My second piano concerto is subtitled “Ode to Beethoven”, which is an indication of my appreciation of the music of Ludwig van Beethoven, only rivalled by my mega liking for the works of Mozart, Chopin, Bach, Liszt, Schubert, and Handel. I have studied four of Beethoven’s piano concertos (1,3-5), and about 20 of the piano sonatas. In this section, I will be presenting my performances of some sonatas, but also some easier pieces that are favourites with relative beginners and amateurs but avoided by more advanced players and professionals, perhaps for fear of sounding like beginners. My opinion is that advanced players should be able to “educate” relative beginners with their performances of the simpler pieces by demonstrating effortless mastery of piano playing and advanced unaffected musicianship.
First, though, how about a gentle quiz about Ludwig van Beethoven’s piano solo pieces! Then, look below the quiz for more content that I think will impress you. Bear in mind also that I am constantly working to bring you better and better content because, as the saying goes “premium content is king”, certainly for great subscribers like yourselves.
