Name: Bomtempo: Complete Piano Sonatas by Luisa Tender
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Piano sonatas are pre-eminent in Bomtempo’s oeuvre. They show a diverse range of influences from Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven but contain many original features, not least incendiary scalar passages and dramatic hand crossings. Full of lyricism, counterpoint and often exceptional virtuosity, these features reach a peak in the monumental Piano Sonata, Op. 20, one of his most demanding piano compositions.
“I am very passionate about early nineteenth-century Portuguese history. This was the time when Portugal was invaded by Napoleon’s armies, when the king and his court fled to Brazil, a long time of war. This was also the time when Lisbon-born João Domingos Bomtempo composed most of his piano works. Bomtempo’s piano sonatas are a treasure of diversity. I love joking about the composer’s name: the literal translation meaning "good weather", much appreciated by those who visit our (mine and Bomtempo’s…) native country.” (Luísa Tender)
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Bomtempo: Complete Piano Sonatas

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Volume 1

1. Piano Sonata in F Major, Op. 1, "Grande Sonate" - Piano Sonata in F Major, Op. 1 "Grande": I. Allegro moderato

2. Piano Sonata in F Major, Op. 1, "Grande Sonate" - Piano Sonata in F Major, Op. 1 "Grande": II. Prestissimo assai

3. Piano Sonata in C Minor, Op. 5, "Grande Sonate" - Piano Sonata in C Minor, Op. 5 "Grande": I. Introdução - Largo - Allegro

4. Piano Sonata in C Minor, Op. 5, "Grande Sonate" - Piano Sonata in C Minor, Op. 5 "Grande": II. Minueto - Trio. Presto

5. Piano Sonata in C Minor, Op. 5, "Grande Sonate" - Piano Sonata in C Minor, Op. 5 "Grande": III. Larghetto

6. Piano Sonata in C Minor, Op. 5, "Grande Sonate" - Piano Sonata in C Minor, Op. 5 "Grande": IV. Finale. Presto

7. Piano Sonata in E-Flat Major, Op. 9, No. 1, "Grand Sonata" - Piano Sonata in E-Flat Major, Op. 9 No. 1 "Grand": I. Allegro maestoso cantabile

8. Piano Sonata in E-Flat Major, Op. 9, No. 1, "Grand Sonata" - Piano Sonata in E-Flat Major, Op. 9 No. 1 "Grand": II. Larghetto con molto espressione

9. Piano Sonata in E-Flat Major, Op. 9, No. 1, "Grand Sonata" - Piano Sonata in E-Flat Major, Op. 9 No. 1 "Grand": III. Finale. Allegro vivace

10. Piano Sonata in C Major, Op. 9, No. 2, "Grand Sonata" - Piano Sonata in C Major, Op. 9 No. 2 "Grand": I. Allegro comodo

11. Piano Sonata in C Major, Op. 9, No. 2, "Grand Sonata" - Piano Sonata in C Major, Op. 9 No. 2 "Grand": II. Andante con variazioni

12. Piano Sonata in C Major, Op. 9, No. 2, "Grand Sonata" - Piano Sonata in C Major, Op. 9 No. 2 "Grand": III. Rondo. Allegro moderato

13. Piano Sonata in C Major, Op. 13, "An Easy Sonata" - Piano Sonata in C Major, Op. 13 "An Easy Sonata": I. Allegro risoluto

14. Piano Sonata in C Major, Op. 13, "An Easy Sonata" - Piano Sonata in C Major, Op. 13 "An Easy Sonata": II. Largo

15. Piano Sonata in C Major, Op. 13, "An Easy Sonata" - Piano Sonata in C Major, Op. 13 "An Easy Sonata": III. Rondo. Allegro brillante

Volume 2

1. Piano Sonata in A-Flat Major, Op. 15, No. 1 - Piano Sonata in A-Flat Major, Op. 15 No. 1: I. Allegro

2. Piano Sonata in A-Flat Major, Op. 15, No. 1 - Piano Sonata in A-Flat Major, Op. 15 No. 1: II. Andante sostenuto

3. Piano Sonata in A-Flat Major, Op. 15, No. 1 - Piano Sonata in A-Flat Major, Op. 15 No. 1: III. Rondo. Allegro moderato

4. Piano Sonata in G Minor, Op. 15, No. 2 - Piano Sonata in G Minor, Op. 15 No. 2: I. Largo assai con molto expressione

5. Piano Sonata in G Minor, Op. 15, No. 2 - Piano Sonata in G Minor, Op. 15 No. 2: II. Presto assai

6. Piano Sonata in G Major, Op. 18, No. 1 - Piano Sonata in G Major, Op. 18 No. 1: I. Allegro moderato cantabile

7. Piano Sonata in G Major, Op. 18, No. 1 - Piano Sonata in G Major, Op. 18 No. 1: II. Andante sostenuto

8. Piano Sonata in G Major, Op. 18, No. 1 - Piano Sonata in G Major, Op. 18 No. 1: III. Rondo. Allegro brillante

9. Piano Sonata in F Minor, Op. 18, No. 2 - Piano Sonata in F Minor, Op. 18 No. 2: I. Allegro risoluto

10. Piano Sonata in F Minor, Op. 18, No. 2 - Piano Sonata in F Minor, Op. 18 No. 2: II. Adagio

11. Piano Sonata in F Minor, Op. 18, No. 2 - Piano Sonata in F Minor, Op. 18 No. 2: III. Allegro agitato

12. Piano Sonata in E-Flat Major, Op. 18, No. 3 - Piano Sonata in E-Flat Major, Op. 18 No. 3: I. Andante moderato assai

13. Piano Sonata in E-Flat Major, Op. 18, No. 3 - Piano Sonata in E-Flat Major, Op. 18 No. 3: II. Larghetto con moto espressione

14. Piano Sonata in E-Flat Major, Op. 18, No. 3 - Piano Sonata in E-Flat Major, Op. 18 No. 3: III. Allegro scherzando

15. Piano Sonata in E-Flat Major, Op. 20, "Grande Sonate" - Piano Sonata in E-Flat Major, Op. 20 "Grande": I. Allegro moderato assai

16. Piano Sonata in E-Flat Major, Op. 20, "Grande Sonate" - Piano Sonata in E-Flat Major, Op. 20 "Grande": II. Adagio con molto expressione

17. Piano Sonata in E-Flat Major, Op. 20, "Grande Sonate" - Piano Sonata in E-Flat Major, Op. 20 "Grande": III. Finale. Presto assai

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