When does BEETHOVEN PUR take place?

The talk concert takes place on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 6:00 PM.

Where does the concert take place?

The event venue is the Mühsam-Saal in the Seidlvilla at Nikolaiplatz 1b in 80802 Munich.

What works will be performed?

The program includes Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 32 in C minor op. 111 and the Diabelli Variations in C major op. 120.

Who is shaping the evening?

Michael Leslie will take the piano part. Prof. Wolfgang Hesse will participate in the discussion about Beethoven's music.

How much do the tickets cost?

Adult tickets cost 18 Euros in advance. An additional charge of 2 Euros will be added at the box office; other price tiers are possible.

Is the Seidlvilla accessible?

The Seidlvilla is accessible up to and including the first floor. Accessibility is provided via the external elevator, and there is also a wheelchair-accessible toilet.

Beethoven pure live in Munich

Name: BEETHOVEN PUR – Talk concert with Michael Leslie and Wolfgang Hesse
Start: 2026-11-14T18:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-14T21:30:00+01:00
Location: Seidlvilla – Mühsam-Saal

Beethoven pure: A talk concert between sound and insight

On Saturday, November 14, 2026, the Pianistenclub Munich invites you to a special classical evening at the Seidlvilla. In the talk concert BEETHOVEN PUR, the pianistic interpretation by Michael Leslie meets the expert introduction by Prof. Wolfgang Hesse. The event begins at 6:00 PM in the Mühsam-Saal.

Experience Beethoven's late sound world up close

The focus is on two works that are among the most demanding and visionary creations of piano literature: the Piano Sonata No. 32 in C minor op. 111 and the Diabelli Variations in C major op. 120. Both compositions were created during Beethoven's late creative phase and combine formal boldness with extraordinary emotional depth.

Conversation, analysis, and concert in one evening

Michael Leslie, along with mathematician Prof. Wolfgang Hesse, introduces Beethoven's thoughts and sound world. The conversation opens up insights into the musical architecture, dramatic tension, and internal logic of the works. Afterwards, both masterpieces will be performed in full – a concert experience that combines musical expertise with an immediate live atmosphere.

Between concentrated conducting and pianistic expression

Even without an orchestra, Beethoven unfolds an enormous orchestral effect at the piano. The synchronization of dynamics, articulation, and rhythmic precision creates a stage performance that alternates between eruptive energy and meditative calm. The acoustics of the Mühsam-Saal provide an intimate setting, where every nuance of the piano sound remains present.

An evening for classical music lovers and explorers

BEETHOVEN PUR addresses both experienced concert attendees and those who wish to rediscover Beethoven's late piano works. The combination of understandable context and complete performance makes the evening a concentrated musical journey through crisis, freedom, reflection, and artistic boundary crossing.

What the audience can expect

Visitors can expect an intense talk concert with Michael Leslie at the piano and Prof. Wolfgang Hesse in dialogue. The program includes Beethoven's Sonata No. 32 in C minor op. 111 and the Diabelli Variations op. 120. Those who want to experience classical music in a personal atmosphere with an in-depth look at composition, interpretation, and music history should experience this evening live at the Seidlvilla.