Beethoven

Beethoven - Seven Bagatelles (Op. 33)

(Op. 33)

Beethoven’s Seven Bagatelles (Op. 33) are the kind of pieces pianists often discover by accident ...and then wonder why they aren’t played more often. They’re concise, full of character and wonderfully varied. Each bagatelle offers a self-contained world, whether witty and quick-footed, lyrically graceful, or tinged with gentle introspection. This... Read >>

Beethoven - Bagatelle in E-Flat Major (Op. 33 No. 1)

(Op. 33 No. 1)

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Beethoven - Sonata No. 30 in E Major

(Op. 109)

Written during Beethoven’s final creative period, the Sonata No. 30 in E Major (Op. 109) is a profoundly introspective work, both lyrical and transcendent in its emotional scope. In this lecture recital, Julian Jacobson offers insights into interpretation, voicing, pedalling and technical control to help pianists convey its intimate and... Read >>

Beethoven - Bagatelle in A-flat Major (Op. 33 No. 7)

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Beethoven - Sonata No. 4 in E-Flat Major (Op. 7)

(Op. 7)

Pianist and captain of The Piano Boat, Masayuki Tayama, gives a guided tour of Beethoven’s fourth sonata in E-flat major, Op. 7. In these eighteen videos, Masa explores background, style, interpretation, technical challenges and practice methods for each of the four movements.... Read >>

Beethoven on Board

Our Beethoven on Board project is an extensive undertaking in which we will be creating detailed video-walkthroughs for each of Beethoven's 32 piano sonatas. Presented by pianist Masayuki Tayama, the series is being filmed on board The Piano Boat which offers a new way of bringing classical music to audiences in and around London, surrounded by the intrigue and beauty of the canals. Videos exploring background, style, interpretation, technical challenges and practice methods for the following works are available to date with more to follow in due course: Sonata in F Minor, Op. 2 No.... Read >>

Beethoven - Bagatelle in E-Flat (No.1 from Seven Bagatelles, Op. 33)

ABRSM Grade 7 – A2

Beethoven wrote short pieces (which he called “trifles”) throughout his creative life, which he published in three collections. This piece is the first from the earliest set, op. 33. In rondo form (ABACABA with a generous coda), Beethoven brings variety to the main theme whenever it comes back. Graceful throughout with touches of humour, the player will need to respond imaginatively when phrases repeat.... Read >>

Beethoven - Sonata No. 23 in F minor ('Appassionata')

(Op. 57)

Concert pianist and piano professor Julian Jacobson gives a guided tour of Beethoven's Appassionata Sonata, Op. 57. In this detailed lecture performance, Julian gives insights on style and interpretation with further tips and suggestions for fingering and tackling some of the technical challenges!... Read >>

Beethoven - Bagatelle in A Major (Op. 33 No. 4)

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