Beethoven: Piano Sonatas 26, 27 & 29 [Import]

Ludwig van Beethoven (Composer), Solomon Cutner (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Solomon Cutner
• Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven
• Audio CD (November 14, 2000)
• SPARS Code: ADD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Testament UK
• ASIN: B00004W9CK
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #362,287 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Pno Son No.26 in E flat, Op.81a 'Les Adieux': I. Les Adieux: Adagio - Allegro

2. Pno Son No.26 in E flat, Op.81a 'Les Adieux': II. L'absence: Andante Espressivo

3. Pno Son No.26 in E flat, Op.81a 'Les Adieux': III. Le Retour: Vivacissimamente - Poco Andante

4. Pno Son No.27 in e, Op.90: I. Con Vivacita, Ma Sempre Con Sentimento Ed Espressione

5. Pno Son No.27 in e, Op.90: II. Non Tanto Mosso E Molto Cantabile

6. Pno Son No.29 in B flat, Op.106 'Hammerklavier': I. Allegro

7. Pno Son No.29 in B flat, Op.106 'Hammerklavier': II. Scherzo

8. Pno Son No.29 in B flat, Op.106 'Hammerklavier': III. Adagio E Sostenuto

9. Pno Son No.29 in B flat, Op.106 'Hammerklavier': IV. Largo - Un Poco Piu Vivace - Allegro -...

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the price just for the "Hammerklavier", May 17, 2006

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Christopher J. Sharpe "Chris Sharpe" (Caracas, Venezuela) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Beethoven: Piano Sonatas 26, 27 & 29 (Audio CD)

This is beautiful music making and a fine testament to Solomon's playing. Some have found the sound quality to be problematic, but I have to say that after a few seconds it is hard not to simply get caught up in the poetry and forget about sound quality. I do not have other versions of these recordings so I cannot say whether this is the best release to purchase, but I understand the EMI issues (on Amazon: ASIN B000002S4V) are less friendly on the ear. Whatever the case, I would not be without this recording of the "Hammerklavier" which some who are better qualified to judge have rated as well-nigh definitive. Enjoy!