Sebastián is a true Beethovenian, he breathes and experiences Beethoven's every single emotion, of true love, drama, passion, desperation, beauty and darkness. Living Beethoven with every key stroke is an experience of monumental inner impact, only at reach for the daring soul and the truly talented soloist.

Famous for his deeply moving and highly original interpretations and dazzling mastery of his repertoire, Sebastián starts this travel through the universe of Beethoven in this Volume 1 with three of his first Sonatas from 1795 and 1796, all of them dedicated to Jospeh Haydn: Piano Sonata No. 1 in F minor, Op. 2, No. 1; Piano Sonata in A major, Op. 2, No. 2; and Piano Sonata No. 3 in C major, Op. 2, No. 3. From tense, agitated feelings to lyrical themes and athletic movements with bright disposition, this Volume 1, takes you on a trip of color, introspection and emotion.

Hear Beethoven as you have never heard it before, getting lost in the world of invigorating ideas and emotional virtuosity that has made Sebastián Forster one of the outstanding interpreters of the classical repertoire currently working on the world stage today.

1. Piano sonata no 1 in F minor op 2-1 1 Allegro (Ludwig van Beethoven)
2. Piano sonata no 1 in F minor op 2-1 2 Adagio (Ludwig van Beethoven)
3. Piano sonata no 1 in F minor op 2-1 3 Menuetto- Allegretto (Ludwig van Beethoven)
4. Piano sonata no 1 in F minor op 2-1 4 Prestissimo (Ludwig van Beethoven)
5. Piano sonata no 2 in A major op 2-2 1 Allegro vivace (Ludwig van Beethoven)
6. Piano sonata no 2 in A major op 2-2 2 Largo appassionato (Ludwig van Beethoven)
7. Piano sonata no 2 in A major op 2-2 3 Scherzo- Allegretto (Ludwig van Beethoven)
8. Piano sonata no 2 in A major op 2-2 4 Rondo- Grazioso (Ludwig van Beethoven)
9. Piano sonata no 3 in C major op 2-3 1 Allegro con brio (Ludwig van Beethoven)
10. Piano sonata no 3 in C major op 2-3 2 Adagio (Ludwig van Beethoven)
11. Piano sonata no 3 in C major op 2-3 3 Scherzo- Allegro (Ludwig van Beethoven)
12. Piano sonata no 3 in C major op 2-3 4 Allegro assai (Ludwig van Beethoven)

Listen to: the entire album.

Release date: 3/26/2010
Sebastian Forster lives in New Jersey USA

Tagged as: Classical, Classical Period, Romantic Era, Instrumental Classical, Classical Piano, Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven

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2. Dances and Suites of Rameau and Couperin by American Baroque: Spectacular Baroque and Classical chamber music
3. A Harper's Holiday in Wales by Cheryl Ann Fulton: World-class performer and teacher of Medieval, Baroque, Welsh triple, Celtic and Concert harps.
4. Mozart 4 Quartets for Strings and Winds by American Baroque: Spectacular Baroque and Classical chamber music
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6. Christmas Music by Magnatune Compilation: the best music from Magnatune
7. Bach and Telemann - Sonatas, Preludes and Fantasias by Voices of Music: Lilting Renaissance & Baroque vocal interpretations
8. Patrons of the Lute by Daniel Shoskes: A feast of Baroque lute
9. Meditative Guitar by Jeff Wahl: acoustic new age and jazz guitar.
10. By The Way by Tilopa: healing magic of the japanese zenflute
11. SL Weiss on 11 Strings by Paul Berget: renaissance lute, modernized.
12. Mistral by Shira Kammen: early folk and celtic music.
13. The Castle of the Holly King by Shira Kammen: early folk and celtic music.
14. Litha by Skarazula: medieval European, Turkish and Arabic music
15. She Waits by Alan Marchand: Toe Teasin' Jazz Tunes For All Occasions
16. Orpheus by Federico Moscogiuri: Original and evocative lute music
17. Cimarosa on Guitar by Daniel Estrem: colorful classical guitar
18. Angelorum - The Harps in the Trees by Cheryl Ann Fulton: World-class performer and teacher of Medieval, Baroque, Welsh triple, Celtic and Concert harps.
19. Elizabeth's Lutes by Alex McCartney: Reflective, historically-informed performance on the lute
20. Les Larmes of Johannes Fresneau by Edward Martin: vihuela, renaissance and baroque lute

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