Violin Sonatas, op. 12, nos. 1-3

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Takako Nishizaki & Jenő Jandó

Violin Sonatas, Op. 12, Nos. 1-3 are a set of three violin sonatas by Ludwig van Beethoven, published in 1798. These early-period Classical works document Beethoven's development within the sonata tradition, expanding the conversational role between violin and piano through greater technical demands, sharper dynamic contrasts and formal experimentation that anticipate his later stylistic growth.
First released: May 1993

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Sonata no. 1 in D major, op. 12 no. 1: I. Allegro con brio
    8:34
  2. 2.
    Sonata no. 1 in D major, op. 12 no. 1: II. Tema con variazioni
    7:23
  3. 3.
    Sonata no. 1 in D major, op. 12 no. 1: III. Rondo. Allegro
    4:40
  4. 4.
    Sonata no. 2 in A major, op. 12 no. 2: I. Allegro vivace
    6:08
  5. 5.
    Sonata no. 2 in A major, op. 12 no. 2: II. Andante più tosto allegretto
    5:56
  6. 6.
    Sonata no. 2 in A major, op. 12 no. 2: III. Allegro piacevole
    4:46
  7. 7.
    Sonata no. 3 in E-flat major, op. 12 no. 3: I. Allegro con spirito
    8:19
  8. 8.
    Sonata no. 3 in E-flat major, op. 12 no. 3: II. Adagio con molto espressione
    7:48
  9. 9.
    Sonata no. 3 in E-flat major, op. 12 no. 3: III. Rondo. Allegro molto
    4:24

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