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Sonata No. 7 in D Major, Op. 10 No. 3Ludwig van Beethoven 4 movements25:04
1. 1 Presto 7:17
2. 2 Largo e mesto 10:23
3. 3 Menuetto and Trio: Allegro 3:01
4. 4 Rondo: Allegro 4:23
Sonata No. 14 quasi una Fantasia in C-sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 2, “Moonlight”Ludwig van Beethoven 3 movements17:10
1. 5 Adagio sostenuto 6:24
2. 6 Allegretto 2:36
3. 7 Presto agitato 8:10
8 Polonaise in C, Opus 89 Ludwig van Beethoven Alla Polacca, vivace 6:10
Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109Ludwig van Beethoven 3 movements20:30
1. 9 Vivace, ma non troppo; Adagio espressivo 4:08
2. 10 Prestissimo 2:46
3. 11 Theme and variations 13:36

Volume 1 – “Moonlight” – centres on one of Beethoven’s most readily identifiable piano works, the C-sharp minor sonata known as the Moonlight Sonata, with its familiar opening and fiery finale. Alongside it sit the rarely heard Polonaise in C, the early Sonata in D major, and the late Sonata No. 30 in E major, with its remarkable theme and variations.

Volume 2 – “Pathétique” – is a separate Move release, Beethoven Pathétique.

Reviews

sensitive performances of some of Beethoven’s finest works

— New Classics, UK

I became entranced by the wonderful sonorities … the beautiful sound of the piano along with the very high quality of the recording … absolutely beautiful! His tempi remind me of Schnabel, but his playing illuminates the structures of the variations didactically and musically in ways that Schnabel never quite managed.

— Greg Borrowman, Australian Hi-Fi

Farren-Price’s Beethoven recording in every way is superb … genuine Beethoven!

— Prof. John Damgaard, Denmark

this first volume of Beethoven piano works from Ronald Farren-Price is sure to delight … the listener can never doubt the integrity and thoughtfulness of the artistic approach … we can sense a performer who truly believes in the humanity and nobility of Beethoven’s vision.

— Tony Way, The Age - Green Guide

a tribute both to the genius of Beethoven’s music, and to the abiding talent of Ronald Farren-Price … insightful notes … an important addition to the library

— Elizabeth Scarlett, ArtStreams

Artists

Ronald Farren-Price

piano

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.

Ludwig van Beethoven

composer

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.