Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Nos. 25, 26 “Les Adieux”, 27 & 28

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1. Presto alla tedesca [Piano Sonata No.25 in G, Op.79]

04:16

Wilhelm Backhaus

Piano: Wilhelm Backhaus - Recording Producer: Michael Bremner - Balance Engineer: James Lock - Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven

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2. Andante [Piano Sonata No.25 in G, Op.79]

02:53

Wilhelm Backhaus

Piano: Wilhelm Backhaus - Recording Producer: Michael Bremner - Balance Engineer: James Lock - Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven

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3. Vivace [Piano Sonata No.25 in G, Op.79]

01:49

Wilhelm Backhaus

Piano: Wilhelm Backhaus - Recording Producer: Michael Bremner - Balance Engineer: James Lock - Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven

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1. Das Lebewohl (Adagio - Allegro) [Piano Sonata No.26 in E flat, Op.81a -"Les adieux"]

06:56

Wilhelm Backhaus

Piano: Wilhelm Backhaus - Producer: Michael Bremner - Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven

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2. Die Abwesenheit (Andante espressivo) [Piano Sonata No.26 in E flat, Op.81a -"Les adieux"]

03:07

Wilhelm Backhaus

Piano: Wilhelm Backhaus - Producer: Michael Bremner - Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven

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3. Das Wiedersehn (Vivacissimamente) [Piano Sonata No.26 in E flat, Op.81a -"Les adieux"]

06:05

Wilhelm Backhaus

Piano: Wilhelm Backhaus - Producer: Michael Bremner - Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven

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1. Mit Lebhaftigkeit und durchaus mit Empfindung und Ausdruck [Piano Sonata No.27 in E minor, Op.90]

05:04

Wilhelm Backhaus

Piano: Wilhelm Backhaus - Producer: John Mordler - Balance Engineer: James Lock - Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven

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2. Nicht zu geschwind und sehr singbar vorgetragen [Piano Sonata No.27 in E minor, Op.90]

07:34

Wilhelm Backhaus

Piano: Wilhelm Backhaus - Producer: John Mordler - Balance Engineer: James Lock - Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven

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1. Etwas lebhaft und mit der innigsten Empfindung (Allegretto ma non troppo)

03:13

Wilhelm Backhaus

Piano: Wilhelm Backhaus - Producer: Michael Bremner - Balance Engineer: Alan Abel - Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven

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2. Lebhaft, marschmäßig (Vivace alla marcia)

06:03

Piano: Wilhelm Backhaus - Producer: Michael Bremner - Balance Engineer: Alan Abel - Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven

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3. Langsam und sehnsuchtsvoll 4. Geschwind, doch nicht zu sehr und mit Entschlossenheit (Allegro)

09:31

Wilhelm Backhaus

Piano: Wilhelm Backhaus - Producer: Michael Bremner - Balance Engineer: Alan Abel - Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven