Daniel Maltz, pianoforte

By popular demand, Vienna-based Daniel Adam Maltz returns to Hope College to perform a fortepiano concert entitled “Young Beethoven: The Spirited, Impassioned Virtuoso.”

Admission is free.

When Beethoven arrived in Vienna, he took the city by storm with his fiery virtuosity and expressive depth. In this all-Beethoven program marking 200 years since the composer’s death, fortepianist Daniel Adam Maltz brings the young composer-pianist back to life on the instrument Beethoven actually knew, played, and composed for — the Viennese fortepiano. From his sparkling wit to brooding intensity, you will hear a rare glimpse into Beethoven’s sound world to experience his brilliance anew.

Daniel Adam Maltz is a Vienna-based fortepianist specializing in Viennese Classicism — especially the works of Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven. He is “considered the foremost performer in the world of the fortepiano” (Aspen Daily News) and is praised for “putting [Beethoven’s] tenderness, longing and frustration into the very notes” (Orlando Sentinel). Daniel tours in more than 50 cities per year as a recitalist, concerto soloist, director, Lied accompanist, and clinician.

His current 90+ city tour commemorates the Beethoven 2027 anniversary.

All-Beethoven Program

Ländlerischer Tanz (discovered in 2020)

Seven Ländler, WoO 11

Seven Bagatelles, Op. 33

Piano Sonata in C-sharp Minor, Op. 27, No. 2 'Moonlight'

– Intermission –

Andante favori, WoO 57

Piano Sonata in C Major, Op. 2, No. 3