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Jonathan Biss: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Set list
- Beethoven: Bagatelle in G, Op. 126, No. 1
- Beethoven: Piano Sonata in E minor, Op. 90: I. Mit Lebhaftigkeit und durchaus mit Empfindung und Ausdruck
- Beethoven: Piano Sonata in E, Op. 109: I. Vivace, ma non troppo — Adagio espressivo, II. Prestissimo
- Beethoven: Bagatelle in E-flat, Op. 126, No. 3
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Pianist Jonathan Biss recently participated in a special Tiny Desk concert from his home in Philadelphia, featuring an all-Beethoven repertoire in honor of the composer's 250th birthday. The concert, a part of NPR Music's Tiny Desk (home) series in response to the pandemic, highlighted Beethoven's own isolation due to deafness and his uncompromising personality.
Jonathan Biss, an American pianist, teacher, and writer, is known for his expertise in classical music and serves as the co-artistic director of the prestigious Marlboro Music Festival alongside Mitsuko Uchida. Despite the concert being a departure from his original plans to celebrate Beethoven's birthday with live performances worldwide, Biss's intimate set showcased his deep connection to the composer's works.
This unique Tiny Desk concert not only pays tribute to Beethoven's enduring legacy but also highlights Biss's exceptional talent and profound musical interpretations, bringing a touch of classical elegance to audiences tuning in from across the country and beyond.