Mozart: Famous Piano sonatas

Sony Essential Classics - 2CDS - SB2K 63290 [158647C] Anthony Newman, piano

Note: No.11 (K331) is one of my favorites. While noted for the 3rd movement, Alla Turca, all three movements deserve a listen. No. 14 (K457), in C minor, is a most Beethovenish sonata. Listen particularly to the Adagio, about 3:00 in, and see if you don't agree. Also, check the opening of the 3rd movement. Reminds me of the Appasionata.

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CD 1
Piano Sonata No. 11 in A major, K331
1 I. Andante grazioso	7:52
2 II. Menuetto	4:43
3 III. Alla Turca	3:02
Piano Sonata No. 12 in F Major, K332
4 I. Allegro	4:30
5 II. Adagio	3:12
6 III. Allegro assai	5:56
Piano Sonata No. 13 in B flat major, K333
7 I. Allegro	6:41
8 II. Andant cantabile	5:49
9 III. Alleg grazioso	5:43
Piano Sonata No. 14 in C minor, K457
10 I. Molto Allegro	5:49
11 II. Adagio	7:00
12 III. Allegro assai	3:55
CD 2
Piano Sonata No. 15 in F major, K533
1 I. Allegro	7:09
2 II. Andante	5:34
3 III. Rondo: Allegretto	5:08
Piano Sonata No. 16 in C Major, K545
4 I. Allegro	2:52
5 II. Andante	3:03
6 III. Rondo: Allegretto	1:38
Piano Sonata No. 18 in B flat major, K570
7 I. Allegro	5:20
8 II. Adagio	4:08
9 III. Allegretto	2:36
Piano Sonata No. 19 in D Major, K576
10 I. Allegro	4:46
11 II. Adagio	4:19
12 III. Allegretto	3:45

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