Beethoven — Piano Sonatas Volume 9
Piano Sonata No. 30 in E major, Op. 109
Piano Sonata No. 31 in A-flat major, Op. 110
Piano Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111
Catalog: CACD 8010-2 • Status: Identified
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Capsule Summary
All sonatas on this CD are taken from John O’Conor’s Telarc recordings. Two pressings exist: the first (2003) uses O’Conor’s originals without alteration; the second (2005) applies minor speed changes to six of the eight tracks, ranging from ±0.5% to ±4%. Timings below are given for the 2005 release.
Sources
- John O’Conor — Telarc 80261 (Sonatas Nos. 30–32)
Track Evidence
Track 1: Sonata No. 30 in E major, Op. 109 – First movement
John O’Conor (3:55)
Hatto (4:05)
Hatto is slowed down by 4.10% on some copies.
Track 2: Sonata No. 30 in E major, Op. 109 – Second movement
John O’Conor (2:19)
Hatto (2:16)
Hatto is sped up by 2.18% on some copies.
Track 3: Sonata No. 30 in E major, Op. 109 – Third movement
John O’Conor (12:49)
Hatto (12:44)
Hatto is sped up by 0.61% on some copies.
Track 4: Sonata No. 31 in A-flat major, Op. 110 – First movement
John O’Conor (5:58)
Hatto (6:03)
Hatto is slowed down by 1.26% on some copies.
Track 5: Sonata No. 31 in A-flat major, Op. 110 – Second movement
John O’Conor (2:02)
Hatto (2:02)
Track 6: Sonata No. 31 in A-flat major, Op. 110 – Third and Fourth movements
John O’Conor (10:34)
Hatto (10:30)
Hatto is sped up by 0.59% on some copies.
Track 7: Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111 – First movement
John O’Conor (9:21)
Hatto (9:21)
Track 8: Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111 – Second movement
John O’Conor (17:25)
Hatto (17:31)
Hatto is slowed down by 0.58% on some copies.