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

• Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827): Piano Sonata No. 22 in F Major, Op. 54:
• 1 Piano Sonata No. 22 in F Major, Op. 54: I. In tempo d'un minuetto 05:35
• 2 Piano Sonata No. 22 in F Major, Op. 54: II. Allegretto - Più allegro 06:28
• Piano Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57 "Appassionata":
• 3 Piano Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57 "Appassionata": I. Allegro assai - Più allegro 09:31
• 4 Piano Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57 "Appassionata": II. Andante con moto 05:58
• 5 Piano Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57 "Appassionata": III. Allegro ma non troppo - Presto 08:18
• Piano Sonata No. 24 in F-Sharp Major, Op. 78 "À Thérèse":
• 6 Piano Sonata No. 24 in F-Sharp Major, Op. 78 "À Thérèse": I. Adagio cantabile - Allegro ma non troppo 07:19
• 7 Piano Sonata No. 24 in F-Sharp Major, Op. 78 "À Thérèse": II. Allegro vivace 03:12
• Piano Sonata No. 25 in G Major, Op. 79:
• 8 Piano Sonata No. 25 in G Major, Op. 79: I. Presto alla tedesca 04:36
• 9 Piano Sonata No. 25 in G Major, Op. 79: II. Andante 02:35
• 10 Piano Sonata No. 25 in G Major, Op. 79: III. Vivace 02:04
• Piano Sonata No. 26 in E-Flat Major, Op. 81a "Les adieux":
• 11 Piano Sonata No. 26 in E-Flat Major, Op. 81a "Les adieux": I. Das Lebewohl. Adagio - Allegro 07:28
• 12 Piano Sonata No. 26 in E-Flat Major, Op. 81a "Les adieux": II. Abwesenheit. Andante espressivo 03:40
• 13 Piano Sonata No. 26 in E-Flat Major, Op. 81a "Les adieux": III. Das Wiedersehn. Vivacissimamente 05:46
• Piano Sonata No. 27 in E Minor, Op. 90:
• 14 Piano Sonata No. 27 in E Minor, Op. 90: I. Mit lebhaftigkeit und durchaus mit Empfindung und Ausdruck 05:47
• 15 Piano Sonata No. 27 in E Minor, Op. 90: II. Nicht zu geschwind und sehr singbar vorgetragen 07:26
• Piano Sonata No. 28 in A Major, Op. 101:
• 16 Piano Sonata No. 28 in A Major, Op. 101: I. Etwas lebhaft, und mit der innigsten Empfindung 04:09
• 17 Piano Sonata No. 28 in A Major, Op. 101: II. Lebhaft. Marschmäßig 06:17
• 18 Piano Sonata No. 28 in A Major, Op. 101: III. Langsam und sehnsuchtsvoll 03:13
• 19 Piano Sonata No. 28 in A Major, Op. 101: IV. Geschwind, doch nicht zu sehr und mit Entschlossenheit 07:49
• Piano Sonata No. 28 in A Major, Op. 101:
• 20 Piano Sonata No. 29 in B-Flat Major, Op. 106 "Hammerklavier": I. Allegro 10:47
• 21 Piano Sonata No. 29 in B-Flat Major, Op. 106 "Hammerklavier": II. Scherzo. Assai vivace 02:50
• 22 Piano Sonata No. 29 in B-Flat Major, Op. 106 "Hammerklavier": III. Adagio sostenuto 18:00
• 23 Piano Sonata No. 29 in B-Flat Major, Op. 106 "Hammerklavier": IV. Largo 12:12
• Piano Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109:
• 24 Piano Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109: I. Vivace, ma non troppo 03:35
• 25 Piano Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109: II. Prestissimo 02:17
• 26 Piano Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109: III. Gesangvoll, mit innigster Empfindung. Andante molto cantabile ed espressivo 11:44
• Piano Sonata No. 31 in A-Flat Major, Op. 110:
• 27 Piano Sonata No. 31 in A-Flat Major, Op. 110: I. Moderato cantabile molto espressivo 06:13
• 28 Piano Sonata No. 31 in A-Flat Major, Op. 110: II. Allegro molto - Coda 02:18
• 29 Piano Sonata No. 31 in A-Flat Major, Op. 110: III. Adagio ma non troppo 10:20
• Piano Sonata No. 32 in C Minor, Op. 111:
• 30 Piano Sonata No. 32 in C Minor, Op. 111: I. Maestoso - Allegro con brio ed appassionato 08:31
• 31 Piano Sonata No. 32 in C Minor, Op. 111: II. Arietta. Adagio molto semplice e cantabile 15:21
• Total Runtime 03:31:19

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