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Two elk stand on a ridge with a large full moon above them.

Moonlight

Peter Halstead, piano

Recorded in the Olivier Music Barn at Tippet Rise in September of 2024, co-founder Peter Halstead performed Ludwig van Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp Minor, Op. 27, No. 2, also known as the “Moonlight Sonata.” For insights on the composition, Beethoven’s life, and a chronicle of the composer’s relationship with his “immortal beloved,” Josephine Brunsvik, read about it in the booklet below. Peter also includes several of his own personal reflections and memories, and his experiences as a student of Beethoven. To hear Peter speak about the work prior to a performance in the Olivier Music Barn, watch the talk below.

The tracks below were recorded at Tippet Rise. Each track is available to download for free. Clicking the light blue button will download a high-resolution version of the recording; clicking the dark blue button will download a DXD version. Clicking the "play" button to the left of the track will stream the track in high resolution.

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1. Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata, I. Adagio sostenuto

2. Beethoven, Moonlight Sonata, II. Allegretto

3. Beethoven, Moonlight Sonata, III. Presto agitato

A short talk by Peter Halstead on the newly discovered facts about Beethoven’s Immortal Beloved.

Photo by Craig White