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Beethoven, Sokolov
Piano Sonatas 4 & 28 / Rondos
Genre: Classical

Track Listings (11) - Disc #1
1. Rondo for piano in C major, Op. 51/1: No. 1 in C major
2. Rondo for piano in C major, Op. 51/1: No. 2 in G major
3. Rondo a Capriccio for piano in G major ('Rage Over a Lost Penny'), Op. 129
4. Piano Sonata No. 4 in E flat major ('Grand Sonata'), Op. 7: Allegro molto e con brio
5. Piano Sonata No. 4 in E flat major ('Grand Sonata'), Op. 7: Largo, con gran espressione
6. Piano Sonata No. 4 in E flat major ('Grand Sonata'), Op. 7: Allegro
7. Piano Sonata No. 4 in E flat major ('Grand Sonata'), Op. 7: Rondo: Poco allegretto e gracioso
8. Piano Sonata No. 28 in A major, Op. 101: Etwas lebhaft und mit der innigsten Empfindung. Allegretto ma non troppo
9. Piano Sonata No. 28 in A major, Op. 101: Lebhaft marschm??ig. Vivace alla marcia
10. Piano Sonata No. 28 in A major, Op. 101: Langsam und sehnsuchtvoll. Adagio ma non troppo, con affetto
11. Piano Sonata No. 28 in A major, Op. 101: Geschwinde, doch nicht zu sehr, und mit Entschlossenheit. Allegro. ma non troppo e con ferme

CD Details

All Artists: Beethoven, Sokolov
Title: Piano Sonatas 4 & 28 / Rondos
Members Wishing: 2
Total Copies: 0
Label: Opus 111
Release Date: 12/3/1993
Genre: Classical
Styles: Chamber Music, Forms & Genres, Sonatas, Historical Periods, Classical (c.1770-1830), Romantic (c.1820-1910)
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 093046485023, 3386700030637

CD Reviews

Beethoven with Flair and Grace

03/01/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This CD is a real "meat and potatoes" program performed by Gregory Sokolov. The Op. 7 and the Op. 101 sonata's are rarely heard masterpieces which are performed with such respect and concentration. These pieces tend to be quite busy and demanding to listen to, yet Sokolov's performance here gives the listener the time to absorb all the information without becoming overbearing. His handling of the slow movement in the Op. 7 sonata is quite atmospheric; inspiring his listener and giving one the freedom to conjure graceful images from Beethoven's imagination. He displays great technique in the the opening movement of the Op 101 sonata, considered to be one of the most difficult of Beethoven's sonata's. Then Sokolov takes command of the huge march with effortless power.The two Rondo's are brakes in a busy program while the "Rage over a lost Penny" is performed with blistering speed, accuracy, and flair; all the while exhibiting Beethoven's sometimes schitzofrenic personality. This program is a must for the hard core Beethoven music lover. It offers great examples of compositions from Beethoven's three periods and at the same time deliver rarely heard music with such control and effortless passion."