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Experience a historic first for Western North Carolina as 32 pianists, ranging in age from 14 to 87, perform the complete cycle of Ludwig van Beethoven\u2019s 32 piano sonatas.<\/p>\n<p>Over seven days, students, amateurs, and professionals from five states gather at Piano Emporium (Asheville) and Freeburg Pianos (Hendersonville) for this community-wide celebration. Supported by Asheville Arts, this project serves as a local kickoff for the upcoming 200th anniversary of Beethoven\u2019s legacy. Join us for an intimate, collective journey through some of the greatest music ever written.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please note:<\/strong> Performances take place at both Piano Emporium (Asheville) and Freeburg Pianos (Hendersonville).<\/p>\n<p><strong>See a complete schedule at:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sonaremusicacademy.com\/events\/beethoven-32-bicentennial-celebration-kick-off\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.sonaremusicacademy.com\/events\/beethoven-32-bicentennial-celebration-kick-off&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1773415298373000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0l1OcH87TvO95EBQ996nBE\">https:\/\/www.<wbr \/>sonaremusicacademy.com\/events\/<wbr \/>beethoven-32-bicentennial-<wbr \/>celebration-kick-off<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>April 19-25 32 Pianists. 32 Sonatas. One Historic Week. 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