Beethoven conceived his Eighth Symphony at the same time as his Seventh, focusing on the former during the summer of 1812. The Eighth, part of the third period of his career, continued his trend of ...
The Beethoven 9 as we explore the world of Beethoven through the lens of his symphonies with renowned classical biographer Jan Swafford. Each month is dedicated to a different symphony. Each week ...
After the pulsating Seventh Symphony, Ludwig van Beethoven gave audiences something very different. The lighthearted Symphony No. 8 looks back to a simpler time in European life with music full of ...
Ludwig van Beethoven may have been the most serious guy in all of classical music. Most of the time, that is. But there was also the occasion when Beethoven, in the midst of a personal—and odd—life ...
Discovering Music. Beethoven: Symphony No. 8. Audio, 20 minutesDiscovering Music Beethoven: Symphony No. 8 Stephen Johnson explores Beethoven's most playful symphony ...
The Fourth Symphony provided the listening public relief after the monumental 'Eroica' Symphony, and most popular Fifth Symphony. The Eighth Symphony follows the Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh Symphonies, ...
You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. PORTLAND — The Portland Symphony Orchestra (PSO) will feature Beethoven’s ...
Best of Beethoven: we explore Beethoven's top 21 must-hear masterpieces. Discover the great composers and works with BBC ...
Beethoven is coming to town for a full-day musical experience at the Houston Symphony. As Houston Public Radio’s Laurie Johnson reports, the Symphony is delving into the music and life of the world’s ...