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Continuing the excellent series of performances of Beethoven piano sonatas by Michael Korstick.
“For me Korstick counts as one of the great interpreters of Beethoven.” Attila Csampai in STEREO
“Korstick’s approach to Beethoven is radically illuminating.” STEREOPLAY “SACD of the Month”
Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 11 in B flat major, Op. 22
I. Allegro con brio
II. Adagio con molto espressione
III. Minuetto
IV. Rondo: Allegretto
Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 19 in G minor, Op. 49, No. 1
I. Andante
II. Rondo: Allegro
Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 20 in G major, Op. 49, No. 2
I. Allegro ma non troppo
II. Tempo di menuetto
Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 13 in E flat major, Op. 27, No. 1, "Quasi una fantasia"
I. Andante - Allegro - Tempo I
II. Allegro molto e vivace
III. Adagio con espressione - Allegro vivace - Tempo I - Presto
Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 14 in C sharp minor, Op. 27, No. 2, "Moonlight"
I. Adagio sostenuto
II. Allegretto
III. Presto agitato
March/April 2009
“Korstick’s ability to live through every note spills over into the Op.27 sonatas, where Beethoven’s ground-breaking desire to throw the emotional weight on to the finale registers to startling effect. Highly recommended.”
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