Top Beethoven Piano Sonatas

Beethoven: Sonata Op. 31 No. 1 in G Major

Here’s a video of Pianist Maria Fuller performing Beethoven: Sonata Op. 31 No. 1 in G Major, recorded at McGill University in 2011.

Beethoven: Complete Piano Sonatas & Concertos [Box Set]

Beethoven: Complete Piano Sonatas & Concertos [Box Set] is a reissue of Alfred Brendel’s ANALOGUE recordings of Beethoven’s Sonatas [recorded 1970-77] plus his first cycle of Concertos – including the Choral fantasia [with LPO / Haitink, recorded 1976-77]. Includes new booklet note by piano specialist Jeremy Siepmann

If you were looking for a good first set of Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas, you don’t have to look any further. Even if its not your first, this can definitely be a part of your music collection.

This collection also offers education to its listeners by offering valuable insights on why Beethoven was so popular.

Alfred Brendel’s mastery of Beethoven is evident from these recordings, the recorded sound quality is also good. For anyone building a Beethoven sonata collection, this one is a must.

This is one of several releases to mark Alfred Brendel’s 80th birthday on 5 January 2011 [other releases include Schubert Major Piano Works; 3-CD Artists Choice Anniversary collection; 2-CD set of live Concertos [Brahms & Mozart]

Label & Performers
Label: Decca Music Group Ltd.
Performer/s: Alfred Brendel

Austrian pianist Brendel was one of the handful of all-time Beethoven masters. For the concertos, Brendel is joined by Bernard Haitink and the London Philharmonic Orchestra.

Tracks
Number of Discs: 12
Complete cycle of Beethoven’s piano sonatas and his recording of all five piano concertos.

Buying Links / Prices
A great box set that brings together Alfred Brendel’s first recording for Philips of the complete cycle of Beethoven’s piano sonatas and his recording of all five piano concertos. For the concertos, Brendel is joined by Bernard Haitink and the London Philharmonic Orchestra.

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This boxed set will provide years of great listening. Thanks Beethoven and thanks Alfred Brendel!

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