Piano Sonatas, op. 31

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Stephen Kovacevich

Piano Sonatas, Op. 31 is a set of three piano sonatas by Ludwig van Beethoven, published in 1803. The collection marks a turning point toward his middle period, showing greater formal experimentation, sharper rhythmic drive, heightened dynamic contrasts and adventurous harmonic progressions that broadened the expressive range of solo piano repertoire.
First released: 1995

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Piano Sonata No. 16 in G major, Op. 31 No. 1: I. Allegro vivace
    6:20
  2. 2.
    Piano Sonata No. 16 in G major, Op. 31 No. 1: II. Adagio grazioso
    8:58
  3. 3.
    Piano Sonata No. 16 in G major, Op. 31 No. 1: III. Rondo. Allegretto
    6:03
  4. 4.
    Piano Sonata No. 17 in D minor, Op. 31 No. 2 "Tempest": I. Largo - allegro
    8:12
  5. 5.
    Piano Sonata No. 17 in D minor, Op. 31 No. 2 "Tempest": II. Adagio
    7:34
  6. 6.
    Piano Sonata No. 17 in D minor, Op. 31 No. 2 "Tempest": III. Allegretto
    6:33
  7. 7.
    Piano Sonata No. 18 in E-flat major, Op. 31 No. 3: I. Allegro
    7:39
  8. 8.
    Piano Sonata No. 18 in E-flat major, Op. 31 No. 3: II. Scherzo. Allegretto vivace - trio
    4:53
  9. 9.
    Piano Sonata No. 18 in E-flat major, Op. 31 No. 3: III. Menuetto. Moderato e grazioso - Trio
    3:38
  10. 10.
    Piano Sonata No. 18 in E-flat major, Op. 31 No. 3: IV. Presto con fuoco
    4:28

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