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

This page lists all recordings of Piano Sonata No. 30 in E-flat major, Op. 109, by Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) on CD & DVD. Generally, more recent CDs and DVDs are listed first, but with priority given to items that are in stock.

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Glenn Gould plays Beethoven

All tracks recorded in the Columbia 30th Street Studios, New York City

Beethoven:

Piano Sonata No. 30 in E-flat major, Op. 109

Recorded 28th – 29th June, 1956

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

Recorded 26th – 27th June, 1956

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

Recorded 20th – 21st and 25th June, 1956

Glenn Gould (piano)

The release of Glenn Gould’s 1955 recording of Bach’s Goldberg Variations, BWV 988, (Naxos 8.111247) spread his name around the world as this was Bach playing of a style that was wholly new. As a follow up, the 23 year-old Gould chose the last three sonatas by Beethoven which, at that time, were usually reserved for more experienced pianists. With their sometimes unusually fast tempos (executed with remarkable clarity and precision) and omission of repeats, Gould’s performances originally attracted widespread criticism for daring to be different. With hindsight, however, they can be seen as perfectly valid interpretations that combine sensitivity and intelligence without a trace of sentimentality.

Naxos Historical - 8111299

(CD)

£4.99 (£4.25 ex. VAT)

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Beethoven - Piano Sonatas

Beethoven:

Piano Sonata No. 15 in D major, Op. 28 'Pastorale'

Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13 'Pathetique'

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

Piano Sonata No. 30 in E-flat major, Op. 109

Jonathan Biss (piano)

"Many people are high on Jonathan Biss, the young American pianist, and they are not wrong…..Jonathan Biss is a musical fellow" New York Sun

EMI - 3944222

(CD)

£12.99 (£11.06 ex. VAT)

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Beethoven - Piano Sonatas Nos. 28 - 32

Beethoven:

Piano Sonata No. 28 in A major, Op. 101

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

Piano Sonata No. 30 in E-flat major, Op. 109

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

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

Malcolm Binns (fortepianos)

Pioneering accounts of Beethoven’s last five piano sonatas from the acclaimed complete cycle of Beethoven sonatas recorded by Malcolm Binns on fortepianos from Beethoven’s time. “…I found it enthralling … I much look forward to the next set…” Gramophone

Explore Records - EXP0001

(CD - 2 discs)

£12.99 (£11.06 ex. VAT)

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