A difficult pupil

In November 1792 the 22 year old Beethoven arrived in Vienna to study with Haydn. A relationship developed between them that though superficially cordial, was, in fact – from Beethoven’s perspective, anyway – marred by distrust and suspicion.


Scores:

Piano trio in c Op.1, no.3
Piano sonata in f Op.2, no.1 

Music: (you must install Spotify to hear the music links below)

Piano trio in c Op.1, no.3
Piano sonata in f Op.2, no.1 

Text:

The calendar on the left (which, I confess, is more of a wish-list than a syllabus!) is also available for printing here.

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