Beethoven: Piano Sonatas / Perianes
) | Label: harmonia mundi Catalog: 902138 Format: CD Javier Perianes (piano)BEETHOVEN, L. Piano Sonatas Nos.12, 17, 22 & 27 Man's fascination with the theory of perpetual motion dates back thousands of years. Musical expressions of the concept span from Franco-Flemish polyphony to modern-day minimalism. Beethoven used the virtuoso technique several times in his piano sonatas, as illustrated by the collection of works assembled here. The acclaim accorded to the pianist Javier Perianes by audiences and critics alike confirms his status as one of Spain’s most exciting new artists. He has a growing international reputation and has also received rave reviews for his recordings for harmonia mundi, which include Schubert's Impromptus and Mompou's Musica Callada.  Price: $20.98 |