The 32 Piano Sonatas of
Ludwig van Beethoven
A Three-Season Journey through Beethoven’s Masterworks, performed by Camerata Pacifica Principal Pianist Gilles Vonsattel
Camerata Pacifica’s Principal Pianist, Gilles Vonsattel, undertakes one of the most profound artistic challenges in classical music: the complete cycle of Ludwig van Beethoven’s 32 Piano Sonatas. Spanning three seasons, this exceptional project explores the evolution of Beethoven’s creative voice — from youthful brilliance to revolutionary complexity.
Join us as we journey through one of the most celebrated bodies of solo piano literature.
UPCOMING DATES
2025
October
Beethoven – Sonata in B-flat Major, Op. 106, “Hammerklavier“
Sponsored by Betsey Tyler
Mozart – Serenade in E-flat Major for Wind Octet, K.375
Chopin – Nocturne No. 11 in G Minor, Op. 37, No. 1
Gilles Vonsattel, Nicholas Daniel, Claire Brazeau, Jose Franch-Ballester, Pascal Archer, Eleni Katz, William Wood, David Byrd-Marrow, Melia Badalian
Tuesday, October 28th, 7:30 p.m. – The Huntington, San Marino
Wednesday, October 29th, 7 p.m. – Music Academy, Santa Barbara
Thursday, October 30th, 8 p.m. – Colburn School, Los Angeles
Sunday, November 2nd, 3 p.m. – Scherr Forum, Thousand Oaks
2026
January
Beethoven – Sonata in E Minor, Op. 90
Sponsored by Miguel & Paula Levy
Schubert – Sonata in A Minor, D. 821, “Arpeggione”
Beethoven – Sonata in G Minor, Op. 49, No. 1
Sponsored by Kimberley Valentine
Schumann – Märchenbilder, Op. 113
Gilles Vonsattel, Che-Yen Chen
Sunday, January 11th, 3 p.m. – Scherr Forum, Thousand Oaks
Tuesday, January 13th, 7:30 p.m. – The Huntington, San Marino
Thursday, January 15th, 8 p.m. – Colburn School, Los Angeles
Friday, January 16th, 7 p.m. – Music Academy, Santa Barbara
2026
March
Sonata in C Minor, Op. 13, “Pathetique”
Sponsored by Albert & Lisa Cosand
Sonata in E-flat Major, Op. 27, No. 1, “Sonata quasi una fantasia”
Sponsored by Stanley & Judith Farrar
Sonata in A-flat Major, Op. 26
Sponsored by Joan Davidson in Memory of Lorna Hedges
Sonata in F Minor, Op. 57, “Appassionata”
Sponsored by David Dodson & Leslie Schoepf
Friday, March 20th, 7 p.m. – Music Academy, Santa Barbara
Sunday, March 22nd, 8 p.m. – Colburn School, Los Angeles
2026
April
Sonata in D Major, Op. 10, No. 3
Sponsored by Diane Boss
Sonata in F-sharp Major, Op. 78, “à Thérèse”
Sponsored by Marty Coffey
Sonata in A Major, Op. 101
Sponsored by David Robertson & Nancy Alex Furman
Friday, April 10th, 7 p.m. – Music Academy, Santa Barbara
Sunday, April 12th, 8 p.m. – Colburn School, Los Angeles
2026
May
Beethoven – Sonata in A Major, Op. 2, No. 2
Sponsored by George T. & Susan Northrop
De Mey – Musique de Table
Bunch – Transcontinental for Violin and Percussion Quartet
Shostakovich/Derevyanko – Symphony No. 15 for piano trio and percussion
Paul Huang, Ani Aznavoorian, Gilles Vonsattel, Ji Hye Jung, Ayano Kataoka, Svet Stoyanov, Jason Treuting
Thursday, May 14th, 8 p.m. – Colburn School, Los Angeles
Friday, May 15th, 7 p.m. – Music Academy, Santa Barbara
Sunday, May 17th, 3 p.m. – Scherr Forum, Thousand Oaks
Tuesday, May 19th, 7:30 p.m. – The Huntington, San Marino
The 32 piano sonatas of Beethoven are more than a collection of works — they are a musical autobiography of a genius. From the early Haydn-influenced pieces to the titanic “Hammerklavier” and transcendent Op. 111, this cycle delivers a comprehensive view of Beethoven’s artistic development.
THE ARTIST
Swiss-born American pianist Gilles Vonsattel is renowned for his insightful interpretations and masterful technique. A deeply thoughtful artist, he brings intellectual rigor and emotional nuance to everything he performs. A longtime favorite of Camerata Pacifica audiences, Vonsattel’s performances balance precision with daring expression.
THANK YOU
Camerata Pacifica warmly thanks the generous individuals who have sponsored each of Beethoven’s 32 piano sonatas.
Your support makes this extraordinary artistic journey possible — one sonata at a time.
If you would like to become a sponsor of Beethoven 32, and enjoy exclusive sponsor benefits, please email ana@cameratapacifica.org
Diane Boss
Bob Boghosian & Beth Gates-Warren
Charles Chang & Lauren Hobratsch
Marty Coffey
Albert & Lisa Cosand
Joan Davidson in Memory of Lorna Hedges
David & Leslie Dodson
Mary Tonetti Dorra in Memory of Henri Dorra
Stanley & Judith Farrar
Richard & Luci Janssen
Miguel & Paula Levy
George T. & Susan Northrop
David Robertson & Nancy Alex
Kathy Scroggs & Lawrence Wallin
Sandra Tillisch Svoboda
Kimberley Valentine
Judith Vida-Spence in Memory of Stuart Spence
Betsey Tyler