Haydn: Piano Sonatas, Vol. 2 John O'Conor

• Franz Joseph Haydn (1732 - 1809): Piano Sonata in D Major, Op. 30 No. 3, Hob.XVI:37:
• 1 Piano Sonata in D Major, Op. 30 No. 3, Hob.XVI:37: I. Allegro con brio 04:19
• 2 Piano Sonata in D Major, Op. 30 No. 3, Hob.XVI:37: II. Largo e sostenuto 02:34
• 3 Piano Sonata in D Major, Op. 30 No. 3, Hob.XVI:37: III. Finale. Presto ma non troppo 02:57
• Piano Sonata in E-Flat Major, Op. 69, Hob.XVI:49:
• 4 Piano Sonata in E-Flat Major, Op. 69, Hob.XVI:49: I. Allegro 07:07
• 5 Piano Sonata in E-Flat Major, Op. 69, Hob.XVI:49: II. Adagio e cantabile 08:18
• 6 Piano Sonata in E-Flat Major, Op. 69, Hob.XVI:49: III. Tempo di minuet 03:58
• Piano Sonata in C Major, Op. 79, Hob.XVI:50:
• 7 Piano Sonata in C Major, Op. 79, Hob.XVI:50: I. Allegro 08:08
• 8 Piano Sonata in C Major, Op. 79, Hob.XVI:50: II. Adagio 05:36
• 9 Piano Sonata in C Major, Op. 79, Hob.XVI:50: III. Allegro molto 02:26
• Piano Sonata in C Major, Op. 30 No. 1, Hob.XVI:35:
• 10 Piano Sonata in C Major, Op. 30 No. 1, Hob.XVI:35: I. Allegro con brio 05:26
• 11 Piano Sonata in C Major, Op. 30 No. 1, Hob.XVI:35: II. Adagio 05:39
• 12 Piano Sonata in C Major, Op. 30 No. 1, Hob.XVI:35: III. Finale. Allegro 02:53
• Piano Sonata in G Major, Op. 37 No. 1, Hob.XVI:40:
• 13 Piano Sonata in G Major, Op. 37 No. 1, Hob.XVI:40: I. Allegro innocente 07:37
• 14 Piano Sonata in G Major, Op. 37 No. 1, Hob.XVI:40: II. Presto 03:07
• Total Runtime 01:10:05

Info for Haydn: Piano Sonatas, Vol. 2

The celebrated artistry of John O'Conor returns to the Steinway label with the second volume of a continuing series of Sonatas by Haydn. "A pianist of unbounding sensitivity" (Gramophone). "He represents a vanishing tradition that favors inner expression and atmosphere over showmanship and bravura" (Chicago Tribune). "Impeccable technique and musicality... it would be hard to imagine better performances" (Sunday Times- London). "This artist has the kind of flawless touch that makes an audience gasp" (Washington Post) "Exquisite playing" (New York Times). The Irish pianist John O'Conor has been gathering wonderful reviews for his masterly playing for over forty years. He studied in his native Dublin, in Vienna with Dieter Weber, and was tutored by the legendary Wilhelm Kempff. His unanimous 1st Prize at the International Beethoven Competition in Vienna in 1973 opened the door to a career that has brought him all around the world.

John O'Conor, piano

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