Kettner Concerts

Beethoven: The Revolution Begins

Tickets £15

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Acclaimed pianist Cristian Sandrin performs Beethoven's Three Piano Sonatas op. 2 —his ambitious debut rivalling Mozart and Haydn in Vienna.

Join acclaimed pianist and Kettner Concerts co-artistic director Cristian Sandrin for an extraordinary evening showcasing Beethoven's complete Opus 2 Piano Sonatas—the young composer's bold declaration and his emerging unique voice within the musical world of Vienna.

Written to challenge the mastery of Mozart and Haydn, these three ambitious sonatas marked Beethoven's explosive debut in the world of piano sonatas. Experience the revolutionary spirit of young Beethoven as his unique voice emerges through brilliant technical passages, dramatic emotional contrasts, and surprising innovations that would forever change classical music.

Join a special evening of music, witnessing the complete cycle of the Sonatas op. 2 in the heart of Oxford, at the Holywell Music Room — a rare opportunity to hear these works performed in one single evening.

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A brave new world

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Sandrin expresses the sounds with infinite subtlety

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