BEETHOVEN, L. van: Piano Sonata No. 10 (Behind the Notes - Boris Giltburg Introduces Piano Sonata No. 10)
Piano Sonata No. 10 in G Major, Op. 14, No. 2
Composer: Beethoven, Ludwig van
Giltburg, Boris
Catalogue Number: NVF1315
UPC: 730099631518
The other sonata of the pair, No. 10 in G major, is a real hidden gem. The outpouring of loving emotion in the first movement - outwardly tender, yet full of inner ardour - presents a Beethoven we haven't really encountered so far in the cycle. The personal nature of the music is reflected in the parlando ('speaking') effect - music which seems to imply spoken words - particularly in the second theme, with its many repeated, entreating notes. None of those were necessarily new or original, but the sincerity of emotion and the lack of theatricality make the music particularly endearing.
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.
