Beethoven: Piano Sonata in F minor, Op. 2/1; Piano Sonata in A, Op. 2/2; Piano Sonata in C, Op. 2/3

Murray Perahia’s blend of gentle wit, intelligence, humanity and meticulous attention to detail make this disc a joy. Perahia takes the F minor Sonata, often mangled by students in their first Beethovenian attempts, as seriously as it deserves; whether in its finale’s whirlwind prestissimo or in No. 2’s chromatic upward shifts or the glittering double-thirds of No. 3’s opening, these interpretations are gripping, songful and very rewarding. The sound is a little dry. Jessica Duchen

Published: January 20, 2012 at 3:13 pm

COMPOSERS: Beethoven
LABELS: Sony
WORKS: Piano Sonata in F minor, Op. 2/1; Piano Sonata in A, Op. 2/2; Piano Sonata in C, Op. 2/3
PERFORMER: Murray Perahia (piano)
CATALOGUE NO: SK 64397 DDD

Murray Perahia’s blend of gentle wit, intelligence, humanity and meticulous attention to detail make this disc a joy. Perahia takes the F minor Sonata, often mangled by students in their first Beethovenian attempts, as seriously as it deserves; whether in its finale’s whirlwind prestissimo or in No. 2’s chromatic upward shifts or the glittering double-thirds of No. 3’s opening, these interpretations are gripping, songful and very rewarding. The sound is a little dry. Jessica Duchen

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