Please join us for Part 4 of Exploring Beethoven's Piano Sonatas course, taught by Curtis faculty member and extraordinary concert artist, Jonathan Biss. This course is new and contains separate sets of lectures and sonatas that we not previously discussed. Specifically, in Part 4, we will cover Beethoven's Piano Sonatas Op. 2, No. 2, Op. 10, No. 3, Op. 28 and Op. 110. As with the other three Beethoven courses, it is not necessary to have taken the previous Exploring Beethoven's Piano Sonatas courses. We think you will be perfectly comfortable to start learning with Part 4, if you wish and go from here. There is always the option to go back to earlier parts at any time. Between these courses, there exists a large amount of additional resources and learning that might be helpful as you embark on Part 4. We certainly encourage you to take Parts 1, 2 and 3, if you have not yet. In the meantime, enjoy the class and Part 4 of Exploring Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas.
VB
The courses given by Jonathan Biss just get better and better. He demonstrates such empathy with the work and, of course, can play all the excerpts I have loved so very, very well.Thank you so much!
DK
A great thanks to the instructor. Wonderful course.
SS
Marvellous in-depth study of these sonatas, a privilege and a pleasure to attend
RG
Terrific content. Great instructor. Clear insights. Excellent demonstrations.
DK
Yet another exquisite overview and analysis course by Jonathan Biss. I will check every class he ever offers. Absolutely the best.
PC
I listen to these lectures every once in a while when I just heard or want to listen to Beethoven's sonatas.
SU
Well done as always...in terms of technical and artistic interpretation!
CW
A most enjoyable exploration of the Beethoven Sonatas. A wonderful resource for anyone studying music or simply listening to the Sonatas for enjoyment. Highly recommended!
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Amazing. I love "Exploring Beethoven's Piano Sonatas" and the magnificent work of a great and passionate instructor, Mr. Jonathan Biss. Thank you.
Yet another exquisite overview and analysis course by Jonathan Biss. I will check every class he ever offers. Absolutely the best.
This is an excellent course! Jonathan Biss is a fantastic instructor! The lectures are very informative. The discussion on all of the four Sonatas was always engaging. I found the lectures on the Sonata Op 110 to be very inspiring. I would highly recommend this course to any amateur musician (like myself). I can also imagine that professional musicians could learn a lot from the lectures as well.
Once again Biss comes through with a remarkable series of lectures. In particular, he opened the door to Op 110 , which was formerly pretty much a closed book to me. And I thought I knew Op 28 quite well (I studied it mysefl with my piano teacher way back when), but again he provided new insights. We're so fortunate to have these classes.
This has been an extraordinary Exploring Beethoven Sonatas - Part 4.
The lectures on the Sonatas were unique and so engaging...
The work on Sonata op. 110 reveals one of the most deep and emotional analysis of the work I have gone through.
Thank you so much. It has been a honor to share Jonathan Biss knowledge and wisdom.
Mr. Biss explores the sonatas covered in this course sensitively and with great aplomb. What I have gained from his lectures and his beautiful interpretation of the sonatas has given more than enough for me to delve further into my own efforts to better understand and to play these pieces. This is an incredible resource.
I have taken lots of MOOC courses, but these Beethoven Piano Sonata courses with Jonathan Bliss have been the very best. I have a much deeper understanding of the sonatas. Mr Bliss is such an engaging teacher and I enjoyed every minute of the course. I only hope there will be more to follow.
I have been a Beethoven lover for many years. So it is wonderful to have Mr. Biss analyze these masterpieces and show parts of Beethoven's genius that I hadn't known about. It is also a pleasure to hear your amazing playing. Thank you for sharing these courses. They are much appreciated.
Having completed the first three parts, I was eager to begin with the fourth. Again, Mr. Biss provides immense knowledge and insight into the following set of sonatas and after every course, I feel learned and confident to listen and understand the sonatas.
This is the fourth class in a series of 4 by this instructor. He is a concert pianist and plays clips of all the Beethoven sonatas for you from memory. He knows all about this music and explains it extremely well. I highly recommend the entire series
The courses given by Jonathan Biss just get better and better. He demonstrates such empathy with the work and, of course, can play all the excerpts I have loved so very, very well.
Thank you so much!
Mr. Biss is a wonderful teacher. He is able to convey his love of the music as well as help is students better appreciate these sonatas. The lessons learned will carry over to all my listening.
A most enjoyable exploration of the Beethoven Sonatas. A wonderful resource for anyone studying music or simply listening to the Sonatas for enjoyment. Highly recommended!
I listen to these lectures every once in a while when I just heard or want to listen to Beethoven's sonatas.
Marvellous in-depth study of these sonatas, a privilege and a pleasure to attend
Great playing demonstrating very interesting interpretation. Thankyou Jonathon
Terrific content. Great instructor. Clear insights. Excellent demonstrations.
Well done as always...in terms of technical and artistic interpretation!
Gives a very detailed explanation of Beethoven's sonatas.
A great thanks to the instructor. Wonderful course.