1. Piano Sonata No. 31 in A-Flat Major, Op. 110: I. Moderato Cantabile Molto Espressivo
2. Piano Sonata No. 31 in A-Flat Major, Op. 110: II. Allegro Molto
3. Piano Sonata No. 31 in A-Flat Major, Op. 110: III. Adagio, Ma Non Troppo - Fuga; Allegro, Ma Non Tro
4. Piano Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111: I. Maestoso - Allegro Con Brio Ed Appassionato
5. Piano Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111: II. Arietta - Adagio Molto Semplice E Cantabile
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Vinyl LP pressing. 2018 release. Tharaud records Beethoven for the first time! Beethoven's last three sonatas, Nos. 30, 31, 32, composed 1820-22. They are considered some of the most difficult works in the repertoire. The NY Times said "[Alexandre Tharaud] imbued the opening of Beethoven's Sonata No.31 (Op. 110) with a poetic introspection..." Arte broadcast of Alexandre performing Beethoven.