The Waldstein: Sonata No. 21 in C Major | Barenboim on Beethoven Series (3/13)

In 1970, Argentinian-Israeli conductor and pianist Daniel Barenboim and his close friend, filmmaker Christopher Nupen, collaborated on a thirteen-part series about Ludwig van Beethoven – marking the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the composer's birth. Lost to the British public for half a century, this series of films has never been shown together on national television in the UK. Now, as we celebrate the 250th anniversary in 2020, the episodes have been resurrected in their original form.

In Episode 3, Barenboim explores the importance of form – the "inner logic" of music that creates connections between sound and "embraces the very essence of musical experience". He explains Beethoven's preoccupation with the form as a tool that creates "a unity from opposing and themes" and contrasted, co-acting elements such as rhythm and melody.

Music piece excerpts performed:
01:35 Ludwig van Beethoven - Sonata No. 21 in C major, "Waldstein" (Subject 1)
02:15 Ludwig van Beethoven - Sonata No. 21 in C major, "Waldstein" (Subject 2)

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