Beethoven Pathetique
On the second volume of his Beethoven piano sonatas, Ronald Farren-Price tackles the famous Pathétique Sonata, the G major Sonata (Op. 14 No. 2), two Rondos and the beautiful late-period A-flat sonata, Op. 110.
Of the thirty-two sonatas for piano by Beethoven, the Pathétique is undoubtedly one of his most popular works and the best known of the sonatas. Its evocative title, given by the publisher and accepted by Beethoven, adds a romantic aura that has seduced generations of listeners.
On this second volume of his Beethoven piano sonatas, Ronald Farren-Price plays the famous work on the Melba Hall Steinway grand, adding the G major Sonata (Op. 14 No. 2), two Rondos and the beautiful late-period A-flat sonata, Op. 110.
Volume One – Beethoven Moonlight – is available on a separate release from Move Records.
Of the thirty-two sonatas for piano by Beethoven, the Pathétique is undoubtedly one of his most popular works and the best known of the sonatas. Its evocative title given by the publisher was accepted by Beethoven and adds a romantic aura that has seduced generations of listeners. Throughout the three movements the twin poles of Beethoven’s distinctive sound world are locked together, that of a sacred depth within each note, even in loud passages, and a profane violence in each note, even in quiet passages.
Artist
Ronald Farren-Price
Ronald Farren-Price is an Australian concert pianist of rare artistry, sensitivity and virtuosity. Clarity of expression and firmness of touch are the hallmarks of his style, which brings bold nobility to each performance.
Audio previews
Tracks
- i. Grave; Allegro di molto con brio 11:42
- ii. Adagio cantabile 4:59
- iii. Rondo: Allegro 5:04
- i. Allegro 7:46
- ii. Andante 5:12
- iii. Scherzo: Allegro assai 3:49
- Rondo in C, Op. 51 No. 1 Moderato e grazioso Ludwig van Beethoven 5:59
- Rondo in G, Op. 51 No. 2 Andante cantabile e grazioso; Allegretto; Tempo I Ludwig van Beethoven 10:04
- i. Moderato cantabile molto espressivo (con amabilità) 6:49
- ii. Allegro molto 2:36
- iii. Adagio ma non troppo (and Arioso dolente); Fuga: Allegro ma non troppo 10:44
Grande Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Pathétique, Op. 13 Ludwig van Beethoven
Sonata No. 10 in G major, Op. 14 No. 2 Ludwig van Beethoven
Sonata No. 31 in A-flat major, Op. 110 Ludwig van Beethoven
Performers
Composer
Ludwig van Beethoven
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827) was a German composer and pianist whose music stands at the centre of the Western classical tradition, bridging the Classical and Romantic eras.
Where to listen
Beethoven Pathetique is available for streaming through Spotify and Apple Music. It can also be purchased through the iTunes Music Store.
Beethoven Pathetique is available as a CD. It can be purchased online through Buywell Music or the Australian Music Centre which both offer online ordering.
Product details
- Catalogue number
- MD 3277
- List price
- $25.00 AUD
- Total playing time
- 74 minutes 44 seconds
- Recording Engineer
- Martin Wright
Thomas Grubb - Editing Engineer
- Vaughan McAlley
- Venue
- Melba Hall
- Release date
- 2004
- Musical work
copyright - © 2004 Move Records
- Sound recording
copyright - ℗ 2004 Move Records
- Categories
- Classical, Keyboard
- Genre
- Romantic & Impressionist
- Barcode
- EAN 9314574327724
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