Exploring
Beethoven

Sonata No. 30 in E major, Opus 109

See also

I  THURSDAY 28 MARCH
Sonata No 8 in C minor
‘Pathetique’, opus 13

II  THURSDAY 18 APRIL
Sonata No. 23 in F minor
‘Appassionata’ Opus 57

In this series of lecture-recitals, the eminent pianist and scholar Julian Jacobson takes us through three of Beethoven’s greatest sonatas, one early, one middle period and one late.

The history, genesis, structure and emotional content of each sonata will be explored, with time for questions before Julian gives a complete performance.

A wonderful opportunity to increase your understanding and appreciation of these famous and much-loved masterpieces.

£20 | Concs £15
Any 2   £35 | Concs £25

Series  £45 | Concs £30

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Sonata No. 30 in E major,
Opus 109

Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 30 in E major, Op. 109, composed in 1820, is the third-to-last of his piano sonatas.

In it, after the huge Hammerklavier Sonata, Op. 106, Beethoven returns to a smaller scale and a more intimate character.

It is dedicated to Maximiliane Brentano, the daughter of Beethoven's long-standing friend Antonie Brentano, for whom Beethoven had already composed the short Piano Trio in B♭ major WoO 39 in 1812.

Musically, the work is characterised by a free and original approach to the traditional sonata form. Its focus is the third movement, a set of variations that interpret its theme in a wide variety of individual ways.

(With thanks to WIKIPEDIA)

LONDON BEETHOVEN
MARATHON
November 2022

“… a phenomenal feat of
pianistic prowess, memory,
and sheer stamina….”

Malcolm Miller
‘MUSICAL OPINION’

“To listen to and enjoy the complete cycle of Beethoven piano sonatas in a single day is a both a rare treat and a challenge of concentration; to perform them is all the more so.  

At times, the piano’s sound reminded
 one of the indubitably unique
Beethovenian ‘klang’ associated
with great masters of the past such as Kempff, Schnabel or Serkin.

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