South Korea-born pianist Julian Jaeyoung Kim will perform three piano sonatas by Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Sonata op. 2, no. 3 in C major, which demonstrates van Beethoven’s early mastery and combines pianistic virtuosity with symphonic sophistication; Piano Sonata op. 53, no. 21 in C major, known as the "Waldstein Sonata;" and Piano Sonata op. 81a, no. 26, known as "Les Adieux." These three sonatas are among Beethoven's most beautiful and demanding works and are milestones in piano literature.
Kim is a masterful performer who is celebrated worldwide as an exceptional virtuoso. His extensive musical commitment has earned him the highest acclaim at international competitions and concert events. As a C. Bechstein Artist, Kim delights audiences with technical brilliance, emotional depth, and artistic sensitivity.
In 2024, he began recording an album of Beethoven's piano sonatas. That same year, he completed his Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the Thornton School of Music at the University of Southern California, where he studied with renowned teachers such as Matti Raekallio and Jeffrey Swann.
Admission is free; there will be a collection.

Website
offenekirche.ch/veranstaltung/beethoven-klaviersonaten-u-a-waldstein-und-les-adieux/

Where
Offene Kirche Elisabethen
Elisabethenstrasse 14
4051 Basel

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