Wed 4 NovDoors 18:30
Beethoven: The Revolution Begins | Cristian Sandrin, piano
International Anthony Burgess Foundation · Manchester
Cristian Sandrin performs Beethoven's Op. 2 Piano Sonatas — ambitious works that announced the arrival of a bold new musical voice in Vienna “Bold and courageous” – Classical Voice America “Sandrin expresses the sounds with infinite subtlety” – Nieuwe Noten Netherlands "A brave new world" – BBC Music Magazine "An incredibly talented pianist" – Piano News Germany Join acclaimed pianist and Kettner Concerts co-artistic director Cristian Sandrin for an extraordinary evening showcasing Beethoven’s complete Op. 2 Piano Sonatas — three remarkable works that announced the arrival of a bold new voice in the musical world of Vienna. Written in 1794–95, these ambitious works built on the achievements of Mozart and Haydn while establishing Beethoven’s own distinctive voice. They marked his explosive debut in the world of piano sonatas. Experience the revolutionary spirit of young Beethoven through brilliant technical passages, dramatic emotional contrasts, and surprising innovations that would help reshape classical music. Witness the complete cycle performed in the unique surroundings of the International Anthony Burgess Foundation, in the heart of Manchester — a...
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