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 ...

Symphony No. 4 Herbert von Karajan, Conductor Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra (Ein) Heldenleben, '(A) Hero's Life' Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Richard Strauss, Composer ...

Written shortly after the epic "Eroica" expanded the concept of what a symphony can be, Ludwig van Beethoven's Fourth Symphony makes a simpler statement. It's a crowd-pleaser. Symphony No. 4 is more ...

Symphony No. 4 Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer Vienna Concentus Musicus Symphony No. 5 Vienna Concentus Musicus Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer The principal casualty of his retirement has been the ...

It's often been said that the symphonies of Beethoven that really matter are the odd numbered ones and that the even numbered ones, particularly numbers 2 and 4 are lighter and somehow less ...