Four Beethoven sonatas for price of three: Pierre Réach

Pierre Réach

By David Karlin, 24 July 2023

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“you get the impression that Réach is calibrating the weight of every note for maximum effect”

Reviewed at Théâtre des Terrasses, Gordes on 23 July 2023

Beethoven, Piano Sonata no. 10 in G major, Op.14 no.2

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

Beethoven, Piano Sonata no. 23 in F minor "Appassionata", Op.57

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

Pierre Réach, Piano

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David Karlin

David is a co-founder of Bachtrack. He is a musical omnivore interested in almost all types of music, but with a particular love of Italian opera. You can contact him from this link.

Four Beethoven sonatas for price of three: Pierre Réach at Gordes