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Leif Ove Andsnes - Beethoven Piano Sonatas

Leif Ove Andsnes (piano) performs at the Barbican in London. Beethoven: Piano Sonata No 11 in B flat; Piano Sonata No 30 in E; Variations in F; Piano Sonata No 23 (Appassionata).

Leif Ove Andsnes plays Beethoven piano sonatas at the Barbican.

Beethoven
Sonata No 11 in B flat major, Op.22
Sonata No 28 in A major, Op.101

8.15: Interval

8.35
Beethoven
Variations in F major, Op.34
Sonata No 23 in F minor, Op.57 (Appassionata)

Leif Ove Andsnes, piano

In 2012, multi award-winning Norwegian pianist Leif Ove Andsnes recorded the music of Beethoven for the first time in his career. Tonight he plays the Variations in F along with three of Beethoven's tempestuous, tuneful, beautiful and uplifting piano sonatas.

Presented by Martin Handley
Live from the Barbican Hall.

2 hours, 30 minutes

Broadcast

  • Tue 4 Mar 2014 19:30

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