Piano Sonatas, Op. 31 Complete

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Glenn Gould

Piano Sonatas, Op. 31 is a set of three piano sonatas by Ludwig van Beethoven, composed in 1802-1803. The works occupy a transitional point in Beethoven's output, expanding Classical-era forms with bolder harmonic language, greater structural complexity and increased technical and expressive demands that foreshadow his middle-period style.

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  1. 1.
    Sonata No. 16 in G major, Op. 31 No. 1: I. Allegro vivace
    4:17
  2. 2.
    Sonata No. 16 in G major, Op. 31 No. 1: II. Adagio grazioso
    8:50
  3. 3.
    Sonata No. 16 in G major, Op. 31 No. 1: III. Rondo. Allegretto
    6:52
  4. 4.
    Sonata No. 17 in D minor, Op. 31 No. 2: I. Largo - Allegro
    7:13
  5. 5.
    Sonata No. 17 in D minor, Op. 31 No. 2: II. Adagio
    8:49
  6. 6.
    Sonata No. 17 in D minor, Op. 31 No. 2: III. Allegretto
    4:39
  7. 7.
    Sonata No. 18 in E-flat major, Op. 31 No. 3: I. Allegro
    5:35
  8. 8.
    Sonata No. 18 in E-flat major, Op. 31 No. 3: II. Scherzo. Allegretto vivace
    3:29
  9. 9.
    Sonata No. 18 in E-flat major, Op. 31 No. 3: III. Menuetto. Moderato e grazioso
    4:21
  10. 10.
    Sonata No. 18 in E-flat major, Op. 31 No. 3: IV. Presto con fuoco
    3:47

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