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- What is Beethoven's most famous sonata?
- Why is Waldstein sonata?
- What does Waldstein mean?
- Who is the best Beethoven interpreter?
What is Beethoven's most famous sonata?
Beethoven's 'Moonlight' Sonata (aka 'Piano Sonata No. 14 in C sharp minor Op. 27/2') is one of the most famous pieces of music ever written for the piano.
Why is Waldstein sonata?
The sonata's name derives from Beethoven's dedication to his close friend and patron Count Ferdinand Ernst Gabriel von Waldstein of Vienna. Like the Archduke Trio (one of many pieces dedicated to Archduke Rudolph), it is named for Waldstein even though other works are dedicated to him.
What does Waldstein mean?
German: habitational name from a place in Bohemia called Waldstein, named with Middle High German walt 'forest' + stein 'stone'.
Who is the best Beethoven interpreter?
Richard Goode and Paul Lewis rank among the most insightful Beethoven interpreters of their generations. At age 70, Goode is revered as something of a living master, whose performances of the celebrated composer's works are often placed alongside those of Wilhelm Kempff and Artur Schnabel.
