Complete Beethoven Piano Sonatas with Conversation Part 3: “Beethoven as Teacher and Popular Figure”
About This Event
This third installment of the complete Beethoven piano sonatas series, titled "Beethoven as Teacher and Popular Figure," pairs sonata performances with a conversation at Bargemusic. The program focuses on repertoire that documents Beethoven's move from Classical forms toward Romantic expression and on his role as pedagogue and public figure—works central to New York City's concert life.
About Complete piano sonatas
Ludwig van Beethoven wrote 32 mature piano sonatas between 1795 and 1822. Although originally not intended to be a meaningful whole, as a set they comprise one of the most important collections of works in the history of music. Hans von Bülow called them "The New Testament" of piano literature.
About the Artist
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.