Beethoven - Mandolin Works, WoO. 43-44 (Sheet Music)

Although none of them were published during his lifetime, Beethoven wrote at least six mandolin pieces, four of which survived. Three of the pieces, WoO. 43a, 43b, and 44a are showcased in this video. Allegedly, Beethoven had friends who were prominent mandolinists and his own Milanese mandolin hung beside the piano in his home. 00:00 - SONATINE - Adagio (WoO. 43a). 04:53 - Adagio (WoO. 43b). 10:39 - SONATINE - Allegro (WoO. 44a). Mandolin: Richard Walz Fortepiano: Viviana Sofronitsky The rights of this recording go to their respective owners.