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One Symphony with Devin Patrick HughesAuthor: Devin Patrick Hughes
A podcast that explores classical musics relevance in our modern lives. Conductor Devin Patrick Hughes will share with you stories and conversations with musicians, composers, and artistic entrepreneurs that aim to unite us into one symphonic world. New episodes every other Monday. Language: en Genres: Music, Music Commentary, Music Interviews Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Inside Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas with Pianist David Korevaar
Monday, 13 April, 2026
Host and conductor Devin Patrick Hughes welcomes pianist David Korevaar to One Symphony for a rich conversation on Beethoven’s piano sonatas and Korevaar’s newly released complete recording of the cycle on Prospero Classical. Together they explore why Beethoven still feels so relevant today, how the sonatas trace his artistic evolution, and why they can feel like the closest thing we have to a musical autobiography. The conversation moves from the familiar nicknamed sonatas — including the Moonlight, Tempest, and Les Adieux — into the deeper world of Beethoven’s middle and late periods, from the symphonic scale of works like the Appassionata to the daring vastness of the Hammerklavier and the transcendent farewell of Op. 111. Along the way, Korevaar reflects on Beethoven’s sonatas as a compositional laboratory, the challenge of hearing beyond the famous openings, the role of patrons and titles, recommended entry points for new listeners, and the enduring mystery of Beethoven’s metronome markings. All music featured in this episode is composed by Ludwig van Beethoven and performed by David Korevaar from his newly released recording, Beethoven: The Complete Piano Sonatas, available on Prospero Classical.
