Beethoven Sonata

[edward130603]

I am looking for a slow movement from Beethoven's early sonatas (before op.49) to play for next year.

For a competition (in about 11months) I will need to play 2 movements (not neccesarily from the same work) that are of contrasting styles.

For the fast movement, I have chosen Sonata n.18 op.31 No.3 (Presto con fuoco) so I am wondering if you guys have any suggestions for the other one...

[vviola]

I suggest the slow movement from either Op. 10 nº1, or the slow movement from sonata 7 (Op. 10 nº3). Both of these movements contrast the playful mood of the Presto I think.

[orangesodaking]

Not so difficult: Op. 10 No. 2, 2nd movement
Very difficult: Op. 22, 2nd movement

But if it's two pieces of contrasting styles, wouldn't it mean two different eras? (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, 20th century) or is it a Beethoven competition?

[edward130603]

Hmm, interesting choices.

And yes, it is, the competition rules are 2 Mvmts from Beethoven Sonatas Op.49 and earlier.

[yenz21]

You can chose the second movement of sonata no 8 Pathetique. It is slow.

[weissenberg2]

2nd movement of op.2 no.3 is great and not that hard