Beethoven: Piano Sonatas, Vol. 3 Jean-Efflam Bavouzet

• Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827): Piano Sonata No. 22 in F Major, Op. 54:
• 1Piano Sonata No. 22 in F Major, Op. 54: I. In tempo d'un minuetto05:35
• 2Piano Sonata No. 22 in F Major, Op. 54: II. Allegretto - Più allegro06:28
• Piano Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57 "Appassionata":
• 3Piano Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57 "Appassionata": I. Allegro assai - Più allegro09:31
• 4Piano Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57 "Appassionata": II. Andante con moto05:58
• 5Piano Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57 "Appassionata": III. Allegro ma non troppo - Presto08:18
• Piano Sonata No. 24 in F-Sharp Major, Op. 78 "À Thérèse":
• 6Piano Sonata No. 24 in F-Sharp Major, Op. 78 "À Thérèse": I. Adagio cantabile - Allegro ma non troppo07:19
• 7Piano Sonata No. 24 in F-Sharp Major, Op. 78 "À Thérèse": II. Allegro vivace03:12
• Piano Sonata No. 25 in G Major, Op. 79:
• 8Piano Sonata No. 25 in G Major, Op. 79: I. Presto alla tedesca04:36
• 9Piano Sonata No. 25 in G Major, Op. 79: II. Andante02:35
• 10Piano Sonata No. 25 in G Major, Op. 79: III. Vivace02:04
• Piano Sonata No. 26 in E-Flat Major, Op. 81a "Les adieux":
• 11Piano Sonata No. 26 in E-Flat Major, Op. 81a "Les adieux": I. Das Lebewohl. Adagio - Allegro07:28
• 12Piano Sonata No. 26 in E-Flat Major, Op. 81a "Les adieux": II. Abwesenheit. Andante espressivo03:40
• 13Piano Sonata No. 26 in E-Flat Major, Op. 81a "Les adieux": III. Das Wiedersehn. Vivacissimamente05:46
• Piano Sonata No. 27 in E Minor, Op. 90:
• 14Piano Sonata No. 27 in E Minor, Op. 90: I. Mit lebhaftigkeit und durchaus mit Empfindung und Ausdruck05:47
• 15Piano Sonata No. 27 in E Minor, Op. 90: II. Nicht zu geschwind und sehr singbar vorgetragen07:26
• Piano Sonata No. 28 in A Major, Op. 101:
• 16Piano Sonata No. 28 in A Major, Op. 101: I. Etwas lebhaft, und mit der innigsten Empfindung04:09
• 17Piano Sonata No. 28 in A Major, Op. 101: II. Lebhaft. Marschmäßig06:17
• 18Piano Sonata No. 28 in A Major, Op. 101: III. Langsam und sehnsuchtsvoll03:13
• 19Piano Sonata No. 28 in A Major, Op. 101: IV. Geschwind, doch nicht zu sehr und mit Entschlossenheit07:49
• Piano Sonata No. 28 in A Major, Op. 101:
• 20Piano Sonata No. 29 in B-Flat Major, Op. 106 "Hammerklavier": I. Allegro10:47
• 21Piano Sonata No. 29 in B-Flat Major, Op. 106 "Hammerklavier": II. Scherzo. Assai vivace02:50
• 22Piano Sonata No. 29 in B-Flat Major, Op. 106 "Hammerklavier": III. Adagio sostenuto18:00
• 23Piano Sonata No. 29 in B-Flat Major, Op. 106 "Hammerklavier": IV. Largo12:12
• Piano Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109:
• 24Piano Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109: I. Vivace, ma non troppo03:35
• 25Piano Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109: II. Prestissimo02:17
• 26Piano Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109: III. Gesangvoll, mit innigster Empfindung. Andante molto cantabile ed espressivo11:44
• Piano Sonata No. 31 in A-Flat Major, Op. 110:
• 27Piano Sonata No. 31 in A-Flat Major, Op. 110: I. Moderato cantabile molto espressivo06:13
• 28Piano Sonata No. 31 in A-Flat Major, Op. 110: II. Allegro molto - Coda02:18
• 29Piano Sonata No. 31 in A-Flat Major, Op. 110: III. Adagio ma non troppo10:20
• Piano Sonata No. 32 in C Minor, Op. 111:
• 30Piano Sonata No. 32 in C Minor, Op. 111: I. Maestoso - Allegro con brio ed appassionato08:31
• 31Piano Sonata No. 32 in C Minor, Op. 111: II. Arietta. Adagio molto semplice e cantabile15:21
• Total Runtime03:31:19

Info for Beethoven: Piano Sonatas, Vol. 3

Jean-Efflam Bavouzet’s fascinating journey through Beethoven’s complete sonatas now comes to an end with this third volume.

The prodigious exploration reaches its culmination in this three-disc set – sold for the price of 2 CDs as were its two predecessors – featuring the most mature and exploratory of Beethoven’s sonatas, including the heroic, two-movement ‘Appassionata’. Bavouzet’s distinguished interpretations reveal not only the technical virtuosity but also the emotional power of these contrasted works. With his characteristically fresh and energetic, yet expressive and profound approach, Bavouzet captures a Beethoven drawing the contours of romantic keyboard textures that would become the staple of the next generation.

This project will also resonate on the concert platform, as a series of recitals will take it to the most significant venues around the world.

“Bavouzet’s strengths displayed in the earlier volumes are again heard in abundance; the concentration and intensity of the playing, his keen sense of drama, made all the more vivid by his powerful left hand, which so often drives the music on, as well as a sense of fun in the more exuberant movements... Chandos’s sound is warm and full ... Strongly recommended.” (Guy Rickards, International Piano)

“Bavouzet’s chronological journey through the Beethoven sonatas has not been surpassed in the last 30 years. Yes, it’s that good.” (Stephen Plaistow, Gramophone magazine)

Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, piano

Jean-Efflam Bavouzet

French pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet combines a rare elegance and clarity in his playing with deep and thoughtful musicality, for which he continues to win the highest acclaim from both critics and audiences.

Recent engagements for Bavouzet have included appearances with the London Symphony Orchestra, The Cleveland and Philharmonia orchestras, and the New Japan Philharmonic. He also premiered Bruno Mantovani’s Piano Concerto with Orchestre National de Lille.

Highlights of his 2010/11 season include performances with Philharmonia and BBC Symphony orchestras and make debut appearances with the London Philharmonic and City of Birmingham Symphony orchestras, and the Sydney Symphony with Vladimir Ashkenazy. In spring 2011 he will tour the US with the Orchestre National de France and Daniele Gatti.

An exclusive Chandos recording artist, Jean-Efflam Bavouzet’s discography includes a cycle of Debussy’s complete works for piano, which has been recognised by many international awards, not least of which a Gramophone and a BBC Music Magazine awards in 2009. His most recently released recording of Bartók’s Piano Concertos with the BBC Philharmonic has already received great acclaim.

Booklet for Beethoven: Piano Sonatas, Vol. 3