Sonata in D major. Op. 28 "Pastorale" - Beethoven Barenreiter SynopsisThis concert entitled Operatic Heroine

SynopsisThis concert entitled Operatic Heroine

His concertos

and all-rounded musical personality’ (The Straits Times)

An inspiring program that brings pianists together on one and two pianos

and Lord knows there are not many things of which I can say the same

Sonata in D major. Op. 28 "Pastorale" - Beethoven Barenreiter SynopsisThis concert entitled Operatic HeroineIn October 1801 Beethoven offered a grand sonata for the pianoforte to the Viennese Kunst und Industrie Comptoir. His sonata in D major which was published in the following year has been inseparably connected with its nickname ever since the first English edition proclaimed Sonate Pastorale on its title page. The musicologist Jonathan Del Mar, intimate connoisseur of Beethovens music, evaluates all sources and editions published during Beethovens