Piano Sonatas Nos. 4, 15 "Pastoral", 20

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Alfred Brendel

This is a collection of early piano sonatas by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed between 1795 and 1801. Rooted in the Classical tradition yet pointing towards early Romantic expression, the works combine clear sonata forms and balanced textures with occasional pastoral gestures, dynamic contrasts and increased harmonic adventurousness that illustrate Beethoven's developing personal style in his early career.

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  1. 1.
    Piano Sonata No. 4 in E-flat major, Op. 7: I. Allegro molto e con brio
    8:46
  2. 2.
    Piano Sonata No. 4 in E-flat major, Op. 7: II. Largo, con gran espressione
    9:06
  3. 3.
    Piano Sonata No. 4 in E-flat major, Op. 7: III. Allegro
    5:22
  4. 4.
    Piano Sonata No. 4 in E-flat major, Op. 7: IV. Rondo. Poco allegretto e grazioso
    7:54
  5. 5.
    Piano Sonata No. 15 in D major, Op. 28 "Pastoral": I. Allegro
    10:51
  6. 6.
    Piano Sonata No. 15 in D major, Op. 28 "Pastoral": II. Andante
    7:20
  7. 7.
    Piano Sonata No. 15 in D major, Op. 28 "Pastoral": III. Scherzo: Allegro assai
    2:24
  8. 8.
    Piano Sonata No. 15 in D major, Op. 28 "Pastoral": IV. Rondo. Allegro ma non troppo
    5:46
  9. 9.
    Piano Sonata No. 20 in G major, Op. 49 No. 2: I. Allegro ma non troppo
    4:46
  10. 10.
    Piano Sonata No. 20 in G major, Op. 49 No. 2: II. Tempo di menuetto
    3:34

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