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The Beethoven Piano Sonatas

Marco Borggreve

New performance dates have been added for Beethoven Sonatas II, III, IV, V, VI & VII!

The journey from Beethoven's first piano sonata to his last is among the most astonishing and consequential achievements in the history of music. Esteemed pianist Gilles Vonsattel presents this monumental cycle in 14 concerts (a landmark first in CMS history) spanning the entire season—two in Alice Tully Hall, and 12 in the more intimate Rose Studio. Possessing consummate technique, stylistic integrity, and probing intellect, he has emerged as a descendant of history's most celebrated Beethoven interpreters.

Complementing the season-long exploration of the sonatas, Gilles Vonsattel will present a lecture series, providing a listener's guide and an interpreter's perspective from the piano. Each 75-minute lecture, delivered in the Rose Studio, explores different facets of Beethoven's creative process and his development as a composer.

Performances

Beethoven Piano Sonatas II

NEW DATE ADDED Thu, Nov 5 & Fri, Nov 6, 2026 Daniel and Joanna S. Rose Studio at CMS

Beethoven Piano Sonatas III

NEW DATE ADDED Tue, Dec 1 & Wed, Dec 2, 2026 Daniel and Joanna S. Rose Studio at CMS

Beethoven Piano Sonatas IV

NEW DATE ADDED Thu, Jan 14 & Fri, Jan 15, 2027 Daniel and Joanna S. Rose Studio at CMS

Beethoven Piano Sonatas V

NEW DATE ADDED Tue, Jan 26 & Wed, Jan 27, 2027 Daniel and Joanna S. Rose Studio at CMS

Beethoven Piano Sonatas VI

NEW DATE ADDED Mon, Mar 1 & Tue, Mar 2, 2027 Daniel and Joanna S. Rose Studio at CMS

Beethoven Piano Sonatas VII

NEW DATE ADDED Thu, Mar 11 & Fri, Mar 12, 2027 Daniel and Joanna S. Rose Studio at CMS

Beethoven Piano Sonatas VIII

Tue, Mar 30, 2027, 7:30 pm Alice Tully Hall

Lectures

Lecture Series

Beethoven Lecture II

Tue, Jan 19, 2027, 6:30 pm Daniel and Joanna S. Rose Studio at CMS
Lecture Series

Beethoven Lecture III

Tue, Mar 16, 2027, 6:30 pm Daniel and Joanna S. Rose Studio at CMS

Watch Free Lectures on the Beethoven Piano Sonatas

Pianist Gilles Vonsattel provides a listener's guide and an interpreter's perspective, exploring different facets of Beethoven's creative process and his development as a composer.

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