Beethoven’s Piano Concerto #5, “Emperor”.
The Piano Concerto No. 5 was begun in 1809 during one of the most productive periods in Beethoven’s life. The same years also brought forth, among dozens of works, Symphonies No. 5 and 6, the …
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Who is Karina Canellakis?
Ms. Canellakis is a conductor and a violinist. She played in orchestras for several years and was encouraged to explore conducting. Earlier today I watched a video of her leading a performance of the Beethoven …
Beethoven’s ‘Eyeglass’ Duo for viola & cello
This duet for viola and cello was composed by Ludwig van Beethoven about 1795-98. Beethoven himself called this sonata movement for viola and violincello “Duett mitzweiobligaten Ausenglasern” (Duet requiring two pairs of spectacles). This edition …
Evgeny Kissin Plays Beethoven’s “Tempest Sonata”
When we look at Beethoven’s piano music and focus on the Piano Sonata No. 17 in D minor, op. 31/2, “Tempest”, we find a work that reflects Beethoven’s 1802 feelings. Its title, “Der Sturm”(The Tempest), …
Leonidas Kavakos and Enrico Pace Play Beethoven
The Sonata #3 for violin and piano by Beethoven always reminds me of music I heard at home. My father was an amateur violinist, and when I began to play the violin, I practiced this …