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(Also posted in ABF)

In the midst of all the online recitals for Schumann, Chopin, and Unsung Heroes, let us not forget that Beethoven's 240th birthday is in December 2010!

To celebrate this event, I propose we hold an e-cital of Beethoven's sonatas. If there is interest, I am happy to organize the event. Because his sonatas range from the fairly easy to the impossible, there should be something for everyone! To make this an inclusive event, there are no rules, except that pieces be submitted before December 15th, 2010. There can be duplicates. Single movements are acceptable.

Since I am now learning op.28 (Pastorale) I'd like set the ball rolling by putting myself down for it.

Beethoven Sonata Performers
Op. 28 (Pastorale)..........jazzyprof
Op. 78...........................Phlebas
Op. 27, no. 2, 1st Mov....Carl Mc, Inlanding
Op. 22...........................Orange Soda King
Op. 49, no. 1.................PIANO piano
Op. 10, no. 1, 2nd Mov...Inlanding
Op. 26, 2nd Mov.............Seabelle
Op. 79............................Ovaltine
Op. 14 no.2, 1st Mov......Ode2Joy

Put me down for Op. 78. - please.

Done!

Put me down for Op. 22, all four movements. =D

OK, it's yours, the whole thing!

Yay, Op. 22 takes the cake. At least that's what Beethoven said. But he still composed 21 sonatas after that.

Maybe I can get my piano teacher to join this forum and enter with the Hammerklavier... Haha! He's played it before, and he told me the other day he's going to learn all 32! I'm so happy for him! I hope he records them all, too. His Op. 111 recording is really good.

I would like to do a medley of themes from all the famous sonatas, transposing as necessary, all to an alberti bass of even tempo

May I perform Op. 49 no. 1?

Why, certainly! I'll add you to the list.

I would like to do op. 10 #2, entire.
Thanks for organizing this. Just this morning I was thinking there ought to be a Beethoven e-cital.

Ferdinand: You're in!

Here's the updated list.

Beethoven Sonata Performers
Op. 10, no. 1, 2nd Mov.....Inlanding
Op. 10, no. 2…………………….Ferdinand
Op. 13, 2nd Mov………………..steveMac
Op. 14, no. 2, 1st Mov......Ode2Joy
Op. 22............................Orange Soda King
Op. 26, 2nd Mov..............Seabelle
Op. 27, no. 2, 1st Mov......Carl Mc, Inlanding
Op. 28…………………............jazzyprof
Op. 31, no. 2, 3rd Mov………LisztAddict
Op. 49, no. 1...................PIANO piano
Op. 78............................Phlebas
Op. 79............................Ovaltine

Sounds like a great idea. I am thinking of learning Op 109 for recital. So sign me up for that sonata.

I may have to back out if I can't find the time to repolish it (or a good enough mic), but you can put me down for Op. 2 #1.

mr_roberts_z: I have put you down for Op, 2, #1. Speaking of good enough mics, have you considered the Zoom H4 recorder? Very handy device.

CWPiano: You're down for Op. 109

Updated List:

Beethoven Sonata Performers
Op. 2, no. 1………………………mr_roberts_z
Op. 10, no. 1, 2nd Mov.....Inlanding
Op. 10, no. 2…………………….Ferdinand
Op. 13, 2nd Mov………………..steveMac
Op. 14, no. 2, 1st Mov......Ode2Joy
Op. 22............................Orange Soda King
Op. 26, 2nd Mov..............Seabelle
Op. 27, no. 2, 1st Mov......Carl Mc, Inlanding
Op. 28…………………............jazzyprof
Op. 31, no. 2, 3rd Mov………LisztAddict
Op. 49, no. 1...................PIANO piano
Op. 78............................Phlebas
Op. 79............................Ovaltine
Op. 109……………………………..CWPiano

I don't post much, but I do get alot of info on here and would like to join in if I could!
I'll make effort to get to know everyone a bit better lol

I'd like to do Op. 27 No. 1 perhaps? And i'll do the whole piece quite happily

Bryan, I've added your Op. 27 no. 1 to the list. I'm sure it will sound great on your new Brodmann!

Updated list:

Beethoven Sonata Performers
Op. 2, no. 1………………………mr_roberts_z
Op. 10, no. 1, 2nd Mov.....Inlanding
Op. 10, no. 2…………………….Ferdinand
Op. 13, 2nd Mov………………..steveMac
Op. 14, no. 2, 1st Mov......Ode2Joy
Op. 22............................Orange Soda King
Op. 26, 2nd Mov..............Seabelle
Op. 27, no. 1…………………….bryanw
Op. 27, no. 2, 1st Mov......Carl Mc, Inlanding
Op. 28…………………............jazzyprof
Op. 31, no. 2, 3rd Mov………LisztAddict
Op. 49, no. 1...................PIANO piano
Op. 78............................Phlebas
Op. 79............................Ovaltine
Op. 109……………………………..CWPiano

I'll take Op 14, #2, second and third movements

OK, I've added you!

Beethoven Sonata Performers
Op. 2, no. 1………………………mr_roberts_z
Op. 10, no. 1, 2nd Mov.....Inlanding
Op. 10, no. 2…………………….Ferdinand
Op. 13, 2nd Mov………………..steveMac
Op. 14, no. 2, 1st Mov......Ode2Joy
" " " " " " 2nd, 3rd Mov…Schubertian
Op. 22............................Orange Soda King
Op. 26, 2nd Mov..............Seabelle
Op. 27, no. 1…………………….bryanw
Op. 27, no. 2, 1st Mov......Carl Mc, Inlanding
Op. 28…………………............jazzyprof
Op. 31, no. 2, 3rd Mov………LisztAddict
Op. 49, no. 1...................PIANO piano
Op. 78............................Phlebas
Op. 79............................Ovaltine
Op. 109……………………………..CWPiano

I'll take the last five* and the Diabelli**
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*measures of Fur Elise ** theme

pianoloverus is funny.

I hope all 32! That would be really neat. I'm also learning Op. 10 No. 2 (I already sort of know the first movement) BUT DON'T PUT ME DOWN FOR IT (because someone else has it obviously, haha).

Ohhhh how I'm falling in love with Beethoven more and more... I can't wait!