Godowsky plays Beethoven Sonata opus 81a (1/2)

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"les adieux", said only to one with the warmest affection, the other to a whole gathering, whole towns" (BGA 523). No other person did Beethoven dedicate so many works to than Archduke Rudolph. The musical description of his feelings during Rudolph's absence was certainly the most beautiful and intimate way for Beethoven to express his friendship with the Archduke. Source: www.beethoven-haus-bonn.de ... Ludwig van Beethoven piano sonata sonate opus 88a Les Adieux Leopold Godowsky historic ...