Piano Sonatas Nos. 26, 21 & 23

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Melvyn Tan

Piano Sonatas Nos. 26, 21 and 23 are three piano sonatas by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed and published between 1803 and 1811. Taken from his middle period, they display expanded classical forms, dramatic contrasts, heightened technical demands for the performer and adventurous harmonic and structural innovations that mark a shift toward a more expansive, expressive approach to the piano sonata within Beethoven's career.
First released: 1988

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Piano Sonata No. 26 in E-flat major, Op. 81a "Les Adieux": I. Adagio - Allegro "Les Adieux"
    6:36
  2. 2.
    Piano Sonata No. 26 in E-flat major, Op. 81a "Les Adieux": II. Andante espressivo "L'Absence"
    3:31
  3. 3.
    Piano Sonata No. 26 in E-flat major, Op. 81a "Les Adieux": III. Vivacissimamente – Poco Andante "Le Retour"
    5:49
  4. 4.
    Piano Sonata No. 21 in C major, Op. 53 "Waldstein": I. Allegro con brio
    10:14
  5. 5.
    Piano Sonata No. 21 in C major, Op. 53 "Waldstein": II. Introduzione. Adagio molto
    3:20
  6. 6.
    Piano Sonata No. 21 in C major, Op. 53 "Waldstein": III. Rondo. Allegretto moderato – Prestissimo
    9:36
  7. 7.
    Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor, Op. 57 "Appassionata": I. Allegro assai
    10:14
  8. 8.
    Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor, Op. 57 "Appassionata": II. Andante con moto
    5:31
  9. 9.
    Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor, Op. 57 "Appassionata": III. Allegro, ma non troppo
    7:53

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