Beethoven — Piano Sonatas Volume 8
Piano Sonata, Op. 106 “Hammerklavier”
Piano Sonata, Op. 7
Catalog: CACD 8009-2 • Status: Identified
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Capsule Summary
Both sonatas on this CD are taken from John O’Conor’s Telarc recordings. Minor tempo alterations occur in the final two movements of the Hammerklavier. On early pressings, Op. 7 occupies tracks 1–4 and the Hammerklavier tracks 5–8.
Sources
- John O’Conor — Telarc 80335 (Sonata No. 4 in E-flat major, Op. 7)
- John O’Conor — Telarc 80363 (Sonata No. 29 in B-flat major, Op. 106 “Hammerklavier”)
Track Evidence
Track 1 – Sonata No. 29 in B-flat major Op. 106 “Hammerklavier” – I Allegro
O’Conor (11:00)
Hatto (11:00)
Track 2 – Sonata No. 29 – II Scherzo (Assai vivace)
O’Conor (2:22)
Hatto (2:22)
Track 3 – Sonata No. 29 – III Adagio sostenuto
O’Conor (14:38)
Hatto (14:57) — slowed 2.12%
Track 4 – Sonata No. 29 – IV Largo – Allegro risoluto
O’Conor (11:02)
Hatto (10:46) — sped up 2.3%
Track 5 – Sonata No. 4 in E-flat major Op. 7 – I Allegro molto e con brio
O’Conor (8:17)
Hatto (8:17)
Track 6 – Sonata No. 4 – II Largo con gran espressione
O’Conor (7:54)
Hatto (7:54)
Track 7 – Sonata No. 4 – III Allegro
O’Conor (5:16)
Hatto (5:16)
Track 8 – Sonata No. 4 – IV Rondo (Poco allegretto e grazioso)
O’Conor (6:55)
Hatto (6:55)