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No.3 on ClassicalCDGuide.com's list of must haves, Beethoven's - Pathétique and Moonlight Piano Sonatas by Alfred Brendel.
Beethoven is such an important composer that he has two recordings in the top three. While the symphonies show outward storm and fire, the piano sonatas give us a more personal view of the composer. The first movement of the "Moonlight" and the middle one of the "Pathétique" are so tender as to move the listener to tears. But the storm is not altogether missing; the "Pathétique" opening movement and the "Moonlight" finale contain some of Beethoven's most exciting music. Alfred Brendel gives a gripping performance.