Piano Sonata in E major, Op 109 (Beethoven)
from Bach, Busoni & Beethoven: Piano Recital (SIGCD185)
1 Vivace ma non troppo – Adagio espressivo – [4'34]
2 Prestissimo [2'23]
3 Andante molto cantabile ed espressivo: Gesangvoll mit innigster Empfindung [14'57]
21 minutes 54 seconds 3 tracks
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