Beethoven: The Revolution Begins: The Piano Sonatas Op. 2 at National Liberal Club, London on Tuesday 24th June 2025

Beethoven: The Revolution Begins

The Piano Sonatas Op. 2

Part of the Kettner Concerts in London 2025 Series

Add to my Calendar 24-06-2025 19:00 24-06-2025 21:00 36 Beethoven: The Revolution Begins Join acclaimed pianist and Kettner Concerts co-artistic director Cristian Sandrin for an extraordinary 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 elegant surroundings of the National Liberal Club - 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 National Liberal Club, London DD/MM/YYYY

Details

National Liberal Club
1 Whitehall Place
Westminster
London
SW1A 2HE
England

Tuesday 24th June 2025
7:00 PM

Tickets

Prices: £25 (£10 for Students and Under 30s)
Season tickets: N/A
Booking line: N/A
Book Tickets

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

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Programme Note

Join acclaimed pianist and Kettner Concerts co-artistic director Cristian Sandrin for an extraordinary 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 elegant surroundings of the National Liberal Club - 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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