Beethoven: The Op. 31 Piano Sonatas

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Composed between Beethoven’s early and middle periods, the Opus 31 piano sonatas represent a concerted effort on the composer’s part to break away from classical conventions and establish a singular, unique musical identity. The Washington Post hailed these performances as “world class,” saying that Goode is “completely at home” with these pieces.

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Composed between Beethoven’s early and middle periods, the Opus 31 piano sonatas represent a concerted effort on the composer’s part to break away from classical conventions and establish a singular, unique musical identity. The Washington Post hailed these performances as “world class,” saying that Goode is “completely at home” with these pieces.

ProductionCredits

PRODUCTION CREDITS
Produced and Engineered by Max Wilcox
Op. 31, No. 1 recorded June 1988 and Op. 31, No. 2 recorded October 1983 at the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters, New York City
Op. 31, No. 3 recorded August 1986 at RCA Studio A, New York City

Art direction and design: M&Co., New York
Photography by Chris Callis

Nonesuch Selection Number

79212

Number of Discs in Set
1disc
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49
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151
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0
Album Status
Available
Artist Name
Richard Goode
MusicianDetails

MUSICIANS
Richard Goode, piano

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UPC/Price
Label
CD+MP3
UPC
075597921229BUN
Label
MP3
Price
9.00
UPC
603497127863

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  • About This Album

    Composed between Beethoven’s early and middle periods, the Opus 31 piano sonatas represent a concerted effort on the composer’s part to break away from classical conventions and establish a singular, unique musical identity. The Washington Post hailed these performances as “world class,” saying that Goode is “completely at home” with these pieces.

    Credits

    MUSICIANS
    Richard Goode, piano

    PRODUCTION CREDITS
    Produced and Engineered by Max Wilcox
    Op. 31, No. 1 recorded June 1988 and Op. 31, No. 2 recorded October 1983 at the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters, New York City
    Op. 31, No. 3 recorded August 1986 at RCA Studio A, New York City

    Art direction and design: M&Co., New York
    Photography by Chris Callis

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