Piano Sonata No. 28 in A major (Allegro)
Emil Gilels, piano

From Emil Gilels – Beethoven: Piano Sonatas (2011)
Released by Deutsche Grammophon



Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 28 in A major (Allegro)

There were many recordings of Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas, some recent ones being quite exceptional.

Nevertheless, let’s not forget the unforgettable great master Emil Gilels.


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Piano Concerto No. 3, Largo
Paul Lewis, piano
Jiří Bělohlávek, conductor
BBC Symphony Orchestra

From Ludvig van Beethoven: Complete Piano Concertos (2010)
Released by Harmonia Mundi




Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 3, Largo

Sensitive, delicate, subtle, Paul Lewis is absolutely enchanting.


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Arthur Grumiaux, violin
Clara Haskil, piano

Sonata for Violin and Piano No.5 in F, Op.24 “Spring” 2. Adagio molto espressivo

From Beethoven: The Violin Sonatas (2007)
Released by Universal Classics







Beethoven: Spring Sonata 2nd movement

The famous "Spring" sonata for violin and piano is performed here by the eminent Belgian violinist Arthur Grumiaux with the legendary pianist Clara Haskil. Recorded in 1956 in Vienna.

Paul Lewis, piano

Sonata no. 8 “Pathétique” in C minor, I. Grave – Allegro di molto e con brio

From Beethoven: Piano Sonatas, Vol. 2 (2007)
Released by Harmonia Mundi






Beethoven: Sonata no. 8 “Pathétique”

This Sonata was written in 1798 when Beethoven was 27, and named Grande Sonate pathétique by his publisher, who was impressed by it’s dramatic sonorities.

This is one of Beethoven most well-known and performed piece, and I just love Paul Lewis‘ mesmerizing rendition , his phrasing is intense, expressive and unique.