Les Adieux: Beethoven's Farewells

Beethoven’s piano sonatas are among the towering compositions in music history. But even in this heralded oeuvre, "Les Adieux" stands apart. Built into the score itself is a story of multiple departures, from joyous to bittersweet. William Kinderman, leading Beethoven scholar and accomplished concert pianist, guides us through this singular work. In this lecture-performance, he illuminates Beethoven’s genius. He is joined in conversation by musician Jancie Philippus.
This program is presented in partnership with the Illinois Program for Research in the Humanities at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
This program was recorded on November 2, 2014 as part of the 25th Anniversary Chicago Humanities Festival, Journeys: chf.to/2014Jour...
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