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It’s tough to follow a legend into the fray, but pianist Fabian Muller would know all about that. He was born and brought up in Bonn, Germany, a few meters from Beethoven’s birthplace. He’s also made his name as someone who can masterfully play the maestro’s music.

It comes naturally, he says in an interview with tabloid!. “I grew up with his music and his tradition all around me and I cannot remember a time without being in contact with this special composer. But also I felt very close to this music when I became an adult because I can identify so much with his strong wish for a better world and for freedom and peace for every human being,” he says.

This weekend, Dubai is to play witness to Muller’s prowess. As prelude to the 250th year since Beethoven’s birth, which will be celebrated in 2020, Muller will perform the Appassionata sonata tomorrow. “The audience can expect an evening with two absolute masterpieces, two of the greatest and most important sonatas, which have ever been composed,” he says.

The first, of course, is Beethoven’s Sonata op. 57. And in addition to this, he will play Schubert’s Sonata No. 22 in Major D 959 and Brahms’ Intermezzi op. 117.

It wouldn’t be unusual if someone in his place were a bit nervous, following in the steps of the greats. But he’s been serenaded by Moonlight Sonatas — a star has been born.

Muller will perform at the One and Only Royal Mirage, Royal Ballroom, on Saturday. Tickets to the show are Dh263.