Beethoven Sonata SeriesThe young Japanese pianist Hiroko Sasaki is in the spotlight today as our series of the Beethoven piano sonatas continues. She plays the Piano Sonata No. 1, Op. 1, No. 2 in ...

Absolutely; the focus and stamina were such that a sinking would have been impossible. Any difficulties rest with us, and I confess I have a problem with the biggest movements. Like much in late ...

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During 2003, renowned Portuguese pianist Artur Pizarro performed an epic 8-concert cycle of all 32 Beethoven Sonatas at St John's, Smith Square, London. Comprehensive programme notes on each Sonata ...