BEETHOVEN, L. van: Piano Sonata No. 14, "Moonlight" (Behind the Notes - Boris Giltburg Introduces Piano Sonata No. 14)
Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27, No. 2, "Moonlight"
Composer: Beethoven, Ludwig van
Giltburg, Boris
Catalogue Number: NVF1289
UPC: 730099628914
Seen as part of Op. 27, the Moonlight is like a dark shadow born in the afterglow of No. 13's light. To No. 13's myriad of moods it juxtaposes a single-minded unity of colour and expression, concentrated and powerful. It contrasts No. 13's loosely joined sections with a linear progression of defined, clearly structured movements. And to the wealth of positive, kind and benevolent emotions radiating from No. 13, it answers with a uniquely perceptive exploration of the darker corners of personal feeling.
Boris Giltburg is lauded worldwide as a deeply sensitive, insightful and compelling interpreter, with critics praising his impassioned approach to performance. This project to record all of Beethoven's 32 piano sonatas is a personal exploration for Giltburg, driven by curiosity and his profound respect for the composer.
