Pianist Robert Benz tackles four of Beethoven's most significant sonatas in this Thorofon release: the passionate C-minor Op. 10 No. 1, the sprawling A-flat Op. 26, the majestic E-flat "Les Adieux," and the introspective E-minor Op. 90. These works span Beethoven's creative lifetime and chart his evolution from classical elegance toward romantic intensity. Benz brings intelligence and sensitivity to the interpretive challenges each presents—neither rushing the lyrical passages nor indulging in unnecessary drama. The recorded sound is clean and detailed, letting you hear exactly what's happening in Beethoven's remarkable keyboard writing. Essential listening for anyone serious about the sonata form.

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