Sonaten: Mondschein; Pathétique; Appassionata

by Ludwig van Beethoven / Daniel Barenboim

Sonaten: Mondschein; Pathétique; Appassionata cover art

This essential compilation gathers Daniel Barenboim's masterful interpretations of Beethoven's three most famous named piano sonatas. Barenboim brings a deeply romantic, almost brooding intensity to the performances, highlighting the emotional turbulence and revolutionary structure of the compositions. The recording serves as a popular and accessible entry point for modern listeners engaging with Beethoven's solo piano repertoire.

Genres

  • Classical Period
  • Romanticism
  • Sonata

Tracklist

  1. 15 Variations and Fugue for Piano in E‐flat major on an Original Theme, op. 35 “Eroica” Variations: Introduzione col basso del tema. Allegretto vivace
  2. 15 Variations and Fugue for Piano in E‐flat major on an Original Theme, op. 35 “Eroica” Variations: Tema
  3. 15 Variations and Fugue for Piano in E‐flat major on an Original Theme, op. 35 “Eroica” Variations: Variation I
  4. 15 Variations and Fugue for Piano in E‐flat major on an Original Theme, op. 35 “Eroica” Variations: Variation II
  5. 15 Variations and Fugue for Piano in E‐flat major on an Original Theme, op. 35 “Eroica” Variations: Variation III
  6. 15 Variations and Fugue for Piano in E‐flat major on an Original Theme, op. 35 “Eroica” Variations: Variation IV
  7. 15 Variations and Fugue for Piano in E‐flat major on an Original Theme, op. 35 “Eroica” Variations: Variation V
  8. 15 Variations and Fugue for Piano in E‐flat major on an Original Theme, op. 35 “Eroica” Variations: Variation VI
  9. 15 Variations and Fugue for Piano in E‐flat major on an Original Theme, op. 35 “Eroica” Variations: Variation VII: Canone all’ottava
  10. 15 Variations and Fugue for Piano in E‐flat major on an Original Theme, op. 35 “Eroica” Variations: Variation VIII
  11. 15 Variations and Fugue for Piano in E‐flat major on an Original Theme, op. 35 “Eroica” Variations: Variation IX
  12. 15 Variations and Fugue for Piano in E‐flat major on an Original Theme, op. 35 “Eroica” Variations: Variation X
  13. 15 Variations and Fugue for Piano in E‐flat major on an Original Theme, op. 35 “Eroica” Variations: Variation XI
  14. 15 Variations and Fugue for Piano in E‐flat major on an Original Theme, op. 35 “Eroica” Variations: Variation XII
  15. 15 Variations and Fugue for Piano in E‐flat major on an Original Theme, op. 35 “Eroica” Variations: Variation XIII
  16. 15 Variations and Fugue for Piano in E‐flat major on an Original Theme, op. 35 “Eroica” Variations: Variation XIV: Minore
  17. 15 Variations and Fugue for Piano in E‐flat major on an Original Theme, op. 35 “Eroica” Variations: Variation XV: Maggiore. Largo
  18. 15 Variations and Fugue for Piano in E‐flat major on an Original Theme, op. 35 “Eroica” Variations: Coda
  19. 15 Variations and Fugue for Piano in E‐flat major on an Original Theme, op. 35 “Eroica” Variations: Finale alla fuga. Allegro con brio
  20. Piano Sonata no. 7 in D major, op. 10 no. 3: 1. Presto
  21. Piano Sonata no. 7 in D major, op. 10 no. 3: 2. Largo e mesto
  22. Piano Sonata no. 7 in D major, op. 10 no. 3: 3. Menuetto. Allegro
  23. Piano Sonata no. 7 in D major, op. 10 no. 3: 4. Rondo. Allegro
  24. Piano Sonata no. 18 in E‐flat major, op. 31 no. 3: 1. Allegro
  25. Piano Sonata no. 18 in E‐flat major, op. 31 no. 3: 2. Scherzo. Allegretto vivace
  26. Piano Sonata no. 18 in E‐flat major, op. 31 no. 3: 3. Minuetto. Moderato e grazioso
  27. Piano Sonata no. 18 in E‐flat major, op. 31 no. 3: 4. Presto con fuoco