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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.

Ronald Farren-Pricepiano
  • CatalogueMD 3277
  • Released2004
  • Playing time74 minutes 44 seconds

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2 of 11 tracks have a preview · 5 works · 74:44

  1. Grande Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Pathétique, Op. 13Ludwig van Beethoven 3 movements21:45
    1. 1 i. Grave; Allegro di molto con brio 11:42
    2. 2 ii. Adagio cantabile 4:59
    3. 3 iii. Rondo: Allegro 5:04
  2. Sonata No. 10 in G major, Op. 14 No. 2Ludwig van Beethoven 3 movements16:47
    1. 4 i. Allegro 7:46
    2. 5 ii. Andante 5:12
    3. 6 iii. Scherzo: Allegro assai 3:49
  3. 7 Rondo in C, Op. 51 No. 1 Ludwig van Beethoven Moderato e grazioso 5:59
  4. 8 Rondo in G, Op. 51 No. 2 Ludwig van Beethoven Andante cantabile e grazioso; Allegretto; Tempo I 10:04
  5. Sonata No. 31 in A-flat major, Op. 110Ludwig van Beethoven 3 movements20:09
    1. 9 i. Moderato cantabile molto espressivo (con amabilità) 6:49
    2. 10 ii. Allegro molto 2:36
    3. 11 iii. Adagio ma non troppo (and Arioso dolente); Fuga: Allegro ma non troppo 10:44

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.

In the artist’s words

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.

— George Tibbits

Artists

Photograph of Ronald Farren-Price

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.

 Photograph of Ludwig van Beethoven

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.

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Technical credits

  • Recording Engineer Martin Wright
    Thomas Grubb
  • Editing Engineer Vaughan McAlley
  • Venue Melba Hall

Details

List price
$25.00 AUD
Total playing time
74 minutes 44 seconds
Release date
Categories
Classical, Keyboard
Genre
Romantic & Impressionist
Musical work copyright
© 2004 Move Records
Sound recording copyright
℗ 2004 Move Records
Catalogue
MD 3277
EAN
9314574327724

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