Immerse yourself in the profound and intricate world of Ludwig van Beethoven's piano sonatas with this comprehensive collection, released on ECM New Series in 2016. Spanning nearly five hours, this album encapsulates the entirety of Beethoven's piano sonatas, offering a deep dive into the composer's evolution and mastery of the form.
From the early works like the Piano Sonata No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 2 No. 1, to the iconic "Pathétique" Sonata No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 13, and the expansive "Funeral March" Sonata No. 12 in A-Flat Major, Op. 26, each piece is a testament to Beethoven's genius. The album also includes lesser-known gems such as the Piano Sonata No. 19 in G Minor, Op. 49 No. 1, and the Piano Sonata No. 20 in G Major, Op. 49 No. 2, providing a well-rounded exploration of Beethoven's contributions to classical piano music.
Recorded live, the performances capture the raw energy and nuanced expressiveness that Beethoven's sonatas demand. The album is a must-listen for both classical enthusiasts and those looking to explore the depth and breadth of Beethoven's musical legacy. Whether you're a seasoned listener or new to classical music, this collection offers an unparalleled journey through the mind and soul of one of history's greatest composers.
Tracks
Piano Sonata No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 2 No. 1: I. Allegro - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 2 No. 1: II. Adagio - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 2 No. 1: III. Menuetto. Allegretto - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 2 No. 1: IV. Prestissimo - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 2 in A Major, Op. 2 No. 2: I. Allegro vivace - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 2 in A Major, Op. 2 No. 2: II. Largo appassionato - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 2 in A Major, Op. 2 No. 2: III. Scherzo. Allegretto - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 2 in A Major, Op. 2 No. 2: IV. Rondo. Grazioso - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 3 in C Major, Op. 2 No. 3: I. Allegro con brio - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 3 in C Major, Op. 2 No. 3: II. Adagio - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 3 in C Major, Op. 2 No. 3: III. Scherzo. Allegro - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 3 in C Major, Op. 2 No. 3: IV. Allegro assai - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 4 in E-Flat Major, Op. 7 "Grande Sonate": I. Allegro molto e con brio - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 4 in E-Flat Major, Op. 7 "Grande Sonate": II. Largo, con gran espressione - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 4 in E-Flat Major, Op. 7 "Grande Sonate": III. Allegro - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 4 in E-Flat Major, Op. 7 "Grande Sonate": IV. Rondo. Poco allegretto e grazioso - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 10 No. 1: I. Allegro molto e con brio - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 10 No. 1: II. Adagio molto - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 10 No. 1: III. Finale. Prestissimo - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 6 in F Major, Op. 10 No. 2: I. Allegro - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 6 in F Major, Op. 10 No. 2: II. Allegretto - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 6 in F Major, Op. 10 No. 2: III. Presto - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 7 in D Major, Op. 10 No. 3: I. Presto - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 7 in D Major, Op. 10 No. 3: II. Largo e mesto - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 7 in D Major, Op. 10 No. 3: III. Menuetto. Allegro - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 7 in D Major, Op. 10 No. 3: IV. Rondo. Allegro - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 13 "Pathétique": I. Grave – Allegro di molto e con brio - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 13 "Pathétique": II. Adagio cantabile - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 13 "Pathétique": III. Rondo. Allegro - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 19 in G Minor, Op. 49 No. 1: I. Andante - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 19 in G Minor, Op. 49 No. 1: II. Rondo. Allegro - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 20 in G Major, Op. 49 No. 2: I. Allegro ma non troppo - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 20 in G Major, Op. 49 No. 2: II. Tempo di menuetto - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 9 in E Major, Op. 14 No. 1: I. Allegro - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 9 in E Major, Op. 14 No. 1: II. Allegretto - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 9 in E Major, Op. 14 No. 1: III. Rondo. Allegro comodo - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 10 in G Major, Op. 14 No. 2: I. Allegro - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 10 in G Major, Op. 14 No. 2: II. Andante - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 10 in G Major, Op. 14 No. 2: III. Scherzo. Allegro assai - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 11 in B-Flat Major, Op. 22: I. Allegro con brio - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 11 in B-Flat Major, Op. 22: II. Adagio con molto espressione - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 11 in B-Flat Major, Op. 22: III. Minuetto - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 11 in B-Flat Major, Op. 22: IV. Rondo. Allegretto - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 12 in A-Flat Major, Op. 26 "Funeral March": I. Andante con variazioni - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 12 in A-Flat Major, Op. 26 "Funeral March": II. Scherzo. Allegro molto - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 12 in A-Flat Major, Op. 26 "Funeral March": III. Marcia funebre sulla morte d'un eroe - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 12 in A-Flat Major, Op. 26 "Funeral March": IV. Allegro - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 13 in E-Flat Major, Op. 27 No. 1 "Quasi una fantasia": I. Andante – Allegro – Tempo I - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 13 in E-Flat Major, Op. 27 No. 1 "Quasi una fantasia": II. Allegro molto e vivace - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 13 in E-Flat Major, Op. 27 No. 1 "Quasi una fantasia": III. Adagio con espressione - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, András Schiff
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