Barenboim: The Complete Beethoven Piano Sonatas at Pierre Boulez Saal, Berlin(2020)

Legendary pianist Daniel Barenboim presents a complete cycle of Beethoven's 32 piano sonatas, recorded at Berlin's Pierre Boulez Saal in 2020. Arranged chronologically, the performances trace the composer's artistic evolution from his earliest works to his late masterpieces. Barenboim has devoted decades to these sonatas, treating them as a vast musical novel unfolding across the cycle. The collection spans over three hours of performances and includes a 42-minute interview where Barenboim discusses his approach to Beethoven's music. Three master classes round out the set, featuring Barenboim coaching students from the Barenboim-Said Academy on key sonatas: the Pastoral and Appassionata among them. This is an essential resource for anyone seeking insight into how one of the world's greatest interpreters approaches these foundational works of the piano repertoire.