Donald Macleod and pianist Angela Hewitt explore Beethoven's admiration for J.S. Bach and how his study of Bach's music informed his piano sonatas, including the Pathetique. Show more
Donald Macleod and pianist Angela Hewitt celebrate Beethoven's ability to write expressive music, in the singing or cantabile style, with music including Sonata No 27 in E minor. Show more
Donald Macleod and Angela Hewitt examine how Beethoven's music reflects the technical advancement of the piano in his writing for the instrument, including the Hammerklavier. Show more
Pianist Angela Hewitt joins Donald Macleod to discuss the wit to be found and enjoyed in Beethoven's piano music, including his Sonata No 18 in E flat major. Show more
