In a world sometimes tired of contemplating it's own treasures, a plethora of discography with immediate and commonplace access can make the release of a new recording dedicated to some of Beethoven's 32 sonatas surprising. More particularly, the choice made by an artist such as Philippe Entremont, after 70 years of a phenomenal career, to focus on one of the Viennese Master's most recorded parts, reflects the complexity and intensity governing the relationship between the performer and the work, the relationship between his instrument and the orchestral aspects of the writing. This year, the exceptional artist celebrates two anniversaries. 70 years on the international stage and his 85th birthday. The few sonatas on this album, milestones in Beethoven's oeuvre, are just a short list for the audience. For the very choice of the works testifies to a passionate commitment, a gourmet and jubilant approach to do justice, with style and elegance, to a long journey initiated in 1957, during a recording made at PathÃ©.

Tracklist:

Piano Sonata No. 20 In G Major, Op. 49 No. 2: I. Allegro Ma Non Troppo
Piano Sonata No. 20 In G Major, Op. 49 No. 2: II. Tempo Di Menuetto
Piano Sonata No. 14 In C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27 No. 2 "Moonlight": I. Adagio Sostenuto
Piano Sonata No. 14 In C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27 No. 2 "Moonlight": II. Allegretto
Piano Sonata No. 14 In C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27 No. 2 "Moonlight": III. Presto Agitato
Piano Sonata No. 30 In E Major, Op. 109: I. Vivace Ma Non Troppo, Sempre Legato - Adagio Espressivo
Piano Sonata No. 30 In E Major, Op. 109: II. Prestissimo
Piano Sonata No. 30 In E Major, Op. 109: III. Gesangvoll, Mit Innigster Empfindung. Andante Molto Cantabile Ed Espressivo
Piano Sonata No. 23 In F Minor, Op. 57 "Appassionata": I. Allegro Assai
Piano Sonata No. 23 In F Minor, Op. 57 "Appassionata": II. Andante Con Moto
Piano Sonata No. 23 In F Minor, Op. 57 "Appassionata": III. Allegro Ma Non Troppo - Presto

UPC: 4260123643119
Label: Solo Musica
Release Date: 5.3.19
Format: CD

Beethoven / Entremont - Entremont Plays Beethoven (CD)