Sonata op.53 "Waldstein", Sonata op.57 "Appassionata"

Album by Ludwig van Beethoven & Tatiana Nikolayeva

Two piano sonatas by Ludwig van Beethoven were published in the early 19th century, appearing as major works in 1805 and 1807. Musically they exemplify Beethoven's middle 'heroic' period, expanding the piano's expressive and technical possibilities with bold harmonic language, wide-ranging dynamics and dramatic contrasts that helped shape the trajectory of Romantic piano music.
First released: 1994

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Sonata no. 21 in C major,"Waldstein" op 53: Allegro con brio
  2. 2.
    Sonata no. 21 in C major,"Waldstein" op 53: Introduzione: Adagio molto
  3. 3.
    Sonata no. 21 in C major,"Waldstein" op 53: Rondo: Allegretto moderato
  4. 4.
    Sonata no. 23 in F minor,"Appassionata" op 57: Allegro assai
  5. 5.
    Sonata no.23 in F minor,"Appassionata" op 57: Andante con moto
  6. 6.
    Sonata no.23 in F minor,"Appassionata" op 57: Allegro ma non troppo