Beethoven's Sonata No. 12, Op. 26, includes a "Funeral March on the Death of a Hero" movement, which features a middle section with "military honors" including drum rolls and piccolo flutes.
Cultural Impact
The "Moonlight Sonata" (Sonata No. 14, Op. 27 No. 2) received its famous title from Berlin author and music critic Ludwig Rellstab, who was inspired during a nocturnal boat outing on Lake Lucerne.
Composer Biography
All three sonatas on this album were composed around 1800-1802, a period when Beethoven's deafness had begun, though he could still hear and play what he wrote.
Performer Biography
Daniel Heide, the pianist on this album, is a sought-after vocal accompanist and chamber musician who performs across Europe and Asia.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in February 2021 at Schloss Ettersburg in Weimar, Germany.
Performer Biography
Daniel Heide is the founder and artistic director of "Der lyrische Salon," a vocal recital series at Ettersburg Castle, which is one of the few worldwide devoted exclusively to art song.
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