Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Nos. 8-18 "On search of new paths"
8/27/2021, 38 Tracks, 3:53:04
Featuring
Tobias Koch
Ludwig van Beethoven
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Instruments
This recording features three Viennese fortepianos from the collection at Bad Krozingen Castle, dating from 1803, 1810, and 1816.
Interpretation
The performer, Tobias Koch, uses Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach's "Essay on the True Art of Keyboard Playing" as a guide for interpreting Beethoven's sonatas.
Performer Biography
Tobias Koch, the performer, is known for his versatility and curiosity for historical keyboard instruments, and has released over 40 CD recordings.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Beethoven, the composer, expressed dissatisfaction with his earlier works around 1802, stating he wanted to "embark on a new path."
Composition History
The sonatas on this album, composed between 1797 and 1802, represent a transitional period for Beethoven, anticipating his 'middle period' of composition.
Compositional Technique
Beethoven's Op. 31 sonatas can be perceived as a "meta-sonata" of ten movements, portraying the stages of 'beginning, middle, and conclusion'.
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