The incredible story of Bridgetower and Beethoven
Chi-chi Nwanoku & Randall Goosby discuss the relationship between Bridgetower and Beethoven and the history of his most famous violin sonata.
Chi-chi and Randall on Beethoven and the Bridgetower Sonata (2020-11) by Chi-Chi Nwanoku and Randall GoosbyChineke!
The incredible story of Bridgetower and Beethoven
“It’s been such an inspiring project because of the music itself but perhaps even more so because of the story and history behind it.” - Randall Goosby
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MuTh Konzertsaal, Augarten Park - Vienna
Bridgetower premièred Beethoven's Violin Sonata No. 9 with the composer at the piano on 24 May 1803 at a theatre in the Augarten park, Vienna.
Chi-chi and Randall on Beethoven and the Bridgetower Sonata (2020-11) by Chi-Chi Nwanoku and Randall GoosbyChineke!
"It's an honour to be able to recreate this music, let alone for a piece originally played by and dedicated to a person of colour....it gives me a greater sense of validity." - Randall Goosby
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