Beethoven continued to experiment with the four-movement form with his Op. 27. The slow first movement of the so-called ‘Moonlight’ Sonata (Op. 27, No. 2) evokes an image of a serene mossonlit night. Op. 28 is no less poetic than ‘Moonlight’. It was given its nickname ‘Pastoral’ by Beethoven’s publisher for its rustic character.
This event is part of the Complete Cycle of Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas
Piano Sonata No. 13 in E-flat major, Op. 27, No. 1
Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 27, No. 2, ‘Moonlight’
Piano Sonata No. 15 in D major, Op. 28, ‘Pastoral’
Piano Sonata No. 16 in G major, Op. 31, No. 1
