Boris Giltburg set out to perform all of Beethoven’s 32 Sonatas in 2020. Here, Piano Sonata No.16 in G major, Op. 31, No.1
Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 16 in G major, Op. 31, No. 1
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Israeli pianist, Boris Giltburg, decided to turn the pandemic of 2020 into a passion project. Spurred on by love and admiration for Beethoven, he set out to perform all of his 32 piano sonatas.
Ludwig van Beethoven wrote 32 mature piano sonatas between 1795 and 1822. They ended up comprising what many regard as one of the most important complete collections in the history of music. German conductor Hans von Bülow even referred to them as the New Testament of piano literature.
Giltburg performs Piano Sonata No. 26 in E flat major, Op. 81, ‘Les Adieux.’
(Director), Boris Giltburg (Piano)