Intimacy in letters and music: Beethoven with Sebastian Knauer at mozart@augsburg

By Philip May, 16 September 2013

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Reviewed at Fugger Castle Kircheim/Schwaben: Zedernsaal, Kirchheim in Schwaben on 8 September 2013

Beethoven, Piano Sonata no. 5 in C minor, Op.10 no.1

Beethoven, Piano Sonata no. 17 in D minor "Tempest", Op.31 no.2

Beethoven, Piano Sonata no. 14 in C sharp minor "Moonlight", Op.27 no.2

Hannelore Elsner, Narrator

Sebastian Knauer, Piano

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Philip May

A twice graduate of the RWCMD (BMus & MMus), Philip developed a strong interest in both early and 20th century music, particularly the works of the Second Viennese School and the late William Alwyn. A pianist and ensemble musician, Philip plays with the TripTych Trio and has a particular interest in orchestral and chamber music.