Cello Sonatas, op. 69 & 102

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Mischa Maisky & Martha Argerich

Cello Sonatas, Op.69 and Op.102 are sonatas for cello and piano by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed in 1808 and 1815 respectively. They chart Beethoven's move from his middle to late periods, employing Classical sonata structures while introducing expanded harmonic language, contrapuntal textures and increased demands on both instruments that helped redefine the expressive and technical possibilities of the cello–piano duo.
First released: 1st September 1993

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Sonata for Piano and Cello no. 3 in A major, op. 69: I. Allegro ma non tanto
    12:40
  2. 2.
    Sonata for Piano and Cello no. 3 in A major, op. 69: II. Scherzo. Allegro molto
    5:02
  3. 3.
    Sonata for Piano and Cello no. 3 in A major, op. 69: III. Adagio cantabile
    1:59
  4. 4.
    Sonata for Piano and Cello no. 3 in A major, op. 69: IV. Allegro vivace
    6:33
  5. 5.
    Sonata for Piano and Cello no. 4 in C major, op. 102 no. 1: I. Andante
    2:59
  6. 6.
    Sonata for Piano and Cello no. 4 in C major, op. 102 no. 1: II. Allegro vivace
    4:53
  7. 7.
    Sonata for Piano and Cello no. 4 in C major, op. 102 no. 1: III. Adagio
    3:21
  8. 8.
    Sonata for Piano and Cello no. 4 in C major, op. 102 no. 1: IV. Allegro vivace
    4:08
  9. 9.
    Sonata for Piano and Cello no. 5 in D major, op. 102 no. 2: I. Allegro con brio
    6:33
  10. 10.
    Sonata for Piano and Cello no. 5 in D major, op. 102 no. 2: II. Adagio con molto sentimento d’affetto - attacca
    8:34
  11. 11.
    Sonata for Piano and Cello no. 5 in D major, op. 102 no. 2: III. Allegro - Allegro fugato
    3:52
  12. 12.
    Twelve Variations in G major on a Theme from “Judas Maccabaeus”, WoO 45: Thema: Allegretto
    0:42
  13. 13.
    Twelve Variations in G major on a Theme from “Judas Maccabaeus”, WoO 45: Variation I
    0:38
  14. 14.
    Twelve Variations in G major on a Theme from “Judas Maccabaeus”, WoO 45: Variation II
    0:35
  15. 15.
    Twelve Variations in G major on a Theme from “Judas Maccabaeus”, WoO 45: Variation III
    0:39
  16. 16.
    Twelve Variations in G major on a Theme from “Judas Maccabaeus”, WoO 45: Variation IV
    0:46
  17. 17.
    Twelve Variations in G major on a Theme from “Judas Maccabaeus”, WoO 45: Variation V
    0:52
  18. 18.
    Twelve Variations in G major on a Theme from “Judas Maccabaeus”, WoO 45: Variation VI
    0:39
  19. 19.
    Twelve Variations in G major on a Theme from “Judas Maccabaeus”, WoO 45: Variation VII
    0:33
  20. 20.
    Twelve Variations in G major on a Theme from “Judas Maccabaeus”, WoO 45: Variation VIII
    0:37
  21. 21.
    Twelve Variations in G major on a Theme from “Judas Maccabaeus”, WoO 45: Variation IX
    0:40
  22. 22.
    Twelve Variations in G major on a Theme from “Judas Maccabaeus”, WoO 45: Variation X: Allegro
    0:40
  23. 23.
    Twelve Variations in G major on a Theme from “Judas Maccabaeus”, WoO 45: Variation XI: Adagio
    3:24
  24. 24.
    Twelve Variations in G major on a Theme from “Judas Maccabaeus”, WoO 45: Variation XII: Allegro
    0:55

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