Beethoven — Piano Sonatas Volume 1
Piano Sonata, Op. 2, No. 1
Piano Sonata, Op. 2, No. 2
Piano Sonata, Op. 2, No. 3
Catalog: CACD 8002-2 • Status: Identified
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Capsule Summary
All tracks on this CD are taken from John O’Conor’s Telarc recording. Minor tempo manipulation occurs on eight of the twelve tracks.
Sources
- John O’Conor — Telarc 80214
Track Evidence
Track 1: Sonata No. 1 in F minor Op. 2 No. 1 – I Allegro
O’Conor (3:32)
Hatto (3:27) — sped up 2.47% on later pressings
Track 2: Sonata No. 1 – II Adagio
O’Conor (4:32)
Hatto (4:32)
Track 3: Sonata No. 1 – III Menuetto
O’Conor (2:59)
Hatto (2:59)
Track 4: Sonata No. 1 – IV Prestissimo
O’Conor (4:46)
Hatto (4:41) — sped up 1.51%
Track 5: Sonata No. 2 in A major Op. 2 No. 2 – I Allegro vivace
O’Conor (7:05)
Hatto (7:02) — sped up 0.74%
Track 6: Sonata No. 2 – II Largo appassionato
O’Conor (6:50)
Hatto (6:50)
Track 7: Sonata No. 2 – III Scherzo
O’Conor (3:11)
Hatto (3:08) — sped up 1.33%
Track 8: Sonata No. 2 – IV Rondo (Allegro molto)
O’Conor (6:49)
Hatto (6:45) — sped up 0.84%
Track 9: Sonata No. 3 in C major Op. 2 No. 3 – I Allegro con brio
O’Conor (10:10)
Hatto (10:06) — sped up 0.60%
Track 10: Sonata No. 3 – II Adagio
O’Conor (6:49)
Hatto (6:53) — slowed 0.92%
Track 11: Sonata No. 3 – III Scherzo
O’Conor (3:20)
Hatto (3:20)
Track 12: Sonata No. 3 – IV Allegro assai
O’Conor (5:34)
Hatto (5:31) — sped up 0.90%