Beethoven: Piano Sonata No.23 "Appassionata"; Barnes, Brahms, Rachmaninov and Scarlatti

Gregory Partain (Artist), Beethoven; Brahms; Rachmaninov; Scarlatti (Composer), None (Conductor) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Conductor: None
• Composer: Beethoven; Brahms; Rachmaninov; Scarlatti
• Audio CD (January 30, 2007)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: MSR Classics
• ASIN: B000N3AWN4
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #843,785 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Prelude for piano No.3 in B flat major, Op. 23/2

2. Prelude for piano No.23 in G sharp minor, Op. 32/12

3. Prelude for piano No.16 in G major, Op. 32/5

4. Sonata for keyboard in D major, K. 96 (L. 465) 'La caccia'

5. Sonata for keyboard in F minor, K. 481 (L. 187)

6. Sonata for keyboard in A major, K. 39 (L. 391)

7. Variations (11) on an Original Theme in D major for piano, Op. 21/1

8. Toccata: Act of War, for piano

9. Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor ('Appassionata'), Op. 57: Allegro assai

10. Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor ('Appassionata'), Op. 57: Andante con moto

11. Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor ('Appassionata'), Op. 57: Allegro ma non troppo

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars By the composer - I highly recommend Gregory Partain's "Piano Works, Vol. II", August 26, 2007

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Larry J. Barnes (Lexington, KY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Beethoven: Piano Sonata No.23 "Appassionata"; Barnes, Brahms, Rachmaninov and Scarlatti (Audio CD)

This fine recording contains my "Toccata: Act of War," which was composed for Greg Partain. Greg's intuitive knowledge of my music is uncanny; he produced with very little coaching exactly what I have in mind. The technique is completely secure; even with as difficult a work as this, Partain is at ease with the mood shifts, momentum and physical stamina needed to project the brooding and explosive nature of this work.

Partain applies the same care to all the music on this CD. In particular, his continued exploration of the Beethoven sonatas with this "Appassionata" recording reveals moments of sublime reflection offset by places where you are literally pulled out of your chair.

I highly recommend this recording!

Larry J Barnes, composer of "Toccata: Act of War"

Beethoven: Piano Sonata No.23 "Appassionata"; Barnes, Brahms, Rachmaninov and Scarlatti

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding, October 15, 2008

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Richard Lowell Mccollum - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Beethoven: Piano Sonata No.23 "Appassionata"; Barnes, Brahms, Rachmaninov and Scarlatti (Audio CD)

Dr. Partain plays with passion and with a touch that is pleasant to the ears. I truely enjoy listening to his music as I work, drive or sit at home. He is an outstanding pianist and I highly recommend this recording to anyone desiring classical music.