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Beethoven’s compositions for piano duet embrace works written for students as well as those designed for aristocratic acquaintances and friends. This release presents two recordings of the complete works: the first (CD 1) on a modern Yamaha piano, and the second (CD 2) on chronologically accurate reproductions of the fortepianos Beethoven was composing on at the time. The modern piano was recorded in a concert hall, whereas the period instrument recording was made in a much more intimate space, showcasing the salon performance settings of the past.
Beethoven’s compositions for piano duet embrace works written for students as well as those designed for aristocratic acquaintances and friends. This release presents two recordings of the complete works: the first (CD 1) on a modern Yamaha piano, and the second (CD 2) on chronologically accurate reproductions of the fortepianos Beethoven was composing on at the time. The modern piano was recorded in a concert hall, whereas the period instrument recording was made in a much more intimate space, showcasing the salon performance settings of the past. Read less
Works on This Recording
Sound Samples
Sonata in D major for Piano 4 Hands, Op. 6: I. Allegro molto
Sonata in D major for Piano 4 Hands, Op. 6: II. Rondo: Moderato
8 Variations on a Theme by Count Waldstein in C major, WoO 67: (performed on piano)
6 Variations on Ich denke dein in D major, WoO 74: (performed on piano)
3 Marches, Op. 45: No. 1 in C major
3 Marches, Op. 45: No. 2 in E flat major
3 Marches, Op. 45: No. 3 in D major
Grosse Fuge in B flat major, Op. 134: (performed on piano)
Sonata in D major for Piano 4 Hands, Op. 6: I. Allegro molto
Sonata in D major for Piano 4 Hands, Op. 6: II. Rondo: Moderato
8 Variations on a Theme by Count Waldstein in C major, WoO 67: (performed on fortepiano)
6 Variations on Ich denke dein in D major, WoO 74: (performed on fortepiano)
3 Marches, Op. 45: No. 1 in C major
3 Marches, Op. 45: No. 2 in E flat major
3 Marches, Op. 45: No. 3 in D major
Grosse Fuge in B flat major, Op. 134: (performed on fortepiano)
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