Beethoven’s three final sonatas constitute one of music’s great spiritual journeys, one which only a very few pianists are qualified to undertake. Steven Osborne, whose Beethoven has been widely acclaimed, need fear no comparisons.
My personal favorite is the Opus 110. It is difficult to provide the complex reasons for my choice. I will mention that I find the key of A-Flat to be a very soothing sound for me.
We hear the following:
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 30 in E major, Op. 109
- Steven Osborne (piano)
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 31 in A flat major, Op. 110
- Steven Osborne (piano)
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111
- Steven Osborne (piano)
Here is Daniel Barenboim performing the Sonata Opus 110 by Beethoven:
