These concerts are free to view but your donations are essential. We are relying on the generosity of our audience to make these concerts possible. Together we can continue to provide work for musicians and present live music from Wigmore Hall. If you are watching, please visit our website and make a contribution. Thank you. Paypal: Donate via American Friends of Wigmore Hall: A programme traversing Beethoven’s early period (Op. 2 No. 2 of 1794-5, the ‘Pastoral’ of 1801, the ‘Tempest’ of 1802) and middle period (Op. 90, 1814). The two nicknamed sonatas reflect possible connections in terms of the influence of Beethoven’s deep love of nature and admiration for Shakespeare’s play – though neither stems from the composer. Boris Giltburg piano Programme BEETHOVEN Piano Sonata No. 2 in A Op. 2 No. 2 Piano Sonata No. 17 in D minor Op. 31 No. 2 'Tempest' Piano Sonata No. 27 in E minor Op. 90 Piano Sonata No. 15 in D Op. 28 'Pastoral'
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