About this product
It was natural that the piano sonata occupied so important a place in the compositions of Ferdinand Ries, given Beethoven's friend and pupil was one of the greatest piano virtuosos of the age. He wrote only three sonatas for piano duet but they reflect, as do his solo sonatas, a perfect synthesis of classicism and incipient Romantic influence. In particular the Sonata in A major, Op 160 is a tour de force of rich, almost orchestral writing. Fanfare lauded the previous volume in this series, adding that it was 'a voyage of discovery that guarantees to delight and fascinate'.
Tracklist:
- Sonata For Piano 4 Hands In C Major, Op. 6, "Sonatina": I. Allegretto
- Sonata For Piano 4 Hands In C Major, Op. 6, "Sonatina": II. Marche
- Sonata For Piano 4 Hands In C Major, Op. 6, "Sonatina": III. Andante
- Sonata For Piano 4 Hands In C Major, Op. 6, "Sonatina": IV. Rondino: Allegretto
- Sonata For Piano 4 Hands In B Flat Major, Op. 47: I. Allegro Moderato
- Sonata For Piano 4 Hands In B Flat Major, Op. 47: II. Larghetto Cantabile
- Sonata For Piano 4 Hands In B Flat Major, Op. 47: III. Rondo: Allegretto
- Sonata For Piano 4 Hands In A Major, Op. 160: I. Allegro Con Spirito
- Sonata For Piano 4 Hands In A Major, Op. 160: II. Adagio Con Espressione
- Sonata For Piano 4 Hands In A Major, Op. 160: III. Finale: Allegro
UPC: 747313306374
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 8.27.13
Format: CD
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