We put on a brave face and dare to rank the nine remarkable symphonies of Ludwig van Beethoven – from great to the very greatest. From the iconic knocks of fate in Beethoven’s Fifth, to the unbridled ...
Ludwig van Beethoven's nine symphonies cover pretty much every facet of human existence in one way or another. In other words, they're pretty indispensable. Where to start with Beethoven's symphonies?
The symphonies explored by nine leading conductors: Norrington, Zinman, Jansons, Vänskä, Gardiner, Iván Fischer, Tilson Thomas, Paavo Järvi and Chailly Welcome to our guide to our guide to Beethoven's ...
Two giants who shook the foundations of 18th- and 19th-century Europe, Ludwig van Beethoven and Napoleon Bonaparte were born just one year apart—Beethoven in Bonn, near Cologne (now Germany) in 1770 ...
Ludwig van Beethoven's symphonies have influenced every generation of composers since they were written. Riccardo Chailly talks to Philip Clark about the enduring power of the symphonies Ludwig van ...
German and Austrian composers occupy eight of top 10 places in survey of leading conductors by BBC Music magazine Beethoven’s thrilling, electrifying Eroica, a piece of music originally dedicated to ...