Piano Sonatas nos. 8 "Pathétique", 9 & 10

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Fazıl Say

Piano Sonatas Nos. 8, 9 and 10 are a set of piano sonatas by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed and published around 1798–1799. Musically they exemplify Beethoven's early-period transition from Classical models towards greater dramatic contrast and expressive depth, combining lyrical passages, bold harmonic shifts and virtuosic piano writing that illustrate his evolving compositional voice.
First released: 17th January 2020

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Piano Sonata no. 8 in C minor, op. 13 "Pathétique": I. Grave - Allegro di molto e con brio
    8:17
  2. 2.
    Piano Sonata no. 8 in C minor, op. 13 "Pathétique": II. Adagio cantabile
    5:24
  3. 3.
    Piano Sonata no. 8 in C minor, op. 13 "Pathétique": III. Rondo (Allegro)
    4:36
  4. 4.
    Piano Sonata no. 9 in E major, op. 14 no. 1: I. Allegro
    6:48
  5. 5.
    Piano Sonata no. 9 in E major, op. 14 no. 1: II. Allegretto
    3:06
  6. 6.
    Piano Sonata no. 9 in E major, op. 14 no. 1: III. Rondo (Allegro comodo)
    3:44
  7. 7.
    Piano Sonata no. 10 in G major, op. 14 no. 2: I. Allegro
    6:16
  8. 8.
    Piano Sonata no. 10 in G major, op. 14 no. 2: II. Andante
    6:18
  9. 9.
    Piano Sonata no. 10 in G major, op. 14 no. 2: III. Scherzo (Allegro assai)
    3:15

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