The Beethoven 32
Schedule
Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
2314 Asheville Hwy, Hendersonville, NC, United States, North Carolina 28791 | Hendersonville, NC
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Sonare Music Academy, under the artistic direction of Dr. Hwa-Jin Kim, proudly presents The Beethoven 32 Concert, in collaboration with Freeburg Pianos.This landmark celebration brings together 32 pianists, ages 14 to 88, to perform all 32 Beethoven piano sonatas in one unforgettable week.
The first event of its kind in North Carolina, the festival honors Beethoven’s enduring spirit and the power of community through music.
The Schedule:
Sunday, April 19, 3–6 PM - Freeburg Pianos
Opening Reception and Piano Performance
Performers: Kevin Ayesh #11, Op. 22 — Heather Lee #18, Op. 31, No. 3 — Tavenier #21, Op. 53 —Polly Feitzinger #27, Op. 90 — Deborah Belcher #30, Op. 109
Monday, April 20, 6-8 PM - Piano Emporium
Performers: Elena Stephens #1, Op. 2, No. 1 — Matt Blanks #3, Op. 2, No. 3 — Judy Phillips #5, Op. 10, No. 1 — Monica Song #7, Op. 10, No. 3 — Melanie Thompson #12, Op. 26
Tuesday, April 21, 6-8 PM - Piano Emporium
Performers: Edward Lyrene (Eddie) #4, Op. 7 — Carol McCollum #10, Op. 14, No. 2 — Odile Perrenoud #14, Op. 27, No. 2 — Randy Kern #15, Op. 28 — Sharyn Edwards #23, Op. 57
Wednesday, April 22, 6-8 PM - Piano Emporium
Performers: Arabella Nienaber #6, Op. 10, No. 2 — Renee Allsbrook #8, Op. 13 — Nolan Adcock #13, Op. 27, No. 1 — Victoria Fischer Faw #16, Op. 31, No. 1 — Ethan Abraham #25, Op. 79 — Vance Reese #26, Op. 81a
Thursday, April 23, 6-8 PM - Piano Emporium
Performers: Shirley Gruenhut #2, Op. 2, No. 2 — Katie Osborn #9, Op. 14, No. 1 — Elizabeth Child #17, Op. 31, No. 2 — Luccia Marguglio #19, Op. 49, No. 1 — Ashe Denny #20, Op. 49, No. 2
Friday, April 24, 6–8 PM - Freeburg Pianos
Performers: Leonidas Lagrimas #22, Op. 54 — Muen Vanessa Wei #29, Op. 106 — Hwa-Jin Kim #31, Op. 110
Saturday, April 25, 4-7pm - Freeburg Pianos
Performers: Derek Parsons #24, Op. 78 — Leslie Downs #28, Op. 101 — John Cobb #32, Op. 111
• 4–6 PM – Final Piano Performance at Freeburg Pianos
• 6–7 PM – Raffle Winner Announcement and Closing Ceremony with Donors and Sponsors
Beethoven Event Locations
Freeburg Pianos: 2314 Asheville Hwy, Hendersonville, NC 28791
Piano Emporium: 828 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC 28803
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