Ludwig van Beethoven - Piano Concerto No. 3; Piano Sonatas (Klára Würtz)

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Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven

• Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37
• Piano Sonata No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 13 "Pathétique"
• Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27. No. 2 "Mondschein"

Klára Würtz, piano

Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra Pardubice

Vahan Mardirossian, conductor

Date: 2026

Label: Piano Classics

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In her latest recording, pianist Klára Würtz explores a transformative chapter in Beethoven’s artistic evolution through the Third Piano Concerto, the Pathétique Sonata, and the Moonlight Sonata. Spanning just three years at the turn of the 19th century, this curated selection highlights Beethoven’s dramatic mastery of the tragic-heroic key of C minor and contrasting emotional depth. Supported with lively nuance by the Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra Pardubice under conductor Vahan Mardirossian, Würtz delivers an illuminating interpretation that bridges introspective serenity and fiery virtuosity, capturing the revolutionary spirit of early-period Beethoven at the height of his powers.

Klára Würtz (born 1965) is a Hungarian-born, Amsterdam-based pianist recognized for her extensive international career since the early 1990s. A child prodigy, she studied at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music with prominent teachers including Zoltán Kocsis and György Kurtág. Prize wins at the Ettore Pozzoli and Dublin International Piano Competitions helped launch her career, leading to acclaimed performances across Europe and North America. Würtz is especially noted for her interpretations of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, whose complete piano sonatas she recorded, alongside a broad repertoire spanning major Romantic and early modern composers.

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