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