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Beethoven
Steven Isserlis cello; Robert Levin fortepiano
Date
Sat 14 Sep 2019, 11.30am
Duration
This concert will be approximately 1 hour in duration, without an interval
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Artists

  • Steven Isserliscello
  • Robert Levinfortepiano

Programme

  • Ludwig van Beethoven
    1770-1827
      • 12 Variations in F on 'Ein Mädchen oder Weibchen' from Mozart's Die Zauberflöte Op. 66
      • Cello Sonata in F Op. 5 No. 1
      • Cello Sonata in A Op. 69

Overview

Joining with fortepianist Robert Levin for this opening programme focussed on major cello sonatas dating from 1796 and 1807-8 respectively, Steven Isserlis also performs a set of Variations by the central composer of the weekend’s celebrations.

Beethoven Festival Weekend
Saturday’s concerts will be introduced by Beethoven specialist and Classic FM presenter John Suchet.

Our Beethoven Celebration has been made possible thanks to a lead gift from André and Rosalie Hoffmann, the Foyle Foundation, and additional support from the Beethoven Circle

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