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

Ludwig Olshansky
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

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