From the Archives: Beethoven Sonatas (Originally aired Friday, June 23, 2006)

Fishko Files | May 18, 2010
In this archival episode of The Fishko Files, Sara Fishko listens to Beethoven’s piano sonatas through the comments of some great pianists who play them. What is the attraction of these pieces? What do the sonatas tell us about Beethoven’s composing life?

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