Beethoven's Op. 109

[djealnla]

I've used the search function but found nothing, so I thought I'd start a thread on this. Beethoven's Sonata No. 30 is my second favorite piano sonata of all-time (though his Op. 111 is constantly fighting for that place), and I'd like to get a really good recording of it. I've heard that Gilels plays it very well, but I'm curious about other recommendations as well. Thanks.

[perfect_pitch]

If you're looking for a good amateur recording... I performed this only two weeks ago:

https://www.pianostreet.com/smf/index.php?topic=37900.msg435333#msg435333

It might be worth a listen if you like.

[prongated]

I recall Vladimir Feltsman's to be of a very good standard.

[fnork]

As IŽve been listening more and more to recordings on historical instruments, I can warmly recommend Malcolm Bilsons recording, on fortepiano. Very touching, as I remember it.

Going to learn this piece myself soon...if IŽll have enough time for it...

[pianist1976]

Depends a lot on your taste but some of my favourites are Brendel, Kempff, and Barenboim. Also think that Ashkenazy's rendition is very special for me

[pianisten1989]

Download Spotify and go bananas...

[birba]

What's that?!  (spotify)

[pianist1976]

What's that?!  (spotify)

It's some kind of on-demand online radio broadcast. In a similar way to Youtube but only audio and using a software program, not a web application, you can find thousands and thousands of disc recordings.

https://spotify.com

[birba]

Crap!  I live in Italy.

[pianisten1989]

What, You don't have Spotify in italy?! What do you do all day?!

[birba]

Browse pianostreet.com...

[starlady]

I like Andras Schiff's performances. Also his lectures-at-the-keyboard on the sonatas (free at the Guardian web site) are marvelous.

--s.