Beethoven believed that immersing oneself in his music could elevate a listener beyond suffering.
Composition History
Beethoven's initial interest in the cello was stimulated during his 1796 visit to the Berlin court, where he collaborated with cellist Jean-Louis Duport.
Compositional Technique
Beethoven often compensated for the lack of a slow movement in his cello sonatas by using extended slow introductions, due to the limited sound of Viennese pianos at the time.
Composition History
Beethoven's cello and piano compositions span almost twenty years, from 1796 to 1815, covering five sonatas and three sets of variations.
Compositional Technique
Beethoven innovatively treated the cello as an equal partner to the piano, liberating it from its previous subordinate role in sonatas.
Instruments
The cello used in this recording was made by David Tecchler in Rome in 1706, and the bow by Eugene Sartory in France.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, Recanati Auditorium, in July 2001, using a Steinway D piano from Hamburg.
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