Label: Globe
Format: CD
Barcode: 8711525513600
Catalog number: GLO 5136
Releasedate: 19-08-02
Format: CD
Barcode: 8711525513600
Releasedate: 19-08-02
• Volume 3 of our highly successful series ofBeethoven's Piano Sonatas on authentic instruments in authorative performances by Paul Kamen.
• Previously released: • GLO 5106 - The last Sonatas : No. 30 in E . Op . 109 - No . 31 in A flat , Op. 110 - No . 32 inc , Op. 111
GLO 5118- Middle Period Sonatas: No. 21 inC, Op. 43 ("Waldstein")- No. 22 in F, Op. 54- No. 23 in f, OP. 57 ( "Appassionata")
• "Komen's remarkable pianism and musicianship combine to provide one of the finest accounts in the catalog...these first-rate performances belong in the collection ofanyone who cares about this music"
Charles Timbrell, Fanfare May/June 1994
This is the third volume of a succesful series of piano sonatas by Beethoven, performed by Paul Komen on authentic instruments. Prior volumes contained his last three sonatas and sonatas no. 21-23, from Beethoven's middle period. Fanfare described the series as follows: “Komen's remarkable pianism and musicianship combine to provide one of the finest accounts in the catalog ... these first-rate performances belong in the collection of anyone who cares about this music.”
Paul komen made his debut aged 13 with a radio recording of works by Bach and Scriabin. Some years later he studied at the Sweelinck Conservatory Amsterdam with Jan Wijn, where he graduated cum laude. In 1981, he made his debut in England at the Wigmore Hall in London. During this occasion, one of his recordings was handed to Queen Elizabeth. Later, he performed in the Concertgebouw, Carnegie Hall and the National Gallery among many other great concert halls.
Paul komen made his debut aged 13 with a radio recording of works by Bach and Scriabin. Some years later he studied at the Sweelinck Conservatory Amsterdam with Jan Wijn, where he graduated cum laude. In 1981, he made his debut in England at the Wigmore Hall in London. During this occasion, one of his recordings was handed to Queen Elizabeth. Later, he performed in the Concertgebouw, Carnegie Hall and the National Gallery among many other great concert halls.
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1Sonata No. 16 in G Major, Op. 31, No. 1: I. Allegro Vivace05:58
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2Sonata No. 16 in G Major, Op. 31, No. 1: II. Adagio Grazioso08:57
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3Sonata No. 16 in G Major, Op. 31, No. 1: III. Rondo. Allegretto06:21
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4Sonata No. 17 in D Minor, Op. 31, No. 2 'The Tempest': I. Largo - Allegro08:49
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5Sonata No. 17 in D Minor, Op. 31, No. 2 'The Tempest': II. Adagio06:50
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6Sonata No. 17 in D Minor, Op. 31, No. 2 'The Tempest': III. Allegretto06:04
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7Sonata No. 18 in E Flat Major, Op. 31, No. 3: I. Allegro07:41
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8Sonata No. 18 in E Flat Major, Op. 31 No. 3: II. Scherzo. Allegretto Vivace05:33
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9Sonata No. 18 in E Flat Major, Op. 31 No. 3: III. Menuetto. Moderato e Grazioso03:42
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10Sonata No. 18 in E Flat Major, Op. 31 No. 3: IV. Presto Con Fuoco04:24