Beethoven/ Diatkine - Sonata 21 53 Carnaval 9At the time he composed this sonata, Beethoven was already struggling intensely against the handicap of his deafness. After his attack of deep despondency, accompanied by the suicidal thoughts to which the famous "Heiligenstadt Testament" bears witness, his extraordinary vitality regained the upper hand. He then declared to one of his pupils: "I am not satisfied yet with my works; I wish to take a new path." This renewed energy led first to his Sonata

Season three of THE NEIGHBORHOOD finds the Butlers and Johnsons continuing to find common ground

could have been the first scorpions to have a go

"What Mattered Most

with the sarabandes from three of Bach's suites for solo cello

horrible subject

Among them are the pavans

bassist Richard Simon

Grouplove - Broken Angel

notably featuring the songs of George and Ira Gershwin

an ideal weapon for demonstrating virtuosity and technical prowess

In 1710 the 24 year-old Porpora presented his opera Berenice in Rome with great success

Pathos Trio - Polarity