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Ludwig van Beethoven, Jenö Jandó
Beethoven: Piano Sonatas, Vol. 1
Genre: Classical

Track Listings (9) - Disc #1
1. Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor ('Path?tique'), Op. 13: Grave - Allegro di molto e con brio
2. Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor ('Path?tique'), Op. 13: Andante cantabile
3. Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor ('Path?tique'), Op. 13: Rondo, Allegro
4. Piano Sonata No. 14 in C sharp minor ('Moonlight'), Op. 27/2: Adagio sostenuto
5. Piano Sonata No. 14 in C sharp minor ('Moonlight'), Op. 27/2: Allegretto
6. Piano Sonata No. 14 in C sharp minor ('Moonlight'), Op. 27/2: Presto agitato
7. Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor ('Appassionata'), Op. 57: Allegro assai
8. Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor ('Appassionata'), Op. 57: Andante con moto
9. Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor ('Appassionata'), Op. 57: Allegro ma non troppo

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CD Details

All Artists: Ludwig van Beethoven, Jenö Jandó
Title: Beethoven: Piano Sonatas, Vol. 1
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 1
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 6/30/1992
Genre: Classical
Styles: Forms & Genres, Sonatas, Historical Periods, Classical (c.1770-1830), Romantic (c.1820-1910)
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 730099504522

Synopsis

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The first thing to know is that Pathétique; does not mean "pathetic," but rather "moody" or "dramatic." That's exactly what Beethoven's music is, and if you don't recognize the slow movement as a pop standard, then you haven't been conscious for the last 20 years or so. The second important fact is that this particular trio of sonatas has become the Beethoven pianist's calling card. Everyone plays them, and there are millions of versions to choose from. The third and final thing you should know is that even if this disc were not available at a budget price, the performances would all be strongly recommended. Jando is an excellent Beethoven pianist, and his sonata cycle stands among the best. --David Hurwitz

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CD Reviews

Jando - Passion, Precision, and Humility

Kieran C | Brisbane, Australia | 01/05/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I have been a Beethoven fan since childhood from listening to my mother play the Fur Elise and Moonlight sonatas. When it came time to begin collecting Beethoven piano sonata performances on CD, initially the sheer volume of those available overwhelmed me. I thought it best to start off with the more well-known and loved sonatas, and thankfully the Naxos label had just what I was looking for. I purchased this CD on solely upon hearing Jando's performance of Adagio Cantabile (Pathetique) - a performance of which is so full of melancholy, and resignation that it almost brought me to tears. It is a joy to hear Jando bring to the music of Beethoven exactly what it deserves and demands - passion, precision, and above all humility. Highly recommended."