On Ovations we're featuring highlights from a recital given by pianist Daniel Shapiro. The recital features five piano sonatas by Ludwig van Beethoven in honor of the composer's 25th birthday last year.
Tune in for Ovations Wednesday, January 20 at 8:00!
Daniel Shapiro continues to gain recognition as a leading interpreter of Schubert, Mozart, Schumann, Brahms and Beethoven, and as a teacher and coach at the Cleveland Institute of Music. As a chamber musician, Shapiro has performed regularly with members of The Cleveland Orchestra, Chicago Symphony and Los Angeles Philharmonic.
His musicianship has been enhanced and deepened by extensive collaboration with singers; listening to and working with them has been a source of tremendous inspiration.
Over the past twenty five years, he has built a strong reputation as a dedicated and thoughtful pedagogue who helps students find the paths to penetrating interpretations of the works they study.
Program
Ludwig van BEETHOVEN:
Piano Sonata No. 19 in g Op 49/1
Piano Sonata No. 20 in G Op 49/2
Piano Sonata No. 11 in B-Flat Op 22
Piano Sonata No. 12 in A-Flat Op 26 ‘Funeral March’
Piano Sonata No. 21 in C Op 53 ‘Waldstein’