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Beethoven’s 3rd Symphony – Part 4 of 5
In his late twenties, Beethoven began experiencing buzzing and ringing sounds in his ears. In 1802, he wrote a distressing letter discussing his deteriorating hearing and the loneliness it brought…
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Beethoven’s Appassionata Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57 – 2nd Movement, Played by Valentina Lisitsa
Valentina Lisitsa, a Ukrainian pianist, performed Beethoven’s Sonata Op. 57 (Appassionata) in St. Paul. Known for her online presence on MySpace and YouTube, Lisitsa’s recital at Wigmore Hall showcased her…
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Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 17, Op. 31 – 3rd Movement
Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 17, Op. 31/2 “Tempest” is a composition from 1801/02. It is commonly known as “The Tempest,” but this title wasn’t given by Beethoven himself. Instead, it…
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Beethoven String Quartet in F Major, Op. 59, No. 1 – 2nd Movement
Beethoven’s String Quartet in F major, op. 59, no. 1 – 2nd movement is known as “Razumovsky.” It was commissioned by Count Andreas Razumovsky, the Russian ambassador in Vienna. This…
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Beethoven – Fur Elise on Guitar
Beethoven, known for his mastery in musical construction, used interlocking thematic devices and recurring motifs to achieve unity in his compositions. He innovated in various genres including symphonies, concerti, sonatas,…
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Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata, Performed by Eric Henderson
Watch Eric Henderson perform his classical guitar arrangement of Beethoven’s ‘Moonlight Sonata’. Download the sheet music for ‘Moonlight Sonata’ by Beethoven from Eric Henderson’s online store. Learn to play ‘Moonlight…
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Beethoven’s Appassionata – Piano Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57
Valentina Lisitsa performed a rehearsal run of Beethoven’s “Appassionata” piano sonata in Vienna’s Musikverein. Her first-class playing explored both the intimate and Olympian heights of the piece, with the highlight…
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Valentina Lisitsa Plays Beethoven Appassionata Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57
Valentina Lisitsa performed Beethoven’s Sonata Op. 57 (Appassionata) in St. Paul village, delivering a stunning and passionate rendition. Her performance showcased Beethoven’s mastery of classical and romantic ideals, with rhythmic…
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Beethoven – Moonlight Sonata, 1st Movement
Beethoven-Moonlight Sonata: 1st Mvt. – Famous composition by Beethoven, moonlit lake. Enjoy!…
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Allegro from Beethoven Sonata No. 12, Op. 26
Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 12 in A flat major, Op. 26 was composed around the same time as his First Symphony. Dedicated to Prince Karl von Lichnowsky, the sonata consists…
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Beethoven Symphony No. 8 in F Major – 4th Movement
Beethoven’s Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93 is a light-hearted symphony composed in 1812. It is sometimes referred to as “my little Symphony in F” by Beethoven himself….
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Beethoven’s Für Elise for Piano & Orchestra, Featuring Georgii Cherkin
Experience the world premiere of the first known version of Beethoven’s Für Elise for piano and symphony orchestra. While the piano part remains unchanged, the addition of the orchestra enhances…