Benjamin Engeli – Beethoven Klaviersonaten
Description
For example the Sonata op. 106:
“After only a few lines, we become aware that not only does this work distinguish itself from all the Master’s other creations by the wealth and grandeur of its invention, but it can be said to herald a new era in his piano compositions.“It was with these words that the Sonata Op 106 was introduced to the world; and indeed it is one of the weightiest and most complex of all works for the piano. Its title “Hammerklavier“ can hardly refer to the rather puny pianoforte Beethoven had at his disposal in the 1820`s, but is rather a testament to the works penetrating power. Th perfection of structure and profundity of expression have seldom if ever been matched. Beethoven himself declared it to be “the greatest work I have as yet written“ and, commenting on the difficulties added “I have given the pianists a sonata which will keep them more than busy, so that it will still be played in 50 years from now!“
Tracklist
01 Allegro con brio
02 Adagio con molto espressione
03 Menuetto
04 Rondo: Allegretto
Sonata No. 24 F sharp major Op.78 – Ludwig van Beethoven
05 Adagio cantabile – Allegro non troppo
06 Allegro vivace
Sonata No.29 B flat major Op.106 „Grosse Sonate für das Hammerklavier“ – Ludwig van Beethoven
07 Allegro
08 Scherzo: Assai vivace
09 Adagio sostenuto, appassionato e con molto sentimento
10 Largo – Allegro risoluto