Beethoven — Piano Sonatas Volume 8
Piano Sonata No. 29 in B-flat major, Op. 106 “Hammerklavier”
Piano Sonata No. 4 in E-flat major, 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, the Sonata, Op. 7 occupies tracks 1–4 and the “Hammerklavier” is on 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” – First movement
John O’Conor (11:00)
Hatto (11:00)
Track 2: Sonata No. 29 in B-flat major, Op. 106 “Hammerklavier” – Second movement
John O’Conor (2:22)
Hatto (2:22)
Track 3: Sonata No. 29 in B-flat major, Op. 106 “Hammerklavier” – Third movement
John O’Conor (14:38)
Hatto (14:57)
Hatto is slowed down by 2.12%.
Track 4: Sonata No. 29 in B-flat major, Op. 106 “Hammerklavier” – Fourth movement
John O’Conor (11:02)
Hatto (10:46)
Hatto is sped up by 2.3%.
Track 5: Sonata No. 4 in E-flat major, Op. 7 – First movement
John O’Conor (8:17)
Hatto (8:17)
Track 6: Sonata No. 4 in E-flat major, Op. 7 – Second movement
John O’Conor (7:54)
Hatto (7:54)
Track 7: Sonata No. 4 in E-flat major, Op. 7 – Third movement
John O’Conor (5:16)
Hatto (5:16)
Track 8: Sonata No. 4 in E-flat major, Op. 7 – Fourth movement
John O’Conor (6:55)
Hatto (6:55)