Gulda plays Beethoven - Hammerklavier Sonata (Piano Sonata No. 29), Op. 106 (1/3)

Piano Sonata No. 29 in B flat major, Op. 106, "Große Sonate für das Hammerklavier" (1817-8) I. Allegro II. Scherzo: Assai vivace Friedrich Gulda performs the great Hammerklavier Sonata by Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), probably the most difficult work for piano he ever composed in terms of both technical demands and grasping the intricate structure of this lengthy, monumental sonata. You can find a good analysis of the sonata by Andras Schiff here: Part I - http://audio.theguardian.tv/sys-audio/Arts/Culture/2006/12/13/03-29_bflatmaj_op106.mp3 Part II - http://audio.theguardian.tv/sys-audio/Arts/Culture/2006/12/13/04-29_bflatmaj_106_2.mp3 I also enjoy listening to this sonata with the score: http://imslp.org/wiki/Piano_Sonata_No.29,_Op.106_%28Beethoven,_Ludwig_van%29