Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Opp. 106 & 111

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The booklet contains an essay by the pianist, who writes about the “touching humanity of Beethoven’s late sonatas.” Gorini’s words demonstrate how well he knows these two sonatas. His deeply... — Fanfare, Jul/Aug 2020 More…

Release Date: 31st Jan 2020
Catalogue No: ALPHA591
Label: Alpha
Length: 73 minutes

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Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 29 in B-flat major, Op. 106 'Hammerklavier'

Work length46:54

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Filippo Gorini

I. Allegro

Track length10:10

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II. Scherzo. Assai vivace

Track length2:54

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III. Adagio sostenuto

Track length20:55

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IV. Introduzione. Largo

Track length12:55

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Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111

Work length26:17

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Filippo Gorini

I. Maestoso - Allegro con brio ed appassionato

Track length8:49

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II. Arietta. Adagio molto semplice cantabile

Track length17:28

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Filippo Gorini, a student of Alfred Brendel and winner of the first prize and audience prize of the Bonn Beethoven Competition in 2015, pursues a fast-growing career. Here he presents Beethoven and tackles the perilous 'Sonata No. 29', known as the 'Hammerklavier', which the composer himself said would pose a challenge for future generations, along with the 'Sonata No. 32', which according to Thomas Mann represents the supreme accomplishment of and 'farewell' to sonata form.

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Jul/Aug 2020

The booklet contains an essay by the pianist, who writes about the “touching humanity of Beethoven’s late sonatas.” Gorini’s words demonstrate how well he knows these two sonatas. His deeply thoughtful, yet often electrifying playing demonstrates that even better, which is at it should be. Strongly recommended.

April 2020

This is a Hammerklavier to cherish, sculpted beautifully with full structural awareness, one that nevertheless bends with the wind. Gorini’s grasp of Beethoven’s contrapuntal workings in the outer movements of this gargantuan sonata are exemplary. Op 111 is no less impressive, dynamic in a first movement marked by sterling finger strength and superb contrapuntal awareness. The Arietta again shows Gorini unafraid to allow space when the music demands.

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Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Opp. 106 & 111

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