What’s the connection between Beethoven and…. Oscar Wilde? Also experiencing deafness later in life, Oscar Wilde had a fondness for Beethoven. In his book of essays, The Critic as Artist, Wilde says, “When Rubinstein plays to us the Sonata Appassionata of Beethoven, he gives us not merely Beethoven, but also himself, and so gives us Beethoven absolutely--Beethoven re-interpreted through a rich artistic nature, and made vivid and wonderful to us by a new and intense personality.” FYI- Mercury is performing some of Beethoven’s other works - the 6th and 7th Symphonies - this Saturday, May 3rd. Buy tickets online or call 713-533-0080.
Posted on: Thu, 01 May 2014 16:02:19 +0000
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