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From The Archives - Beethoven For Piano

Ludwig van Beethoven
Ludwig van Beethoven

Ludwig van Beethoven defined piano playing in his own century and beyond. We’ll hear his most demanding sonata — The “Hammerklavier” — in a remarkable historic recording that’s both compelling and thought provoking.

Compositions and Recordings

Polonaise in C major, Op. 89
by Ludwig van Beethoven
Alfred Brendel, piano

Sonata No. 29 Op. 106 "Hammerklavier"
by Ludwig van Beethoven
Ernst Levy, piano

Frank Byrne is the host of From the Archives on 91.9 Classical KC.
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