Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata, First Movement, Amplified
The Beethoven Moonlight Sonata's first movement is not as simple as it seems; find historical context and tips on ways to interpret the piece with rubato. »
Beethoven Sonatas
Juilliard Students Perform to Save a Life
When Julliard students performed to raise funds for a young Georgian actor with leukemia, the Beethoven sonata seemed to echo his vulnerability and pain. »
Levitating with Scales in Adult Piano Lessons
After my parents had burdened the piano with so many antagonistic representations, the Russian playing the scales with such pure concentration was a relief. »
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