| Beethoven in context
Fortepiano by Johann Schantz, Vienna c. 1800
Ella Sevskaya, Fortepiano
"This is one of the best fortepiano recordings I have heard for a long time." -- Early Music Review, June 2002
Ella Sevskaya explores the soundscape of the Viennese piano with these three works from the late 1790's and early 1800's. Extensive notes on the piano and its use in this music, and the compositions.
Grande Sonate Pathétique—Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Grave; Allegro
Adagio cantabile
Allegro
From Twelve Trifles—Ferdinand Ries (1784-1838)
No. 7 in D
No. 5 in C
No. 6 in f
Sonata No. 2 in D from Trois Sonates pour le Piano-Forte, op. 13—Jan Ladislav Dussek (1760-1812)
Allegro Vivace
Andante Poco Adagio
Rondo |
