Beethoven: Diabelli Variations, Op. 120 & Bagatelles, Op. 11

The emotional effect of Beethoven’s music on contemporary listeners was enormous: his works were experienced as something completely unheard of and revolutionary. In this recording on a historical fortepiano, the Italian pianist Edoardo Torbianelli explores Beethoven’s high ideals and profound introspection of his music, which are considered essential features of his works.