András Schiff Beethoven Lecture-Recitals
András Schiff last performed the complete Beethoven piano sonatas at Wigmore Hall from 2004–6 to overwhelming critical acclaim, with the editor of the Guardian, Alan Rusbridger, describing one particular performance as ‘a riveting mixture of erudition, analysis, passion, wit and memory’.
On the day before each of the eight recitals in the series, the world-renowned pianist, pedagogue and lecturer gave a lecture-recital in which he explored the works to be performed. Deeply engaging and insightful, these thought-provoking lecture-recitals, recorded live at the Hall, are available below as eight audio lecture-recitals.
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Podcast: András Schiff Beethoven Lecture Recitals
Beethoven Lecture Recitals Part 1
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Beethoven Lecture Recitals Part 2
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Beethoven Lecture Recitals Part 3
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Beethoven Lecture Recitals Part 4
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Beethoven Lecture Recitals Part 5
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Beethoven Lecture Recitals Part 6
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Beethoven Lecture Recitals Part 7
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Beethoven Lecture Recitals Part 8
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