Five sonatas by Ludwig van Beethoven will be performed by pianist Ilya Papoyan. At the center of the program is the famous Sonata No. 17, "Storm," associated with Shakespeare's drama, alongside contrasting works No. 16, 18, 19, and 20. In one program, five piano sonatas by Ludwig van Beethoven, created between 1802-1805, come together. The central piece is Sonata No. 17 in D minor, known as "Storm" or "Shakespearean." This name is linked to Beethoven himself: when asked about the content of the piece, he advised referring to a play by William Shakespeare. In the music, one can indeed hear traits of dramatic action - contrasting replies, tense monologues, recitative intonations, and sharp changes in state. Next to it, Sonata No. 16 in G major sounds, which has a brighter and calmer character. Sonata No. 18 in E-flat major continues this contrast, revealing a joyful perception of life. The program concludes with No. 19 in G minor and No. 20 in G major - two two-part sonatas that Beethoven himself combined under the title "Two Easy Sonatas." Their chamber-like quality and elegance are noticeably different from the grand drama of "Storm." The performer of the program is pianist Ilya Papoyan, a graduate of the Saint Petersburg State Conservatory.