Soloist: Giltburg, Boris

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Composer: Beethoven, Ludwig van

Piano Sonata No. 3 in C Major, Op. 2, No. 3

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Venue: Fazioli Concert Hall, Sacile

Date of Concert: 2020

Playing Time: 00:25:10

Television Director: French, Stewart

Catalogue Number: NVF1222

UPC: 730099622219

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As with the 3 Trios Op. 1, also among the 3 Sonatas Op. 2, it was the final, third work which was to be the culmination of the opus. After the passion and darkness of the F minor sonata, and the easy, warm eloquence of the A major sonata, Beethoven turned to C major for a work of explosive brilliance. Virtuosity is the core trait of the music, whether serious or humorous, thundering or quick-fingered. One can imagine Beethoven proclaiming with happy self-assuredness: 'look what I can do at the piano, no holds barred!' And yet there's nothing empty or ostentatious here: the technical brilliance rests upon a glowing musical foundation, and there's so much atmosphere, colour and narrative throughout to complement the passage work. The slow movement, too, stands out in its emotional maturity and often exquisite beauty - its deep musicality wonderfully balancing the fireworks of the fast movements.

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