Beethoven's second compositional phase, often known as his heroic period, is most obviously exemplified in the Eroica Symphony of 1803-4. But, as the slow movement of his Op. 26 Piano Sonata shows ...

In the process, November provides a fresh critique of three key paradigms in current Beethoven studies: the focus on his late period; the emphasis on 'heroic' style in discussions of the middle period ...

Despite suffering from hearing loss, Beethoven continued to compose strong, heroic and groundbreaking music.

As described by both Han and the existing literature on Beethoven’s Heroic period, the third sonata was the most emotionally deep and complicated of the night—a contemplative note to end a ...