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Would Beethoven take care of his score?
Beethoven’s 32 piano sonatas represent the ultimate milestone for a pianist. Everybody knows that. Yet there are plenty of different point of views about the right interpretation of this musical testament. Since great pianists began in the nineteenth century to … Continue reading
Faithful pianists don’t cheat Beethoven!
Textual fidelity, accurate reading of the score, focussed analyzing of the notes, meticulous reproduction of the dynamic indications, objective reconstruction of the composition, parsimonious use of the pedal, keen performance…we can go on. This could be the description of the … Continue reading
Is Beethoven masculine?
A woman plays Beethoven „ Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy.” (L.v.Beethoven) Beethoven used these words to make a clear statement to the people of his time and to posterity. He considered music as the highest … Continue reading