BORIS GILTBURG | LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN | WIGMORE HALL
Streamed live on March 25 at 19:30 GMT. Available on demand in the Wigmore Hall digital archive.
The fifth installment of Boris Giltburg’s Beethoven Sonata Cycle comes live from Wigmore Hall in London. This performance includes four sonatas that span various stages of Beethoven’s creative evolution, from the luminous and compact Op. 78 to the introspective depth of Op. 101. The programme also features the Piano Sonata No. 12, nicknamed the “Funeral March,” and the energetic Sonata Op. 31 No. 1.
Giltburg’s journey through Beethoven’s piano sonatas began during the composer’s 250th anniversary year in 2020, when he recorded and filmed all 32 sonatas across the year. His ongoing commitment to the cycle combines musical insight with a personal, narrative-driven approach that has drawn praise from critics and audiences alike.
OVERVIEW
Boris Giltburg, born in Moscow and based in Israel, is internationally recognized for his expressive depth and technical mastery. He has received critical acclaim for his interpretations of Beethoven, Rachmaninov, and Ravel, and is known for a distinctive style that blends intellectual clarity with emotional richness. Giltburg performs regularly in prestigious venues such as the Concertgebouw, Carnegie Hall, and the Elbphilharmonie, and appears with leading orchestras around the world.
An exclusive recording artist for Naxos, he has received multiple awards, including an Opus Klassik and a Gramophone Award. Offstage, Giltburg engages with broader audiences through writing and online content, sharing his passion for classical music in accessible and thoughtful ways.
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