Beethoven Complete Piano Sonatas, Vol. 7
Piano Sonata No. 4 in E flat major, Op. 7
Piano Sonata No. 25 in G major, Op. 79
Piano Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111
Catalog: CACD 9212-2 • Status: 78% Identified
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Capsule Summary
All movements of the Sonata, Op. 7 alternate between Jenő Jandó and John O’Conor. The entire Sonata, Op. 79 is played by John O’Conor. Both movements of the Sonata, Op. 111 are partially played by Jandó with the remainder unidentified.
Sources
- Jenő Jandó — Naxos 8.550167 (Portions of Tracks 1–4)
- Jenő Jandó — Naxos 8.550151 (Portions of Tracks 8–9)
- John O’Conor — Telarc 80363 (Portions of Tracks 1–4)
- John O’Conor — Telarc 80293 (Tracks 5–7)
- Unidentified — Portion of Tracks 8–9
Track Evidence
Track 1: Piano Sonata No. 4 in E flat major, Op. 7 – First movement
Jenő Jandó (8:15)
John O’Conor (8:19)
Sergio Fiorentino (8:16) (click to zoom)
Jandó plays the opening 56 seconds, followed by O’Conor until 2:05. Jandó resumes until 5:00, after which O’Conor continues to 5:23. Jandó then plays until 7:35, with O’Conor returning to 8:04. Jandó performs the final few bars.
Track 2: Piano Sonata No. 4 in E flat major, Op. 7 – Second movement
Jenő Jandó (7:55)
John O’Conor (7:55)
Sergio Fiorentino (8:05) (click to zoom)
Jandó plays the opening 37 seconds, followed by O’Conor until 1:41. Jandó returns until 5:06, after which O’Conor plays until 6:19. Jandó performs the remainder of the track.
Track 3: Piano Sonata No. 4 in E flat major, Op. 7 – Third movement
John O’Conor (5:17)
Jenő Jandó (4:49)
Sergio Fiorentino (5:10) (click to zoom)
O’Conor plays until 2:49, followed by Jandó until 3:44. O’Conor returns until 4:50, after which Jandó plays the last 20 seconds.
Track 4: Piano Sonata No. 4 in E flat major, Op. 7 – Fourth movement
John O’Conor (6:55)
Jenő Jandó (6:54)
Sergio Fiorentino (6:58) (click to zoom)
O’Conor plays the opening 35 seconds, followed by Jandó until 1:12. O’Conor returns until 2:04, after which Jandó until 5:55. O’Conor plays the final minute.
Track 5: Sonata No. 25 in G major, Op. 79 – First movement
John O’Conor (5:16)
Fiorentino (5:16)
Track 6: Sonata No. 25 in G major, Op. 79 – Second movement
John O’Conor (2:36)
Fiorentino (2:36)
Track 7: Sonata No. 25 in G major, Op. 79 – Third movement
John O’Conor (1:55)
Fiorentino (1:55)
Track 8: Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111 – First movement
Jenő Jandó (9:05)
Fiorentino (9:04)
The opening 1:58 is played by an unidentified pianist. The remainder of the movement is played by Jandó.
Track 9: Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111 – Second movement
Jenő Jandó (16:25)
Fiorentino (17:22) (click to zoom)
Jandó plays from 3:58–6:02 and from 6:58–9:46. The rest has not been identified.