In 1803 Beethoven received a piano from Erard Frères in Paris. Why had he been so keen to own a French instrument and how did it inspire him, both as a pianist and a composer? The answer may lie in these performances on a new replica of Beethoven’s French piano, created as part of a unique research project. Placing the iconic “Waldstein” and “Appassionata” sonatas alongside equally grand pieces by two of his Parisian contemporaries, they reveal an unfamiliar French aspect to Beethoven’s genius.

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  • 1. Concerto In G Major, Op. 58 - Ii. Andante Con Moto, 2da Part
  • 2. Methode De Piano Du Conservatoire - Exercise No. 48
  • 3. Sonata In C Major, Op. 8, No. 2 - Allegro Di Molto
  • 4. Sonata In C Major, Op. 8, No. 2 - Romance: Andante Grazioso
  • 5. Sonata In C Major, Op. 8, No. 2 - Finale Scherzando: Allegro
  • 6. Eroica Sketchbook - Excercise
  • 7. Sonata In C Major, Op. 53, Waldstein - Allegro Con Brio
  • 8. Sonata In C Major, Op. 53, Waldstein - Allegretto (Woo 56)
  • 9. Sonata In C Major, Op. 53, Waldstein - Andante Grazioso Con
  • 10. Sonata In C Major, Op. 53, Waldstein - Introduzione: Adagio
  • 11. Sonata In C Major, Op. 53, Waldstein - Introduzione: Adagio

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  • 1. Sonata In F Major, Op. 54 - In Tempo D Un Menuetto
  • 2. Sonata In F Major, Op. 54 - Allegretto / Piu Allegro
  • 3. Sonata In F Minor, Op. 57, Appassionata - Allegro Assai
  • 4. Sonata In F Minor, Op. 57, Appassionata - Andante Con Moto
  • 5. Sonata In F Minor, Op. 57, Appassionata - Allegro Ma Non Tro
  • 6. Sonata In G Major, Op. 64 - Cantabile Con Espressione
  • 7. Sonata In G Major, Op. 64 - Tempo Di Minuetto: Scherzando
  • 8. Sonata In G Major, Op. 64 - Adagio: Fantaisie
  • 9. Sonata In G Major, Op. 64 - Pastorale: Allegretto