TEN years ago, pianist Peter Serkin made a Beethoven recording that included the “Moonlight” Sonata and the “Appassionata.” Moonlight was evidently on, or in, his mind, since even the agitated and ...

You have to hand it to Italian pianist Maurizio Pollini. Not only is he one of a handful of pianists who can pack a house these days but he can even do it with an unusual and daring program. Devoting ...

"I would never have believed that I could be so lazy as I am here. If it is followed by an outburst of industry, something worthwhile may be accomplished." So wrote Beethoven from the Austrian spa ...