KnowraBeethoven piano sonatasLinked fromLinked fromThe 9 pages that link to Beethoven piano sonatas, each with the reason it gives.All 9Broader topic 6Related 2Compared with 1Claudio ArrauBroader topic: Arrau’s complete recordings of the cycle became central evidence of his Beethoven interpretation.Sviatoslav RichterRelated: Richter’s performances joined structural force to close attention to Beethoven’s changing styles.Artur SchnabelBroader topic: Schnabel’s complete recording of the cycle became a landmark in recorded Beethoven interpretation.Schubert piano sonatasCompared with: Their concentrated motivic argument contrasts with Schubert’s frequent emphasis on melodic breadth.Rudolf SerkinBroader topic: Serkin’s performances of these works were central to his reputation as a Beethoven interpreter.Murray PerahiaBroader topic: His recordings make these sonatas a central part of his Beethoven interpretations.Emil GilelsRelated: Gilels’s performances of the sonatas are central to his recorded Beethoven legacy.Wilhelm BackhausBroader topic: Backhaus’s complete recordings helped establish his reputation as a major Beethoven interpreter.Wilhelm KempffBroader topic: Kempff recorded the complete cycle twice, making these sonatas a defining part of his legacy.