Count Waldstein, a protector of Ludwig van Beethoven, wrote in 1792 that Beethoven would receive "Mozart's spirit from Haydn's hands," a prophecy that proved true for his early and mature works.
Performer Biography
Olivier Charlier, a leading French violinist, graduated with a First Prize from the Paris Conservatoire at 14 and was mentored by Nadia Boulanger, Yehudi Menuhin, and Henryk Szeryng.
Composition History
The Sonata No. 5, Op. 24, nicknamed the "Spring Sonata" after Beethoven's death, was based on sketches from 1794 and 1795.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in Paris at the auditorium of the 17th arrondissement conservatory from August 28 to 30, 2019.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Beethoven's works stand at the crossroads between classicism and romanticism, as he championed the breaking of classical forms.
Composition History
The Sonata No. 6, Op. 30, was composed in 1802, the same year as Beethoven's emotionally charged Heiligenstadt Testament, where he confronted his irreversible deafness.
Composition History
The Sonata No. 10, Op. 96, was composed in 1812, around the same time as Beethoven's Seventh and Eighth Symphonies, and was dedicated to his pupil Archduke Rudolf.
