Composed between Beethoven’s early and middle periods, the Opus 31 piano sonatas represent a concerted effort on the composer’s part to break away from classical conventions and establish a singular, unique musical identity. The Washington Post hailed these performances as “world class,” saying that Goode is “completely at home” with these pieces.
Composed between Beethoven’s early and middle periods, the Opus 31 piano sonatas represent a concerted effort on the composer’s part to break away from classical conventions and establish a singular, unique musical identity. The Washington Post hailed these performances as “world class,” saying that Goode is “completely at home” with these pieces.
PRODUCTION CREDITS
Produced and Engineered by Max Wilcox
Op. 31, No. 1 recorded June 1988 and Op. 31, No. 2 recorded October 1983 at the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters, New York City
Op. 31, No. 3 recorded August 1986 at RCA Studio A, New York City
Art direction and design: M&Co., New York
Photography by Chris Callis
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MUSICIANS
Richard Goode, piano
