Sonata no. 23 "Appassionata" / Sonata no. 3

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & André-Michel Schub

Two piano sonatas by Ludwig van Beethoven were composed in 1795 and 1804-1805. The earlier sonata uses classical-period clarity and agile keyboard writing, while the later sonata uses a darker minor-key palette and wide dynamic contrasts, and it signals Beethoven's shift into his middle period with expanded piano technique and expression.

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  1. 1.
    Piano Sonata no. 23 in F minor, op. 57 "Appassionata": Allegro assai
    9:49
  2. 2.
    Piano Sonata no. 23 in F minor, op. 57 "Appassionata": Andante con moto - Allegro ma non troppo
    14:55
  3. 3.
    Piano Sonata no. 3 in C major, op. 2 no. 3: Allegro con brio
    10:38
  4. 4.
    Piano Sonata no. 3 in C major, op. 2 no. 3: Adagio
    7:04
  5. 5.
    Piano Sonata no. 3 in C major, op. 2 no. 3: Scherzo, Allegro
    3:05
  6. 6.
    Piano Sonata no. 3 in C major, op. 2 no. 3: Allegro assai
    5:21

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