Piano Sonatas No. 30, 31 & 32

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Maurizio Pollini

Piano Sonatas Nos. 30, 31 and 32 are a set of piano sonatas by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed and published between 1820 and 1822. They are late-period works that explore expanded forms, dense contrapuntal writing, heightened introspection and harmonic experimentation, marking a transition in Beethoven's compositional approach and influencing subsequent piano repertoire.
First released: 25th January 2012

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Sonate Nr. 30 E-Dur, Op. 109: I. Vivace, ma non troppo
    3:15
  2. 2.
    Sonate Nr. 30 E-Dur, Op. 109: II. Prestissimo
    2:16
  3. 3.
    Sonate Nr. 30 E-Dur, Op. 109: III. Gesangvoll, mit innigster Empfindung. Andante molto cantabile ed espressivo
    12:36
  4. 4.
    Sonate Nr. 31 As-Dur, Op. 110: I. Moderato cantabile molto espressivo
    6:04
  5. 5.
    Sonate Nr. 31 As-Dur, Op. 110: II. Allegro molto
    1:57
  6. 6.
    Sonate Nr. 31 As-Dur, Op. 110: III. Adagio, ma non troppo
    9:40
  7. 7.
    Sonate Nr. 32 c-Moll, Op. 111: I. Maestoso – Allegro con brio ed appassionato
    8:46
  8. 8.
    Sonate Nr. 32 c-Moll, Op. 111: II. Arietta. Adagio molto semplice e cantabile
    17:21

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