In the spring of 1825, Ludwig van Beethoven was struck by a gut ailment ... d been writing before his illness—Quartet No. 15 in A Minor, Op. 132—and added a new segment inspired by his survival.

During 2003, renowned Portuguese pianist Artur Pizarro performed an epic 8-concert cycle of all 32 Beethoven Sonatas at St John's, Smith Square, London. Comprehensive programme notes on each ...