Beethoven: Sonates Volume 3

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The Hammerklavier...has been something of a lifetime preoccupation for Francois-Frederic Guy...the set as a whole is an impressive achievement, more than worth acquiring for the splendid performances... — BBC Music Magazine, August 2013, 5 out of 5 stars More…

Release Date: 25th Feb 2013
Catalogue No: ZZT318
Label: Zigzag
Series: François-Frédéric Guy Beethoven Sonatas
Length: 3 hours 30 minutes

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Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 1 in F minor, Op. 2 No. 1

Work length20:54

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François-Frédéric Guy
Recording Venue: Arsenal de Metz, France

I. Allegro

Track length6:04

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II. Adagio

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III. Menuetto (Allegretto)

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IV. Prestissimo

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Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 2 in A major, Op. 2 No. 2

Work length24:20

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François-Frédéric Guy
Recording Venue: Arsenal de Metz, France

I. Allegro vivace

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II. Largo appassionato

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III. Scherzo (Allegretto)

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IV. Rondo (Grazioso)

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Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 3 in C major, Op. 2 No. 3

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François-Frédéric Guy
Recording Venue: Arsenal de Metz, France

I. Allegro con brio

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II. Adagio

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III. Scherzo (Allegro)

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IV. Allegro assai

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Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 26 in E flat major, Op. 81a 'Les Adieux'

Work length16:18

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François-Frédéric Guy
Recording Venue: Arsenal de Metz, France

I. Das Lebewohl (Adagio - Allegro)

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II. Abwesenheit (Andante espressivo)

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III. Wiedersehen (Vivacissimamente)

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Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 27 in E minor, Op. 90

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François-Frédéric Guy
Recording Venue: Arsenal de Metz, France

I. Mit Lebhaftigkeit und durchaus mit Ampfindung und Ausdruck

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II. Nicht zu geschwind und sehr singbar vorzutragen

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Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 29 in B-flat major, Op. 106 'Hammerklavier'

Work length43:24

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François-Frédéric Guy
Recording Venue: Arsenal de Metz, France

I. Allegro

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II. Scherzo (Assai vivace)

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III. Adagio sostenuto (Appassionato e con molto sentimento)

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IV. Largo - Allegro risoluto

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Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 30 in E major, Op. 109

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François-Frédéric Guy
Recording Venue: Arsenal de Metz, France

I. Vivace ma non troppo - Adagio espressivo

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II. Prestissimo

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III. Andante molto cantabile ed espressivo - Variations I à VI

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Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 31 in A flat major, Op. 110

Work length18:07

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François-Frédéric Guy
Recording Venue: Arsenal de Metz, France

I. Moderato cantabile molto espressivo

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II. Allegro molto

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III. Adagio, ma non troppo - Fuga (Allegro, ma non troppo)

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Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111

Work length27:49

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François-Frédéric Guy
Recording Venue: Arsenal de Metz, France

I. Maestoso - Allegro con brio ed appassionato

Track length9:11

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II. Arietta (Adagio molto semplice e cantabile)

Track length18:38

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This set is the third and last volume of François-Frédéric Guy’s complete recording of the Beethoven sonatas. In addition to the first three (op.2), it contains the late sonatas, including the celebrated ‘Hammerklavier’. This sonata is not only one of the cornerstones of the cycle, but also a key work in François-Frédéric Guy’s personal musical trajectory; this is the third time he has recorded it. François-Frédéric Guy chose to record the entire series live, in the course of a series of concerts at the Arsenal de Metz, France. He firmly believes that this method, in direct contact with an audience, is the best way to represent his relationship with the sonatas and the interpretation of them he wishes to project.

Reviews

August 2013

The Hammerklavier...has been something of a lifetime preoccupation for Francois-Frederic Guy...the set as a whole is an impressive achievement, more than worth acquiring for the splendid performances of the later works alone.

August 2013

Compared to the hurling momentum and biting accents with which others imbue the first two sonatas' opening movements...Guy is relatively sedate, although he always finds subtle shifts in emphasis and nuance during repeats.

13th September 2013

It is undoubtedly an impressive achievement, as it needs to be, and with excellent modern sound it is unlikely to disappoint the listener other than in terms of detail...The dynamic shadings allow for greater contrast than these interpretations bring, though there is a beautifully atmospheric treatment of the slow movements.

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Beethoven: Sonates Volume 3

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