Dive into the formative years of one of classical music's most revered composers with "Beethoven - The Early Years." Released on May 2, 2025, by Naxos Special Projects, this album offers a captivating journey through Ludwig van Beethoven's early works, spanning a rich tapestry of genres including classical piano, chamber music, and more. The album features a diverse collection of compositions, from the delicate intricacies of the "Mandolin Sonatina in C Major" to the stirring "Ah, perfido" and the lively "March in B-Flat Major." Each piece showcases Beethoven's burgeoning genius and his unique ability to blend technical mastery with profound emotional expression. With a total runtime of three hours, this album is a comprehensive exploration of Beethoven's early creative output, providing both casual listeners and classical enthusiasts with a deeper appreciation for the foundations of his illustrious career.
Tracks
Mandolin Sonatina in C Major, WoO 44a, Hess 43 (Performed on Mandolin & Fortepiano)Ludwig van Beethoven, Alon Sariel, Michael Tsalka
V. Scherzo: Allegro molto e vivaceLudwig van Beethoven, József Balogh, Jozsef Vajda, Jeno Kevehazi, Ildiko Hegyi, Gyözö Máthé, Péter Szabó, Istvan Toth
Allegretto in C Minor, WoO 53Ludwig van Beethoven, Jenő Jandó
III. Rondo. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Gabriel Schwabe, Nicholas Rimmer
Ii. LargoLudwig van Beethoven, Boris Giltburg, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Vasily Petrenko
III. Rondo. Allegro moltoLudwig van Beethoven, Takako Nishizaki, Jenő Jandó
Rondo in C Major, Op. 51 No. 1Ludwig van Beethoven, Jenő Jandó
No. 7Ludwig van Beethoven, Capella Istropolitana, Oliver von Dohnanyi
III. Finale. PrestissimoLudwig van Beethoven, Boris Giltburg
Romance No. 2 in F Major, Op. 50Ludwig van Beethoven, Takako Nishizaki, Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, Kenneth Jean
Ah, perfido, Op. 65Ludwig van Beethoven, Madeleine Pierard, New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, James Judd
Minuet for String Quartet in A-Flat Major, WoO 209, Hess 33Ludwig van Beethoven, Fine Arts Quartet
I. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Boris Giltburg
March in B-Flat Major, WoO 29 "Grenadier"Ludwig van Beethoven, David Shifrin, Paul Wonjin Cho, Frank Morelli, Marissa Olegario, William Purvis, Lauren Hunt
II. Andante cantabile con variazioniLudwig van Beethoven, Xyrion Trio
III. Menuetto. Allegro molto e vivaceLudwig van Beethoven, Nicolaus Esterhazy Sinfonia, Béla Drahos
Bagatelle in C Minor, WoO 214, Hess 69Ludwig van Beethoven, Jenő Jandó
IV. Allegretto - PrestissimoLudwig van Beethoven, Kodály Quartet
II. Adagio cantabileLudwig van Beethoven, Boris Giltburg
II. AdagioLudwig van Beethoven, Jeno Kevehazi, János Keveházi, Ildiko Hegyi, Peter Popa, Gyözö Máthé, Péter Szabó
III. RondoLudwig van Beethoven, Boris Giltburg, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Vasily Petrenko
IV. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Kodály Quartet
No. 12Ludwig van Beethoven, Capella Istropolitana, Oliver von Dohnanyi
Rondo in C Major, WoO 48, Hess 51Ludwig van Beethoven, Jenő Jandó
III. LargoLudwig van Beethoven, Kazunori Seo, Makoto Ueno
II. Largo, con gran espressioneLudwig van Beethoven, Jenő Jandó
IV. PrestoLudwig van Beethoven, Marc Schachman, John Abberger, Lani Spahr
Romance cantabile in E Minor, WoO 207, Hess 13 (Fragment)Ludwig van Beethoven, Martina Čechová, Filip Krytinář, Johanna Haniková, Czech Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra, Marek Štilec
9 Variations on a March by Dressler, WoO 63Ludwig van Beethoven, Susan Kagan
III. Scherzo. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Fine Arts Quartet
IV. Finale. PrestoLudwig van Beethoven, Xyrion Trio
No. 1, Tot, stöhnt es durch die öde Nacht!Ludwig van Beethoven, Chorus Cathedralis Aboensis, Turku Philharmonic Orchestra, Leif Segerstam
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