Friedrich Kuhlau - Kuhlau: Complete Piano Sonatinas, Volume 1 (LP)

Friedrich Kuhlau's "Complete Piano Sonatinas, Volume 1" is a captivating collection of his renowned piano sonatinas, released on 30 September 2022 under Lalliox Records. This album showcases Kuhlau's mastery of the piano sonatina form, featuring a total of 12 tracks spread across four sonatinas. The sonatinas included are Op. 20 No. 1 in C Major, Op. 20 No. 2 in G Major, Op. 20 No. 3 in F Major, and Op. 59 No. 1 in A Major. Each sonatina is composed of three movements, offering a delightful blend of Allegro, Andante, Adagio, and Rondo styles, among others. With a total duration of 1 hour and 3 minutes, this album is a comprehensive exploration of Kuhlau's early 19th-century compositions, perfect for both casual listeners and classical music enthusiasts. The album is the first volume of Kuhlau's complete piano sonatinas, with Volume 2 released shortly after on 16 October 2022.