featuring heightened dynamic contrasts, adventurous harmonic language and increased demands on piano technique, and they occupy a pivotal place in his development that helped shape the Romantic piano repertoire.

First released: 1975

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Piano Sonata No. 21 in C major, Op. 53 "Waldstein": I. Allegro con brio
10:49
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Piano Sonata No. 21 in C major, Op. 53 "Waldstein": II. Introduzione. Adagio molto
4:21
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Piano Sonata No. 21 in C major, Op. 53 "Waldstein": III. Rondo. Allegretto moderato – Prestissimo
10:02
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Piano Sonata No. 26 in E-flat major, Op. 81a "Les Adieux": I. Das Lebewohl. Adagio – Allegro "Les Adieux"
7:19
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Piano Sonata No. 26 in E-flat major, Op. 81a "Les Adieux": II. Die Abwesenheit. Andante espressivo "L'Absence"
3:56
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Piano Sonata No. 26 in E-flat major, Op. 81a "Les Adieux": III. Das Wiedersehn. Vivacissimamente "Le Retour"
5:59
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Piano Sonata No. 17 in D minor, Op. 31 No. 2 "The Tempest": I. Largo - Allegro
8:53
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Piano Sonata No. 17 in D minor, Op. 31 No. 2 "The Tempest": II. Adagio
8:29
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Piano Sonata No. 17 in D minor, Op. 31 No. 2 "The Tempest": III. Allegretto
6:44