Description
What affect did Beethoven’s overbearing father have on his early musical development? Did Beethoven really play for Mozart? What was his relationship with his mother and brothers? Michael addresses these issues surrounding Beethoven’s childhood and eventual arrival in Vienna.
Written, narrated and performed by Michael Chertock
Musical excerpts taken from the following:
L. Van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58, I. Allegro Moderato
L. Van Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13 “Pathetique”, I. Grave
L. Van Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 1 in F minor, Op. 2, II. Adagio
J.S. Bach: Prelude in C Major, BWV 846
W.A. Mozart: Sonata No. 12 in F major, K332
W.A. Mozart: Fantasia in C minor, K475
L. Van Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 1 in F minor, Op. 2, I. Allegro
L. Van Beethoven: Piano Sonata No, 8 in C minor, Op. 13 “Pathetique”, III. Rondo
Musical excerpts recorded at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music in the Robert J. Werner Recital Hall.
Technical production provided by Tom Hughes Marketing Strategies
© 2018 Michael Chertock
