Take a musical journey and imagine yourself in 1795 Vienna, eager to experience the first published works, hot off the press, by the city’s sensational young pianist-composer. 

Beethoven advertised his first published work—3 trios for piano, violin and cello—in May of 1795. For the price of one ducat, subscribers would receive their scores directly from the publisher two months before the music became available to the general public, at a higher price.

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Beethoven Fortepiano Trios

Trinity Episcopal Church

David Breitman, professor of Historical Performance at the Oberlin Conservatory, will bring his replica of an 1819 Viennese piano to the stage. With musical examples from Beethoven, Schubert, and Schumann, Professor Breitman will demonstrate the instrument and discuss what today’s players can lear from it.

David Breitman

Events

Past events

Oct 17, 2025

Beethoven Fortepiano Trios · Early Music in Columbus

Oct 19, 2023

Time Travel for Pianists with Prof. David Breitman (Oberlin Conservatory) · University of Toronto Faculty of Music

Future and recently performed repertoire

Piano in Piano Trio in C minor by Beethoven

Early Music in Columbus

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