℗ 2023 Ars combinatoria
| Released | December 1, 2023 |
| Duration | 50m 21s |
| Record Label | Leaf Music Distribution |
| Catalogue No. | AM003 |
| Genre | Classical (Piano) |
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 21 in C Major, Op. 53 "Waldstein" & Piano Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57 "Appassionata"
Anders Muskens
Available in 96 kHz / 24-bit AIFF, FLAC high resolution audio formats
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Piano Sonata No. 21 in C Major, Op. 53 "Waldstein"
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1.1
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I. Allegro con brio
Ludwig van Beethoven; Anders Muskens |
10:50 | |||
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1.2
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II. Introduzione. Adagio molto
Ludwig van Beethoven; Anders Muskens |
2:57 | |||
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1.3
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III. Rondo. Allegretto moderato - Prestissimo
Ludwig van Beethoven; Anders Muskens |
10:43 | |||
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Piano Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57 "Appassionata"
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1.4
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I. Allegro assai
Ludwig van Beethoven; Anders Muskens |
10:54 | |||
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1.5
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II. Andante con moto
Ludwig van Beethoven; Anders Muskens |
6:29 | |||
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1.6
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III. Allegro ma non troppo - Presto
Ludwig van Beethoven; Anders Muskens |
8:28 | |||
Anders Muskens, fortepianist, presents piano sonatas by Beethoven on an original historical pianoforte from Beethoven’s time, built by John Broadwood & Sons in London circa 1806. This instrument is built in the English tradition of the late 18th and early 19th century, and its design is significantly different from those used in modern pianos by Steinway, Fazioli, Yamaha, and others. The Broadwood was restored in Amsterdam by Paul Kobald during 2022. The recording is presented with support from the Canada Council for the Arts.
Inspired by this history, this program explores Beethoven’s relationship with the English pianoforte, showcasing its unique possibilities compared to Viennese fortepianos (it goes without saying that it is markedly different from performances on modern piano.) Included are two “heroic” sonatas written shortly after the acquisition of the Érard, and one suited for Beethoven’s 1817 Broadwood, with many features that leverage advantages of the English-style instruments.
96 kHz / 24-bit PCM – Leaf Music Distribution Studio Masters
| Track title | Peak (dB FS) | RMS (dB FS) | LUFS (integrated) | DR | |
Album average Range of values | -3.26 -9.19 to -1.01 | -26.51 -32.13 to -24.00 | -23.27 -28.90 to -20.80 | 15 13 to 16 | |
| 1 | I. Allegro con brio | -2.19 | -24.55 | -21.2 | 14 |
| 2 | II. Introduzione. Adagio molto | -9.19 | -32.13 | -28.9 | 13 |
| 3 | III. Rondo. Allegretto moderato - Prestissimo | -1.46 | -24.10 | -21.0 | 15 |
| 4 | I. Allegro assai | -1.01 | -24.70 | -21.2 | 14 |
| 5 | II. Andante con moto | -4.57 | -29.55 | -26.5 | 16 |
| 6 | III. Allegro ma non troppo - Presto | -1.13 | -24.00 | -20.8 | 15 |