Sonatas

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Van Cliburn

The Sonatas are a collection of piano sonatas by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed between 1795 and 1822. They span the transition from the late Classical to the early Romantic era, exhibiting expanded formal structures, bold harmonic language, striking dynamic contrasts and increasing technical and expressive demands that chart Beethoven's evolution as a composer.

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  1. 1.
    Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 2 "Moonlight/Mondschein": I. Adagio sostenuto
    4:42
  2. 2.
    Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 2 "Moonlight/Mondschein": II. Allegretto
    2:27
  3. 3.
    Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 2 "Moonlight/Mondschein": III. Presto
    6:16
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    Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13 "Pathétique": I. Grave – Allegro di molto e con brio
    9:29
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    Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13 "Pathétique": II. Adagio cantabile
    5:28
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    Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13 "Pathétique": III. Rondo. Allegro
    4:55
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    Sonata No. 26 in E-flat major, Op. 81a "Les Adieux/Das Lebewohl": I. Das Lebewohl. Adagio – Allegro "Les Adieux"
    7:03
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    Sonata No. 26 in E-flat major, Op. 81a "Les Adieux/Das Lebewohl": II. Die Abwesenheit. Andante espressivo "L'Absence"
    3:14
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    Sonata No. 26 in E-flat major, Op. 81a "Les Adieux/Das Lebewohl": III. Das Wiedersehn. Vivacissimamente "Le Retour"
    5:47
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    Sonata No. 23 in F minor, Op. 57 "Appassionata": I. Allegro assai
    10:15
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    Sonata No. 23 in F minor, Op. 57 "Appassionata": II. Andante con moto
    6:07
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    Sonata No. 23 in F minor, Op. 57 "Appassionata": III. Allegro ma non troppo
    8:25

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