This is the final post in pianist and professor Julian Jacobson’s series examining the ‘Hammerklavier’ sonata in preparation for his lecture recital on Sunday January 11th at Mill Hill Library in London. In this article, Julian explores and examines some of the pressing preparation issues found whilst working at this epic piece. Purchase your tickets…
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Julian Jacobson plays the ‘Hammerklavier’: Part 2
This is the second post in pianist and professor Julian Jacobson’s mini-series for this blog focusing on Beethoven’s most complex master piece for the piano, the ‘Hammerklavier’ Sonata in B flat major Op. 106, which he will be performing in London on Sunday January 11th 2026 at Mill Hill Library. Today, he discusses his past…
Julian Jacobson plays the ‘Hammerklavier’: Part 1
My final guest writer of the year is pianist and piano professor Julian Jacobson, who is no stranger to my blog having written several guest post series already. This mini series focuses on Julian’s forthcoming performance of and lecture on Beethoven’s mighty ‘Hammerklavier’ Sonata No. 29 in B flat major Op. 106 on Sunday January…