In 2020 the musical world commemorates the 250th anniversary of Beethoven's death. His 1800 Sonata in F for fortepiano and horn, Op. 17 remains one of the most popular pieces for the natural horn often to the detriment of other, equally compelling, works from the period.

PROGRAMME *

Friedrich Starke (1774–1835)
Adagio und Rondo in F major Op. 105 (pre 1821)

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827)
Sonata in F, Op. 17 (1800)

i. Allegro moderato
ii. Poco Adagio, quasi Andante
iii. Rondo: Allegro moderato

Ferdinand Ries (1784–1838)
Grande Sonate in F major Op. 34 (1811)

i. Larghetto - Allegro moderato
ii. Andante
iii. Rondo: Allegro

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Eugene Thurner (1785–1827)
Grande Sonate in E Op. 29 (1813)

i. Allegro
ii. Largo molto
iii. Rondo: Allegro moderato

Hendrik Coenraad Steup (1778–1827)
Sonate in E flat Op. 11 (1820)

i.Allegro brillante
ii. Andante espressivo
iii. Rondo Allegro

* A one hour recital version of this programme is also available.