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

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Piano Sonata No. 16 in G major, Op. 31 No. 1: I. Allegro vivace
    7:01
  2. 2.
    Piano Sonata No. 16 in G major, Op. 31 No. 1: II. Adagio grazioso
    9:41
  3. 3.
    Piano Sonata No. 16 in G major, Op. 31 No. 1: III. Rondo. Allegretto
    6:11
  4. 4.
    Piano Sonata No. 17 in D minor, Op. 31 No. 2 "Tempest": I. Largo - Allegro
    8:00
  5. 5.
    Piano Sonata No. 17 in D minor, Op. 31 No. 2 "Tempest": II. Adagio
    8:14
  6. 6.
    Piano Sonata No. 17 in D minor, Op. 31 No. 2 "Tempest": III. Allegretto
    6:11
  7. 7.
    Piano Sonata No. 18 in E-flat major, Op. 31 No. 3: I. Allegro
    8:47
  8. 8.
    Piano Sonata No. 18 in E-flat major, Op. 31 No. 3: II. Scherzo: Allegretto vivace
    4:56
  9. 9.
    Piano Sonata No. 18 in E-flat major, Op. 31 No. 3: III. Menuetto: Moderato e grazioso
    4:15
  10. 10.
    Piano Sonata No. 18 in E-flat major, Op. 31 No. 3: IV. Presto con fuoco
    4:19

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