Leonore
Beethoven struggles to put on his first-ever opera as the French army advances relentlessly on Vienna. Presented by Donald Macleod
Beethoven struggles to put on his first-ever opera as the French army advances relentlessly on Vienna.
This week, Donald Macleod follows Ludwig van Beethoven through the years of 1804-1806; the beginning of what many commentators have called his 鈥榟eroic鈥� phase. Beethoven had put behind him the profound psychological crisis, triggered by his failing hearing, and now throws himself into his composing with renewed energy and strength of spirit. However, that same passionate nature also leads to frequent conflicts.
Composer of the Week is returning to the story of Beethoven鈥檚 life and music throughout 2020. Part of Radio 3鈥檚 Beethoven Unleashed season marking the 250th anniversary of Beethoven鈥檚 birth.
Leonore (1806 version) Act 1, 鈥淥 w盲r ich schon mit dir vereint鈥�
Christine Neithardt-Barbaux, soprano (Marzelline)
Orchestra of the Beethovenhalle Bonn
Conducted by Marc Soustrot
Piano Sonata No 22 in F Op 54 (mvts. I & II)
Paul Lewis, piano
Leonore (1806 version) Act II, Quartet 鈥淓r sterbe!鈥�
Pamela Coburn, soprano (Leonore)
Mark Baker, tenor (Forestan)
Jean-Philippe Lafont, baritone (Don Pizarro)
Victor von Halem, bass (Rocco)
Orchestra of the Beethovenhalle Bonn
Conducted by Marc Soustrot
Violin Sonata Op 12 No 1, II. Tema con variazioni: Andante con moto
Jennifer Pike, violin
Daniel Tong, piano
Leonore (1806 version) Act II, Duet 鈥淥 namenlose Freude!鈥�
Pamela Coburn, soprano (Leonore)
Mark Baker, tenor (Forestan)
Orchestra of the Beethovenhalle Bonn
Conducted by Marc Soustrot
Leonore Overture No 3 Op 72b
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig
Conducted by Kurt Masur
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Fidelio, Op 72 [1806] Act 1: O w盲r' ich schon mit dir vereint
Singer: Christine Barbaux. Orchestra: Orchestra Of The Beethovenhalle Bonn. Conductor: Marc Soustrot.- MD & G : MDG33708262.
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Sonata No. 22 in F major, Op 54 (1st & 2nd mvt)
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Fidelio, Op 72 [1806] Act II: "Er sterbe!"
Singer: Pamela Coburn. Singer: Mark Baker. Singer: Jean鈥怭hilippe Lafont. Singer: Victor von Halem. Orchestra: Orchestra Of The Beethovenhalle Bonn. Conductor: Marc Soustrot.- MD & G : MDG33708262.
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Sonata in D major, Op 12, No 1 for violin and piano (2nd mvt)
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Fidelio, Op 72 [1806] Act II: "Ich kann mich noch nicht fassen..."
Singer: Pamela Coburn. Singer: Mark Baker. Orchestra: Orchestra Of The Beethovenhalle Bonn. Conductor: Marc Soustrot.- MD & G : MDG33708262.
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Leonore Overture No 3, Op 72b
Orchestra: Gewandhausorchester Leipzig. Conductor: Kurt Masur.- PHILIPS : 454-038-2.
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Edvard Grieg
6 Songs Op.48
Performer: Iain Burnside. Singer: Ailish Tynan.
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