Sonata No. 26 Op. 81a – Beethoven

Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 26, Op. 81a, nicknamed “Les Adieux” (The Farewell), is a programmatic work that tells the story of a parting and reunion. The sonata’s three movements, Das Lebewohl (The Farewell), Abwesenheit (The Absence), and Das Wiedersehen (The Return), express a range of emotions, from sorrow and longing to joy and triumph. This arrangement for piano captures the essence of Beethoven’s storytelling ability and expressive power, inviting pianists to experience the emotional journey of this iconic work.