Beethoven Piano Sonatas
Beethoven’s 32 piano sonatas comprehensively defined the sonata and revolutionized pianistic technique.
John Gibbons holds a Ph.D. in music composition from the University of Chicago. He teaches music appreciation classes at the Universality of Chicago’s Graham School and at Newberry Library. He also offers private piano lessons in the Chicago area.
Bonnie Gibbons is a web site developer and SEO with a background in classical music. She might be persuaded to teach a few cello lessons in the Chicago area.
Beethoven’s 32 piano sonatas comprehensively defined the sonata and revolutionized pianistic technique.
Saturday, January 23. Chicago, IL. Beethoven's biography | List of symphonies and musical overview
A single-day version of this eight-week class. Register online or call 773-702-1722.
This daylong seminar examines musical masterpieces that transformed western music and will include compositions by Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Wagner, Debussy, and others. Works are explored in terms of cultural context and influence, and will be presented via live performance, CD, and DVD. Syllabus
Works by Mozart, Puccini, Rossini, Verdi, Wagner, and Bizet are explored, together with cultural context and influence as time permits. Works are presented via piano, CD, and DVD. Syllabus