Sonaten: »Pathétique«; »Mondschein«

by Ludwig van Beethoven / Emil Gilels

Sonaten: »Pathétique«; »Mondschein« cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1981
  • Label: Deutsche Grammophon
  • Country: Germany
  • Length: 1:06:40
  • Community rating: 4.1/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

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

Descriptors: melodic, acoustic, instrumental, technical, unaccompanied-solo

Tracklist

  1. Klaviersonate Nr. 14 cis-moll Op. 27 Nr. 2 »Mondschein-Sonate«: 1. Adagio Sostenuto
  2. Klaviersonate Nr. 14 cis-moll Op. 27 Nr. 2 »Mondschein-Sonate«: 2. Allegretto
  3. Klaviersonate Nr. 14 cis-moll Op. 27 Nr. 2 »Mondschein-Sonate«: 3. Presto Agitato
  4. Klaviersonate Nr. 13 Es-dur Op. 27 Nr. 1 (Sonata Quasi Una Fantasia): 1. Andante — Allegro — Tempo I
  5. Klaviersonate Nr. 13 Es-dur Op. 27 Nr. 1 (Sonata Quasi Una Fantasia): 2. Allegro Molto E Vivace
  6. Klaviersonate Nr. 13 Es-dur Op. 27 Nr. 1 (Sonata Quasi Una Fantasia): 3. Adagio Con Espressione
  7. Klaviersonate Nr. 13 Es-dur Op. 27 Nr. 1 (Sonata Quasi Una Fantasia): 4. Allegro Vivace — Presto
  8. Klaviersonate Nr. 8 c-moll Op. 13 »Pathétique«: 1. Grave — Allegro Di Molto E Con Brio
  9. Klaviersonate Nr. 8 c-moll Op. 13 »Pathétique«: 2. Adagio Cantabile
  10. Klaviersonate Nr. 8 c-moll Op. 13 »Pathétique«: 3. Rondo. Allegro

Credits

  • Ludwig van Beethoven - primary artist, composed by
  • Emil Gilels - primary artist, piano

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