Name: Beethoven: Piano Sonatas (3) with Martin Rasch
Start: 2026-11-05T20:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-05T22:15:00+01:00
Location: Rittersaal im Herzogschloss

A Beethoven evening in the historical heart of the castle

When Martin Rasch performs on November 5, 2026, in Straubing, great piano literature meets one of the most impressive concert halls in the city. In the Knight's Hall of the Duke's Castle, Beethoven's piano sonatas unfold a special tension: classically clear, emotionally charged, and carried by the live, engaged atmosphere of the audience in every phrase. The program includes Sonatas No. 10, 11, 12, and 8 – including the famous Pathétique and the Funeral March sonata. ([bayerischer-wald.me](https://www.bayerischer-wald.me/detail/id%3D6a7a59563b932b17098fe067))

Pure Beethoven, without detours

The evening belongs to Beethoven's sonic architecture: melodic density, dramatic contrasts, and precise orchestration on just one instrument. Rasch is among the pianists for whom Beethoven has been a fixed focus for years; he has repeatedly presented the complete series of 32 piano sonatas and has thus made a name for himself as an interpretative expert. ([de.wikipedia.org](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Rasch))

The Knight's Hall as a resonance space

The Duke's Castle in Straubing provides the perfect setting: The Knight's Hall is considered one of the largest and best-preserved medieval banquet halls in Germany, with approximately 400 square meters. For concert evenings, it offers concert seating for up to 350 people and has been redesigned to be fully accessible. This creates the intimate yet representative live atmosphere in which a piano evening feels particularly close. ([straubing.de](https://www.straubing.de/entdecken-erleben/kultureinrichtungen/rittersaal/index.html?utm_source=openai))

A program with depth and dramaturgy

The selection of works draws an exciting line through Beethoven's early and middle periods: from the cheerful moving Sonata in G major op. 14/2 to the powerful c minor Sonata op. 13, the Pathétique. This is exactly where the strength of this evening lies: finely nuanced touch, clear form, great emotion. A concert experience for listeners who love details yet seek the vastness of Beethoven's world in the soundscape. ([bayerischer-wald.me](https://www.bayerischer-wald.me/detail/id%3D6a7a59563b932b17098fe067))

On-site visit

The venue is centrally located at Schlossplatz 2 b in 94315 Straubing. The Knight's Hall is designated as an event space within the Duke's Castle; the city of Straubing refers to it as one of the most distinctive historical halls in the city. For visitors, the location is well connected to the city center, and the city also points to parking options in the city center and barrier-free access in the surrounding area. ([straubing.de](https://www.straubing.de/entdecken-erleben/kultureinrichtungen/rittersaal/index.html?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion: This evening combines great Beethoven literature with the special sound and character of a historical banquet hall. Those who experience Martin Rasch live in Straubing will not only hear sonatas but also a carefully crafted concert evening full of tension, depth, and presence. A must-see. ([bayerischer-wald.me](https://www.bayerischer-wald.me/detail/id%3D6a7a59563b932b17098fe067))