Tom Beghin is an esteemed fortepianist and musicologist whose work stands at the intersection of performance, scholarship, and historical authenticity. A master of period keyboard instruments, Beghin is particularly renowned for his insightful interpretations of Classical and early Romantic repertoire. His diverse discography reflects a deep engagement with the works of some of history’s most venerated composers, including Ludwig van Beethoven, Franz Schubert, Joseph Haydn, Felix Mendelssohn, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Among his noteworthy projects, "The Virtual Haydn: Complete Works for Solo Keyboard" is a monumental recording that covers the full spectrum of Joseph Haydn’s pieces for solo keyboard, performed on meticulously reconstructed historical instruments. Beghin's innovative approach to historically-informed performance is also exemplified in "Inside the Hearing Machine - Beethoven on His Broadwood," where he immerses listeners into the aural world of Beethoven, utilizing a specially-designed Broadwood piano to replicate the composer's unique experience of hearing loss. Beghin's scholarship and artistry intertwine to bring the nuances of period music to life for contemporary audiences, making him a leading figure in the realm of historically-informed performance and research.

Genres

Historical Keyboard

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Latest Release

Sonata in A Minor, Wq. 50/3: III. Allegro moderato ma innocentemente

Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach•

Tom Beghin

Single - Released September 6, 2024