Each movement in the "Fly On The Wall" filming process was captured in a single, uncut take, allowing for a live performance feel.
Composer Biography
Beethoven consistently pushed the boundaries of keyboard instruments, often using the highest note available to him at the time in his compositions.
Compositional Technique
In his Piano Sonata No. 28, Op. 101, Beethoven masterfully delays the strong resolution to the home key of A major until the opening of the finale, building subconscious anticipation.
Recording & Production
The filming process itself became an accelerated stage of preparation, as pianist Boris Giltburg could listen to takes in studio-quality sound and adjust his playing.
Recording & Production
This album is part of a project by pianist Boris Giltburg to learn and film all 32 Beethoven sonatas in 2020, collaborating with filmmaker Stewart French of Fly On The Wall.
Recording & Production
The recordings on this album are derived from films produced in a "Fly On The Wall" format, combining elements of live performance with studio recording.
Compositional Technique
The 'Hammerklavier' Sonata, Op. 106, is notable for Beethoven's nearly obsessive use of the motif of a third, both rising and falling, which unifies the entire work.
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