Piano Sonatas Nos. 40, 41, 44, 48, 52
Album by Joseph Haydn & Sviatoslav Richter
Piano Sonatas Nos. 40, 41, 44, 48 and 52 is a collection of piano sonatas by Austrian composer Joseph Haydn, composed in the late 18th century. The works exemplify Classical-era keyboard writing with balanced sonata forms, clear textures, expressive slow movements and energetic passagework, reflecting Haydn's development of sonata form and his contribution to the piano repertoire during his mature period.
First released: January 1993
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- 1.Sonata in G minor, Hob. XVI/44: I. Moderato9:53
- 2.Sonata in G minor, Hob. XVI/44: II. Allegretto3:45
- 3.Sonata in G major, Hob. XVI/40: I. Allegretto e innocente6:46
- 4.Sonata in G major, Hob. XVI/40: II. Presto3:09
- 5.Sonata in B-flat major, Hob. XVI/41: I. Allegro8:10
- 6.Sonata in B-flat major, Hob. XVI/41: II. Allegro di molto2:32
- 7.Sonata in C major, Hob. XVI/48: I. Andante con espressione8:52
- 8.Sonata in C major, Hob. XVI/48: II. Rondo: Presto3:48
- 9.Sonata in E-flat major, Hob. XVI/52: I. Allegro8:20
- 10.Sonata in E-flat major, Hob. XVI/52: II. Adagio6:34
- 11.Sonata in E-flat major, Hob. XVI/52: III. Presto5:44
