Beethoven Piano Sonatas: No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109; No. 31 in A-Flat Major, Op. 110

This 1979 recording features American pianist Ludwig Olshansky as he tackles two of Beethoven's notoriously difficult sonatas, No. 30 in E Major and No. 31 in A Flat Major. Beethoven composed these sonatas during the latter part of his life, during which he continued to stretch the boundaries of the classical style. As the composer himself is rumored to have stated, "There have been thousands of princes, and there may be thousands more, but there is only one Beethoven." The liner notes by Arthur White give detailed background information on the two featured sonatas.

Track Listing

101	Beethoven: Vivace, ma non troppo/ adagio espressivo from Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109	Ludwig Olshansky	03:54
102	Beethoven: Prestissimo from Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109	Ludwig Olshansky	02:29
103	Beethoven: Andante molto cantabile ed espressivo from Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109	Ludwig Olshansky	14:58
104	Beethoven: Moderato cantabile molto espressivo from Sonata No. 31 in A-Flat Major, Op.110	Ludwig Olshansky	07:14
105	Beethoven: Allegro molto from Sonata No. 31 in A Flat Major, Op.110	Ludwig Olshansky	02:17
106	Beethoven: Adagio ma non troppo from Sonata No. 31 in A Flat Major, Op.110	Ludwig Olshansky	09:13
107	Beethoven: Fuga (allegro, ma non troppo) from Sonata No. 31 in A Flat Major, Op.110	Ludwig Olshansky	03:00