Beethoven - Sonatas For Piano & Violoncello - Speakers Corner LP

180g Virgin Vinyl, Double LP, Gatefold — Pure Analogue Audiophile Mastering

Possessing a complete recording of Beethoven's Cello Sonatas offers the chance to compare his art of composition at various stages of his life, from the early Opus 5 — where he breaks with the traditional sonata and treats both instruments as equal partners — through the late, brittle works. Mstislav Rostropovich and Sviatoslav Richter devote themselves to the task with verve and freshness, by turns rich and full-toned, contemplative, and analytical. Reissued from the original Philips recording on 180g virgin vinyl with pure analogue audiophile mastering.

Features

• 180g virgin vinyl, double LP
• Pure analogue audiophile mastering
• Gatefold sleeve
• Mstislav Rostropovich (cello), Sviatoslav Richter (piano)
• Label: Speakers Corner Records

Track Listing

Side One:

1. Sonata No. 1 in F Major, Op. 5 No. 1: Adagio Sostenuto – Allegro
2. Rondo: Allegro Vivace
3. Sonata No. 4 in C Major, Op. 102 No. 1: Andante – Allegro Vivace

Side Two:

1. Sonata No. 4 (cont.): Adagio – Tempo d'Andante – Allegro Vivace
2. Sonata No. 5 in D Major, Op. 102 No. 2: Allegro Con Brio
3. Adagio Con Molto Sentimento d'Affetto – Allegro – Allegro Fugato

Side Three:

1. Sonata No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 5 No. 2: Adagio Sostenuto Ed Espressivo – Allegro Molto Più Tosto Presto
2. Rondo: Allegro

Side Four:

1. Sonata No. 3 in A Major, Op. 69: Allegro Ma Non Tanto
2. Scherzo: Allegro Molto
3. Adagio Cantabile – Allegro Vivace