Klaviersonaten / Nr. 14 Cis-Moll Op. 27 Nr.2 (Mondscheinsonate) / Nr.19 G-Moll Op.49 Nr.1 / Nr.20 G-Dur Op.49 Nr.2

Released in 1957 on the Opera label, this recording features the German pianist Erik Then-Bergh performing a selection of Beethoven's piano sonatas, most notably the 'Moonlight' Sonata. During the mid-20th century, the Opera label served as a budget-conscious outlet for classical music recordings in Germany, often catering to a growing post-war audience interested in accessible high-fidelity releases of the standard repertoire.

Erik Then-Bergh was a respected pedagogue and interpreter of the Germanic classical tradition. His approach to these sonatas is characterized by a focused, disciplined technical execution that aligns with the mid-century European school of performance. This record captures a period where the interpretation of Beethoven was shifting toward a more structured, objective style, moving away from the overt romanticism that had dominated earlier decades.