Sonaten: »Pathétique«; »Mondschein«

by Ludwig van Beethoven / Emil Gilels

Sonaten: »Pathétique«; »Mondschein« cover art

Emil Gilels' Beethoven sonata recordings for Deutsche Grammophon are associated with his late-career balance of structural clarity and powerful tone. This release pairs two of Beethoven's most widely recognized piano sonatas, presenting them in a focused solo recital format.

Genres

  • Romanticism
  • Sonata
  • Classical Period

Tracklist

  1. Sonate Nr. 30 E-Dur, Op. 109: I. Vivace, ma non troppo
  2. Sonate Nr. 30 E-Dur, Op. 109: II. Prestissimo
  3. Sonate Nr. 30 E-Dur, Op. 109: III. Gesangvoll, mit innigster Empfindung. Andante molto cantabile ed espressivo
  4. Sonate Nr. 31 As-Dur, Op. 110: I. Moderato cantabile molto espressivo
  5. Sonate Nr. 31 As-Dur, Op. 110: II. Allegro molto
  6. Sonate Nr. 31 As-Dur, Op. 110: III. Adagio, ma non troppo – Fuga. Allegro ma non troppo
  7. Sonate Nr. 32 c-Moll, Op. 111: I. Maestoso – Allegro con brio ed appassionato
  8. Sonate Nr. 32 c-Moll, Op. 111: II. Arietta. Adagio molto semplice e cantabile