If ever there were a more genuine B

If ever there were a more genuine Beethoven inerpreter, it would surely be Ludwig himself. An earlier reviewer of this disc suggested that this recording is boring. I'm not sure what type of ears it takes to hear these as boring. These pieces are exciting ones and do require powerful performances, but this does not always entail pyrotechnics. Goode has a profound way of reading between the lines and giving us insight into Beethoven's intensely personal pieces. If one reads the reviews of Goode's complete Beethoven Sonatas, he will find that none of the reviewers suggest anything close to the sentiment of the first reviewer. People have their personal taste when speaking of interpretation, but at least Goode has the courage to put his out there for all to hear. Goode has not taken "a helicopter to the top of Everest." He has spent decades honing his skills to a fine point. Goode has the reputation of a musician's musician. And, in this day in age, NO ONE is more revered as a Beethoven interpreter/performer. He draws packed houses all over the world of people waiting to see what he will do onstage. Goode gives us the humanity that we only dare show ourselves behind locked doors.