The Op. 31 Piano Sonatas

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Richard Goode

The Op. 31 Piano Sonatas are a set of three piano sonatas by Ludwig van Beethoven, published in 1803. They occupy a transitional phase in Beethoven's output, moving beyond his early classical influences toward a more exploratory middle-period style characterised by increased rhythmic drive, abrupt contrasts, inventive harmonic shifts and expanded structural complexity that challenged contemporary norms and pianistic technique.

First released: 25th June 1991

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1.
Piano Sonata No. 16 in G major, Op. 31 No. 1: I. Allegro vivace
7:01
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Piano Sonata No. 16 in G major, Op. 31 No. 1: II. Adagio grazioso
9:41
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Piano Sonata No. 16 in G major, Op. 31 No. 1: III. Rondo. Allegretto
6:11
4.
Piano Sonata No. 17 in D minor, Op. 31 No. 2 "Tempest": I. Largo - Allegro
8:00
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Piano Sonata No. 17 in D minor, Op. 31 No. 2 "Tempest": II. Adagio
8:14
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Piano Sonata No. 17 in D minor, Op. 31 No. 2 "Tempest": III. Allegretto
6:11
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Piano Sonata No. 18 in E-flat major, Op. 31 No. 3: I. Allegro
8:47
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Piano Sonata No. 18 in E-flat major, Op. 31 No. 3: II. Scherzo: Allegretto vivace
4:56
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Piano Sonata No. 18 in E-flat major, Op. 31 No. 3: III. Menuetto: Moderato e grazioso
4:15
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Piano Sonata No. 18 in E-flat major, Op. 31 No. 3: IV. Presto con fuoco
4:19