BEETHOVEN'S LEGACY in the Johannissaal: Munich experiences piano art with history


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An evening between Beethoven, Liszt and Prokofiev in the Johannissaal
With BEETHOVEN'S LEGACY, the Pianistenclub Munich opens a program on July 24, 2026, in the Johannissaal of Nymphenburg Palace that celebrates the piano sonata as a grand narrative form. The program includes works by Domenico Scarlatti, Franz Liszt, and Sergei Prokofiev; guiding the evening are Anthony Sintow-Behrens and Louis Mühlbauer in conversation, with Naoe Sasaki, Anthony Sintow-Behrens, and Louis Mühlbauer performing at the piano. ([pianistenclub.de](https://pianistenclub.de/produkt/beethovens-erbe-zwei-jahrhunderte-zwei-grosse-klaviersonaten/))
When the sonata becomes a stage
The dramaturgy promises excitement: The short Scarlatti sonatas set bright contours before Liszt's B minor sonata breaks the form, and Prokofiev's 8th sonata returns the arc to Beethoven with its traditionally conceived three-movement structure. This creates a concert experience that not only showcases piano virtuosity but also makes music history audible in the live moment. ([pianistenclub.de](https://pianistenclub.de/produkt/beethovens-erbe-zwei-jahrhunderte-zwei-grosse-klaviersonaten/))
Historical atmosphere with concentrated acoustics
The Johannissaal in Nymphenburg Palace provides the perfect setting: a festive room with a maximum of 90 seats in rows, an elevator, restrooms, and a cloakroom. Thus, the location combines historical elegance with an intimate audience atmosphere in which subtle dynamic gradations, orchestration at the piano, and clear sound colors resonate particularly closely. ([schloesser.bayern.de](https://www.schloesser.bayern.de/englisch/rooms/objects/nym_joh.htm))
A program with depth and drama
Liszt's B minor sonata is considered a key work of the romantic piano literature because it leads the genre into a single-movement grand form. In contrast, Prokofiev's 8th sonata presents a different tension field: strict architecture, internal unrest, and a finale with highly virtuosic access. Classical music lovers will not only experience a recital here but a dramatically constructed concert experience with historical depth. ([pianistenclub.de](https://pianistenclub.de/produkt/beethovens-erbe-zwei-jahrhunderte-zwei-grosse-klaviersonaten/))
Conclusion: A must for fans of grand piano evenings
BEETHOVEN'S LEGACY is aimed at those who seek not just beautiful sounds but musical interpretation in the concert hall. In the Johannissaal, an intimate atmosphere, high-level pianism, and a strong repertoire come together. Those who want to experience Beethoven, Liszt, and Prokofiev in one evening should secure this live experience in Munich. ([pianistenclub.de](https://pianistenclub.de/produkt/beethovens-erbe-zwei-jahrhunderte-zwei-grosse-klaviersonaten/))
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