Beethoven, L. Van: Piano Works (Complete), Vol. 1 - Sonatas Nos. 8-11
7/1/2004, 13 Tracks, 1:09:51
Featuring
Ronald Brautigam
Ludwig van Beethoven
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Composer's Artistic Vision
Beethoven's C minor pieces are consistently stormy, with the Op. 10 No. 1 sonata even nicknamed the 'Little Pathétique'.
Compositional Technique
Beethoven's Sonata in C minor, Op. 13, is the first of his sonatas to use a slow introduction, which he brings back in the development and coda.
Performer Biography
Ronald Brautigam, the fortepiano performer on this album, has developed a reputation as a leading exponent of the fortepiano, particularly interested in Mozart's music for the instrument.
Composer's Artistic Vision
For Beethoven, the key of B flat major signified grandeur and implied works of large dimensions.
Composer Biography
Beethoven dedicated his Op. 13 sonata to Prince Carl Lichnowsky, his first important patron after moving to Vienna in 1792.
Instruments
Ronald Brautigam performs on a fortepiano made by Paul McNulty in 2001, modeled after an instrument by Walther & Sohn from around 1802.
Recording & Production
This Hybrid SACD recording was made in August 2003 at Österåker Church, Sweden, using 3 Neumann TLM50 and 2 Neumann KM184 microphones.
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