Beethoven from 1792 to 2026 II
Overview
Intro
Chronicles
Ludwig van Beethoven is more than just a musician; he is a major cultural phenomenon. Having arrived in Vienna in 1792 to forge a musical career, he managed to establish himself as Europe’s greatest composer following Haydn’s death in the early 19th century. Since then, he has not only remained the cornerstone of the repertoire, but has embodied the Romantic myth of the creative hero better than anyone else, serving both as a model for our democratic modernity and as a standard-bearer for a wide variety of causes. These programmes, presented by the musicologist and conductor Adriano Giardina, will offer a historical overview, tracing Beethoven’s aesthetic, social and political impact over time. In addition, commentary on excerpts from his piano sonatas – performed by pianist Stephanie Gurga (17 October) – as a sort of laboratory for musical innovation, the composer’s hallmark, will shed light on the musical foundations of this influence. InfosAdriano Giardina speakerStephanie Gurga piano
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NODA BCVS - Salle de concerts et congrès Avenue de Tourbillon 22 1950 Sitten Switzerland |
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| Event Homepage | https://agenda.culturevalais.ch/fr/en/event/show/45030 |
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Event dates
- 17 October 2026