(In HD)Beethoven Sonata Op 57 "Appassionata" Mov1

As you may come to learn, I'm a huge Beethoven-phile. I don't think it's just from the fact that my first real musical influence, Billy Joel, idolized him, but my time in conservatory and music school informed everything I know about him, and everything I've learned to love about him. An incredibly idealistic man with unmatched musical prowess, Beethoven is and always will be one of my all time loves. The Appassionata is one of my favorite works, and clearly my favorite of his piano sonatas, and this woman plays it incredibly well. It's nine minutes of your time to listen to it, and it's well worth it. Listening to this makes all the CNN, Fox News, and media exposure possible - it's a real world analgesic. Enjoy.