Ludwig van Beethoven moved to Vienna in 1792 and immediately began to attract notice, first as a bold an original pianist, legendary for his improvisations and notable for the new life that he poured into the genre of the solo piano sonata. The distinguished forte pianist, Trudelies Leonhardt, presents a programme of four of Beethoven's sonatas that span much of his career: From 1796 (op. 49, no. 2) to 1821 (op. 110). She uses an original fortepiano by Benign us Seidner, Vienna, c. 1815.

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. 31 In A-Flat Major, Op. 110: I. Moderato Cantabile Molto Espressivo
Piano Sonata No. 31 In A-Flat Major, Op. 110: II. Allegro Molto
Piano Sonata No. 31 In A-Flat Major, Op. 110: III. Adagio Ma Non Troppo - Fuga: Allegro Ma Non Troppo
Piano Sonata No. 19 In G Minor, Op. 49, No. 1: I. Andante
Piano Sonata No. 19 In G Minor, Op. 49, No. 1: II. Rondo: Allegro
Piano Sonata No. 10 In G Major, Op. 14, No. 2: I. Allegro
Piano Sonata No. 10 In G Major, Op. 14, No. 2: II. Andante
Piano Sonata No. 10 In G Major, Op. 14, No. 2: III. Scherzo: Allegro Assai

UPC: 801890060729
Label: Musica Omnia
Release Date: 2.10.15
Format: CD

Beethoven / Leonhardt - Sons 49 1 & 2 / 14 2 / 110 (CD)