BEETHOVEN APPASSIONATA

Tim Horton

Crucible Playhouse, Sheffield
Saturday 5 December 2026, 2.00pm

Tickets:
£23
 £14 UC, PIP & DLA
 £5 Students & Under 35s

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BEETHOVEN
   Piano Sonata No.1 in F minor Op.2
   Piano Sonata No.3 in C Op.2
   Piano Sonata No.2 in A Op.2
   Piano Sonata No.23 in F minor Op.57 ‘Appassionata’

On the threshold of a Beethoven bicentenary year, Ensemble 360’s pianist Tim Horton launches his latest marathon project. With his familiar commitment, rigour and virtuosic playing, he embarks on the monumental feat of a complete Beethoven piano sonata cycle.

This thrilling afternoon launches a journey through Beethoven’s staggering achievements for piano, with works including his celebrated Appassionata sonata.

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“Tim Horton is an unsung hero of the UK classical world: a warm, appreciative presence on stage and a bright, assertive sound at the keyboard.”

Jon Jacob, Thoroughly Good

About the Artists

Tim Horton

Tim Horton is one of the UK’s leading pianists, equally at home in solo and chamber repertoire. He has appeared as soloist with major orchestras including the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Birmingham Contemporary Music Group and Trondheim Symphony Orchestra.

Tim gave his debut solo recital at Wigmore Hall in 2016, and appears there frequently as both soloist and collaborative artist. He is regularly invited to play at distinguished festivals and series across the UK and abroad, including Music in the Round for whom he has presented a number of solo piano cycles, alongside his work with Ensemble 360.  During 2026 Tim presents the fifth and sixth instalments of his Chopin Cycle at London’s Wigmore Hall and embarks on a new Beethoven cycle for Music in the Round at the Crucible. Alongside his solo work Tim maintains a busy performing schedule with Ensemble 360 and the Leonore Piano Trio, and is a founding member of both groups. He is regularly broadcast by BBC Radio 3. Read more.