Beethoven's Early Period - Piano Sonatas 1-6

Livestream from June 14, 2021 - July 6, 2021

(Series to be continued in August)

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Mark Salman presented five lectures via livestream on the first six piano sonatas from Beethoven's early period (1792-1802). Mr. Salman discussed:

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• The work's origins

• Its place among Beethoven's sonatas and other works

• What makes each sonata unique 

• In-depth analysis of the form and construction of each sonata

• Insights into performance and interpretative issues

 

Following each lecture was be a performance of the discussed sonata(s), previously video-recorded in Mr. Salman's studio. 

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For those unable to attend live, the links to lectures and performances are available on the website for continued viewing.

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Schedule:

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• Monday, June 14, 2021 @ 7:30 pm
  Introduction, and Sonata No. 1 in F Minor Op. 2#1
   

• Saturday, June 19, 7:30 pm
  Sonata No. 2 in A Major, Op. 2#2, and Sonata No. 3 in C Major, Op. 2#3
   

• Monday, June 21, 2021 @ 7:30 pm
  Sonata No. 4 in E-flat Major, Op. 7
   

• Monday, June 28, 2021 @ 7:30 pm
  Sonata No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 10#1
   

• Tuesday, July 6, 2021 @ 7:30 pm
  Sonata No. 6 in F Major, Op. 10#2
   

• The series will be continued in August. Stay tuned for details.

 

View the livestreams and performances from here or by using the "View Lectures / Performance" button below.

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Performance videos will be available the day prior to the related lecture.

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