Beethoven: Op. 109, 110, 111 Fabrizio Chiovetta

• Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827): Piano Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109:
• 1 Piano Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109: I. Vivace ma non troppo. Adagio espressivo 03:35
• 2 Piano Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109: II. Prestissimo 02:24
• 3 Piano Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109: III. Gesangvoll, mit innigster Empfindung; Andante molto cantabile ed espressivo 12:43
• Piano Sonata No. 31 in A-Flat Major, Op. 110:
• 4 Piano Sonata No. 31 in A-Flat Major, Op. 110: I. Moderato cantabile molto espressivo 06:34
• 5 Piano Sonata No. 31 in A-Flat Major, Op. 110: II. Allegro molto 01:58
• 6 Piano Sonata No. 31 in A-Flat Major, Op. 110: III. Adagio, ma non troppo – Fuga. Allegro, ma non troppo 10:09
• Piano Sonata No. 32 in C Minor, Op. 111:
• 7 Piano Sonata No. 32 in C Minor, Op. 111: I. Maestoso. Allegro con brio ed appassionato 08:20
• 8 Piano Sonata No. 32 in C Minor, Op. 111: II. Arietta. Adagio molto semplice e cantabile 16:53
• Total Runtime 01:02:36

Info for Beethoven: Op. 109, 110, 111

By the time Beethoven came to compose the last three of his 32 piano sonatas, written, he said, “in a single breath” and conceived as a unified whole, he was almost completely deaf. Dense and complex, these innovative works pose many challenges and mark indelibly his farewell to the genre.

Fabrizio Chiovetta, piano

Fabrizio Chiovetta
Born in Geneva, with Swiss and Italian nationality, Fabrizio Chiovetta studied with Dominique Weber, John Perry, and Paul Badura-Skoda, becoming a favored disciple of the latter. He has given numerous concerts in Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East (Sommets Musicaux and Menuhin Festival in Gstaad, Lisztomanias, Victoria Hall, Berlioz Festival, Schloss Elmau, Tonhalle, Princeton Piano Festival, NCPA in Mumbai, National Center in Beijing, Oriental Art Center in Shanghai).

He has performed under the direction of Gábor Takács-Nagy, Arie van Beek, Mikael Toms, and Diego Matheuz. He is also a highly sought-after chamber musician, performing with partners such as the Belcea Quartet, Patrick Messina, Henri Demarquette, Benjamin Appl, Gautier Capuçon, Lise Berthaud, Pierre Fouchenneret, Camille Thomas, Alexandra Conunova, Sarah Nemtanu, Silvia Careddu, Sophie Karthäuser, Marc Coppey, Samuel Hasselhorn, and Werner Güra.

He premiered Tristan Murail's solo piano piece "Le rossignol en amour" and made the first recording of chamber works by Arvo Pärt, Jan Rääts, and André Previn. Also an improviser, he collaborates with musicians from various backgrounds (Vincent Ségal, Grégoire Maret, Marthe Keller).

His recordings for Palexa, Claves Records, and Aparté of works by Schumann, Schubert, Haydn, Mozart, Bach, and Beethoven have been praised by critics (Diapason, CHOC de CLASSICA, FonoForum, American Music Guide).

His latest Schumann album was awarded an "Editor's Choice" by Gramophone and a 10/10 by Classics Today.

Fabrizio Chiovetta has been teaching at the Haute école de musique de Genève on the sites of Geneva and Neuchâtel since 2009.

"His playing is distinguished by its elegance, sense of balance, and refinement." - France Musique

Booklet for Beethoven: Op. 109, 110, 111