Peter Serkin’s intent during his performance last night in Shriver Hall of Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No.23 (“Appassionata”) seemed to be that of showing how badly the piece could be played. He ...

French pianist Pierre Laurent Aimard (ay-MAHR) plays the Sonata No. 23 "Appassionata", Op. 57, by Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827).

Piano Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57 'Appassionata': I. Allegro Assai Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor, Op. 57 'Appassionata': II. Andante con moto Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor, Op. 57 'Appassionata ...

Even as he struggled with the onset of deafness, Beethoven took the piano sonata into new realms of expressive power and beauty. Beethoven composed his Moonlight Sonata in 1801, the same year that — A ...

John Lill Beethoven’s “Appassionata,” Brahms intermezzos, and more from this pianist. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., 215-4747, seattlesymphony.org. $19 and up. 7:30 p.m. Wed., April 30. Seattle ...

The titles of these sonatas summon up a stormy, blood-and-thunder vision of Beethoven. That isn’t Ingrid Fliter’s way. Her approach is grandly spacious, and full of the subtle pedal effects you ...