Piano Sonata Op. 109 / Variations On Folk Songs Op. 107

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Olli Mustonen

Piano Sonata Op. 109 and the Variations on Folk Songs Op. 107 are piano works by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed in 1820 and around 1803 respectively. Both pieces illustrate Beethoven's mastery of variation technique and his evolving harmonic and formal language—Op. 109 exemplifies the introspective, formally inventive qualities of his late sonatas, while Op. 107 demonstrates his skill in transforming simple folk material into varied pianistic textures and contrasting moods, reflecting important stages in his development as a composer for the piano.

Piano Sonata Op. 109 / Variations On Folk Songs Op. 107 by Beethoven - album cover

First released: 5th June 2000

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1.
Piano Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109: I. Vivace, ma non troppo
3:54
2.
Piano Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109: II. Prestissimo
2:14
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Piano Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109: III. Gesangvoll, mit innigster Empfindung. Andante molto cantabile ed espressivo
11:43
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Variations on Folksongs, Op. 107: No. 1, I bin a Tiroler Bua (Air tirolien)
4:29
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Variations on Folksongs, Op. 107: No. 2, Bonny Laddie, Highland Laddie (Air écossais)
2:32
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Variations on Folksongs, Op. 107: No. 3, Volkslied aus Kleinrußland (Air de la petite Russie)
5:20
7.
Variations on Folksongs, Op. 107: No. 4, St. Patricks's Day (Air écossais)
4:03
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Variations on Folksongs, Op. 107: No. 5, A Madel, ja a Madel (Air tirolien)
6:26
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Variations on Folksongs, Op. 107: No. 6, Peggy's Daughter (Air écossais)
3:57
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Variations on Folksongs, Op. 107: No. 7, Schöne Minka (Air russe)
5:16
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Variations on Folksongs, Op. 107: No. 8, O Mary, at the Window Be (Air écossais)
2:04
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Variations on Folksongs, Op. 107: No. 9, Oh, Thou Are the Lad of My Heart (Air écossais)
4:07
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Variations on Folksongs, Op. 107: No. 10, The Highland Watch (Air écossais)
3:09