Piano Sonata in B flat major 'Hammerklavier', Op 106 (Beethoven)
from Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Opp 106 & 111 (CDA68374)
1 Allegro [12'15]
2 Scherzo: Assai vivace – Presto [3'02]
3 Adagio sostenuto, appassionato e con molto sentimento [17'31]
4 Largo – Allegro – Allegro risoluto [14'15]
47 minutes 3 seconds 4 tracks
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