Beethoven Piano Sonatas Opp. 14 & 22

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Stephen Kovacevich

Beethoven Piano Sonatas Opp. 14 & 22 are a set of early piano sonatas by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed and published around 1798–1800. Musically they sit within the Classical style, featuring clear sonata forms, balanced phrasing and elegant contrasts while also introducing bolder rhythmic accents and motivic development that point towards Beethoven's later, more individual voice.
First released: 3rd March 2003

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Piano Sonata No. 8 In C Minor, Op.13 'Pathétique': I. Grave - Allegro di molto e con brio
    8:47
  2. 2.
    Piano Sonata No. 8 In C Minor, Op.13 'Pathétique': II. Andante cantabile
    5:33
  3. 3.
    Piano Sonata No. 8 In C Minor, Op.13 'Pathétique': III. Rondo (Allegro)
    4:19
  4. 4.
    Piano Sonata No. 9 In E Major Op. 14 No. 1: I. Allegro
    6:33
  5. 5.
    Piano Sonata No. 9 In E Major Op. 14 No. 1: II. Allegretto
    3:15
  6. 6.
    Piano Sonata No. 9 In E Major Op. 14 No. 1: III. Rondo - Allegro comodo
    3:11
  7. 7.
    Piano Sonata No. 10 In G Major Op. 14 No. 2: I. Allegro
    6:48
  8. 8.
    Piano Sonata No. 10 In G Major Op. 14 No. 2: II. Andante
    4:17
  9. 9.
    Piano Sonata No. 10 In G Major Op. 14 No. 2: III. Scherzo - Allegro assai
    3:28
  10. 10.
    Piano Sonata No. 11 In B Flat Major Op. 22: I. Allegro con brio
    7:19
  11. 11.
    Piano Sonata No. 11 In B Flat Major Op. 22: II. Adagio con molta espressione
    7:13
  12. 12.
    Piano Sonata No. 11 In B Flat Major Op. 22: III. Minuetto
    3:16
  13. 13.
    Piano Sonata No. 11 In B Flat Major Op. 22: IV. Rondo - Allegretto
    6:08

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