Tharaud records Beethoven for the first time! Beethoven's last three sonatas, Nos. 30, 31, 32, composed 1820-22 They are considered some of the most difficult works in the repertoire The NY Times said "[Alexandre Tharaud] imbued the opening of Beethoven's Sonata No.31 (Op. 110) with a poetic introspection..." Arte broadcast of Alexandre performing Beethoven In advance of the Beethoven 2020 anniversary year

Tracklist:

Piano Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109: I. Vivace Ma Non Troppo - 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 Ca
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 Tro
Piano Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111: I. Maestoso - Allegro Con Brio Ed Appassionato
Piano Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111: II. Arietta - Adagio Molto Semplice E Cantabile
Ultimate Sonatas: Piano Sonatas Op. 109,110 ; Op.111

UPC: 190295633820
Label: Erato
Release Date: 11.2.18
Format: CD

Alexandre Tharaud - Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Nos. 30-32 (CD)