At just 25 years of age, pianist Theo Fouchenneret boldly presents a Beethoven programme of extreme variety with the 'Waldstein' Sonata, no.21, which, with its massive textures and dynamic contrasts, seems to want to rival the sound of the orchestra, whereas no.29, the 'Hammerklavier', is marked by its savage onslaughts. In these works which pianists generally tackle very late in their career, Theo Fouchenneret displays astonishing authority. The power of his playing, full-toned and intense, invites us into a genuine, marvellously expressive interpretation with an astonishing range of timbres.
1 Piano Sonata No.21 in C_Major Op. 53, 'Waldstein' I. Allegro con brio 00:11:35 2 Piano Sonata No.21 in C_Major Op. 53, 'Waldstein' II. Introduzione: Adagio molto 00:03:26 3 Piano Sonata No.21 in C_Major Op. 53, 'Waldstein' III. Rondo: Allegro moderato - Prestissimo 00:09:53 4 Piano Sonata No.29 in B-Flat-Major Op. 106, 'Hammerklavier' I. Allegro 00:10:51 5 Piano Sonata No.29 in B-Flat-Major Op. 106, 'Hammerklavier' II. Scherzo: assai vivace 00:02:38 6 Piano Sonata No.29 in B-Flat-Major Op. 106, 'Hammerklavier' III. Adagio sostenuto 00:15:37 7 Piano Sonata No.29 in B-Flat-Major Op. 106, 'Hammerklavier' IV. Largo - Allegro risoluto 00:11:53