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Work: Piano Sonata no. 21 in C major "Waldstein", Op.53

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ComposerBeethoven, Ludwig van (1770-1827)
PeriodRomantic
Work typeInstrumental
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LondonThe Strand International Piano Series 2025/6 - The Rachmaninov Preludes

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Maiko Mori, Piano

ViennaRudolf Buchbinder

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LondonIsata Kanneh-Mason

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Chopin still reigns supreme in Bruce Liu’s Tanglewood recital

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No doubts about the Canadian pianist in Chopin or in jazz-inflected Nikolai Kasputin; reservations about his Rameau and Beethoven.
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A thrilling Waldstein caps Igor Levit's return to Wigmore Hall

Igor Levit has been a familiar companion to many during lockdown via live streams, but an all-Beethoven recital "in the flesh" at Wigmore Hall was outstanding.
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Bachtrack top ten: Ludwig van Beethoven

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Beethoven's achievements were huge; he composed the greatest symphony cycle ever, as well as string quartets, piano sonatas and concertos which all broke new ground.