The Two-Minute Whisper Beethoven Wrote When He Could No Longer Hear It | Beethoven – Cello Sonata No. 4, Op. 102 No. 1, Adagio
In 1815, a nearly deaf Beethoven opened his Fourth Cello Sonata with a fragile Adagio that lasts barely two minutes. Here's why this quiet 'Free Sonata' moment matters, and how to listen to it.
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October 17, 2026
