Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 – 1827)
Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27, No. 2 – “Moonlight”
The name “Moonlight Sonata” has its origins in remarks by the German music critic and poet Ludwig Rellstab. In 1832, five years after Beethoven’s death, Rellstab likened the effect of the first movement to that of moonlight shining upon Lake Lucerne.
I. Adagio Sostenuto – (0:00)
II. Allegretto – (5:22)
III. Presto – (7:42)
Steven Lubin (Fortepiano)
Historically Informed Performance
on Period Instrument
