Beethoven: The Revolution Begins: The Piano Sonatas Op. 2 at Holywell Music Room, Oxford on Sunday 15th June 2025

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Beethoven: The Revolution Begins

The Piano Sonatas Op. 2

Part of the Kettner Concerts in Oxford 2025 Series

Add to my Calendar 15-06-2025 18:00 15-06-2025 20:00 36 Beethoven: The Revolution Begins Join the acclaimed pianist and Kettner Concerts co-artistic director Cristian Sandrin for an evening showcasing Beethoven's complete Opus 2 Piano Sonatas - the young composer's bold declaration and his emerging unique voice within the musical world of Vienna. Written to challenge the mastery of Mozart and Haydn, these three ambitious sonatas marked Beethoven's explosive debut in the world of piano sonatas. Experience the revolutionary spirit of young Beethoven as his unique voice emerges through brilliant technical passages, dramatic emotional contrasts, and surprising innovations that would forever change classical music. Witness the complete cycle performed in the Holywell Music Room, the prime venue in the heart of Oxford - a rare opportunity to trace the evolution of Beethoven's genius across three remarkable works that announced the arrival of one of history's greatest musical revolutionaries.“Bold and courageous” - Classical Voice America "a wonderful Beethoven interpreter" - Piano News Germany “Sandrin expresses the sounds with infinite subtlety” - Nieuwe Noten Netherlands "A brave new world" - BBC Music Magazine Holywell Music Room, Oxford DD/MM/YYYY

Details

Holywell Music Room
Holywell Street
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX1 3SD
England

Sunday 15th June 2025
6:00 PM

Programme

Ludwig van Beethoven – Piano Sonata no.1 in F minor, Op.2 no.1
Ludwig van Beethoven – Piano Sonata no.2 in A major, Op.2 no.2
Ludwig van Beethoven – Piano Sonata no.3 in C major, Op.2 no.3

Performers

Cristian Sandrin – Piano

Programme Note

Join the acclaimed pianist and Kettner Concerts co-artistic director Cristian Sandrin for an evening showcasing Beethoven's complete Opus 2 Piano Sonatas - the young composer's bold declaration and his emerging unique voice within the musical world of Vienna.

Written to challenge the mastery of Mozart and Haydn, these three ambitious sonatas marked Beethoven's explosive debut in the world of piano sonatas. Experience the revolutionary spirit of young Beethoven as his unique voice emerges through brilliant technical passages, dramatic emotional contrasts, and surprising innovations that would forever change classical music.

Witness the complete cycle performed in the Holywell Music Room, the prime venue in the heart of Oxford - a rare opportunity to trace the evolution of Beethoven's genius across three remarkable works that announced the arrival of one of history's greatest musical revolutionaries.

“Bold and courageous” - Classical Voice America

"a wonderful Beethoven interpreter" - Piano News Germany

“Sandrin expresses the sounds with infinite subtlety” - Nieuwe Noten Netherlands

"A brave new world" - BBC Music Magazine

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