Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago
In this episode, Stefan and I return to Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata — but this time, we focus on the fiery third movement.
Was Presto agitato really meant to sound stormy and furious? Or is there a brightness and clarity in Beethoven’s writing that we’ve lost over time?
In these first 30 minutes, we explore how tempo, articulation, and character completely transform this music — comparing my Whole Beat interpretation with Valentina Lisitsa’s modern version.
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In this episode, Stefan and I return to Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata — but this time, we focus on the fiery third movement.
Was Presto agitato really meant to sound stormy and furious? Or is there a brightness and clarity in Beethoven’s writing that we’ve lost over time?
In these first 30 minutes, we explore how tempo, articulation, and character completely transform this music — comparing my Whole Beat interpretation with Valentina Lisitsa’s modern version.
🎧 Listen to the full episode (with no cuts) on Substack →wimwinters.substack.com/p/ep5-the-brightness-of-a-beethoven?r=6ga1ux
If you enjoyed this conversation, subscribe on Substack to hear the rest and get future episodes directly in your inbox.
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Check out our CD/Vinyl recordings here: ▶authenticsound.org/recordings
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