Christian Gottlob Neefe flourished as the Baroque was giving way to the Classical period. These Twelve Sonatas represent important steps in this transition, each having a uniquely individual character and showing a mixture of styles. Neefe is remembered today as Beethoven's first main teacher in Bonn, the Dressler Variations being young Ludwig's first published composition. Susan Kagan, a pianist, author, and educator, has explored the music of composers associated with Beethoven and his Milieu.

Tracklist:

12 Keyboard Sonatas (1773): Sonata No. 1 In D Minor: I. Allegro Con Spirito
12 Keyboard Sonatas (1773): Sonata No. 1 In D Minor: II. Poco Adagio
12 Keyboard Sonatas (1773): Sonata No. 1 In D Minor: III. Allegretto
12 Keyboard Sonatas (1773): Sonata No. 2 In D Major: I. Allegretto Grazioso
12 Keyboard Sonatas (1773): Sonata No. 2 In D Major: II. Tempo DI Minuetto
12 Keyboard Sonatas (1773): Sonata No. 3 In G Major: I. Vivace
12 Keyboard Sonatas (1773): Sonata No. 3 In G Major: II. Andante Con Tenerezza
12 Keyboard Sonatas (1773): Sonata No. 3 In G Major: III. Allegro Assai
12 Keyboard Sonatas (1773): Sonata No. 4 In C Minor: I. Allegro
12 Keyboard Sonatas (1773): Sonata No. 4 In C Minor: II. Andante Con Gusto
12 Keyboard Sonatas (1773): Sonata No. 4 In C Minor: III. Presto
12 Keyboard Sonatas (1773): Sonata No. 5 In C Major: I. Allegro Moderato
12 Keyboard Sonatas (1773): Sonata No. 5 In C Major: II. Largo E Mesto
12 Keyboard Sonatas (1773): Sonata No. 5 In C Major: III. Allegro E Scherzando
12 Keyboard Sonatas (1773): Sonata No. 6 In F Major: I. Poco Lento E Languido
12 Keyboard Sonatas (1773): Sonata No. 6 In F Major: II. Tempo DI Minuetto
12 Keyboard Sonatas (1773): Sonata No. 7 In B Flat Major: I. Allegro
12 Keyboard Sonatas (1773): Sonata No. 7 In B Flat Major: II. Arioso Ed Un Poco Sostenuto
12 Keyboard Sonatas (1773): Sonata No. 7 In B Flat Major: III. Molto Presto
12 Keyboard Sonatas (1773): Sonata No. 8 In E Flat Major: I. Allegretto E Cantabile
12 Keyboard Sonatas (1773): Sonata No. 8 In E Flat Major: II. Poco Largo
12 Keyboard Sonatas (1773): Sonata No. 8 In E Flat Major: III. Presto
12 Keyboard Sonatas (1773): Sonata No. 9 In C Minor: I. Moderato
12 Keyboard Sonatas (1773): Sonata No. 9 In C Minor: II. Minuetto
12 Keyboard Sonatas (1773): Sonata No. 9 In C Minor: III. Polacca
12 Keyboard Sonatas: Sonata No. 10 In C Major: I. Con Gusto
12 Keyboard Sonatas: Sonata No. 10 In C Major: II. Minuetto
12 Keyboard Sonatas: Sonata No. 10 In C Major: III. Rondeau
12 Keyboard Sonatas (1773): Sonata No. 11 In D Major: I. Allegro Con Spirito
12 Keyboard Sonatas (1773): Sonata No. 11 In D Major: II. Andante Con Gravita
12 Keyboard Sonatas (1773): Sonata No. 11 In D Major: III. Minuetto
12 Keyboard Sonatas (1773): Sonata No. 12 In A Major: I. Tempo Giusto
12 Keyboard Sonatas (1773): Sonata No. 12 In A Major: II. Minuetto
12 Keyboard Sonatas (1773): Sonata No. 12 In A Major: III. Alla Polacca
9 Variations On A March By Dressler, Woo 63

UPC: 747313961528
Label: Grand Piano
Release Date: 4.24.12
Format: CD

Susan Kagan - 12 Piano Sonatas / 9 Variations for Keyboard (2 CD)