Piano Sonatas: Op. 14 no. 1 / Op. 49 nos. 1 & 2 / Op. 31 no. 1 / Op. 81a

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Angela Hewitt

This is a compilation of piano sonatas by Ludwig van Beethoven, comprising works composed between 1795 and 1809. The pieces span his early to middle periods, juxtaposing classical forms and clarity of texture with increasing rhythmic drive, harmonic exploration and heightened expressive contrast that chart the evolution of his piano writing.
First released: 29th July 2016

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Piano Sonata in E major, op. 14 no. 1: Allegro
    6:40
  2. 2.
    Piano Sonata in E major, op. 14 no. 1: Allegretto
    3:41
  3. 3.
    Piano Sonata in E major, op. 14 no. 1: Allegro comodo
    3:40
  4. 4.
    Piano Sonata in G minor, op. 49 no. 1: Andante
    4:45
  5. 5.
    Piano Sonata in G minor, op. 49 no. 1: Allegro
    3:40
  6. 6.
    Piano Sonata in G major, op. 49 no. 2: Allegro, ma non troppo
    5:05
  7. 7.
    Piano Sonata in G major, op. 49 no. 2: Tempo di Menuetto
    4:05
  8. 8.
    Piano Sonata in G major, op. 31 no. 1: Allegro vivace
    6:51
  9. 9.
    Piano Sonata in G major, op. 31 no. 1: Adagio grazioso
    11:02
  10. 10.
    Piano Sonata in G major, op. 31 no. 1: Allegretto
    7:14
  11. 11.
    Piano Sonata in E-flat major “Les adieux”, op. 81a: Das Lebewohl: Adagio – Allegro
    7:38
  12. 12.
    Piano Sonata in E-flat major “Les adieux”, op. 81a: Abwesenheit: Andante espressivo
    3:35
  13. 13.
    Piano Sonata in E-flat major “Les adieux”, op. 81a: Das Wiedersehen: Vivacissimamente
    6:35

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