Hello dear members of Talk Classical!

Let's start some new discussions about whole work-cycles and groups. You can write about anything you associate with some works, write about your favourites, special experiences or leave your questions - it is our musical garden!

Starting point: The piano-sonatas by Ludwig van Beethoven

The 32 sonatas are a kosmos of musical achievements, and reach a climax of form, inspiration and composition, and not only in the last three sonatas. And there we are: Do you agree with the standard listing into "Early, Middle, and Late Periods"? And where to settle them exactly? Any special signs which authorize such a structre? What sonatas did you play yourself? And what sonatas are your favourites?

Awaiting your answers,
Daniel