Complete Beethoven Piano Sonatas with Conversation, Part 1: “The Student of Haydn,” with Jeffrey Swann
About This Event
Pianist Jeffrey Swann begins a multi-part survey of Beethoven's complete piano sonatas at Bargemusic, opening with a program titled "The Student of Haydn." The evening frames Ludwig van Beethoven's early sonatas in the context of his teacher Joseph Haydn (1732–1809), the Austrian Classical composer often called the father of the symphony and the string quartet.
About the Artists
Ludwig van Beethoven
Ludwig van Beethoven, a monumental figure in the world of classical music, continues to captivate audiences with his timeless compositions, which range from the Classical era's elegance to the Romantic period's emotive depth.
Joseph Haydn
Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) was an Austrian composer of the Classical period, often referred to as the 'Father of the Symphony' and the 'Father of the String Quartet'.