Love and Honour
Beethoven rekindles an old relationship while working to dissuade his brother, Caspar Carl, from his own choice of romantic partner. Presented by Donald Macleod.
Beethoven rekindles an old relationship while working to dissuade his brother, Caspar Carl, from his own choice of romantic partner.
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.
Romance in F Op 50
Chlo毛 Hanslip, violin
成人快手 Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Anja Bihlmaier
Piano Sonata No 13, Op 27 No 1 (movts. III & IV)
Louis Schwizgebel, piano
An die Hoffnung Op 32
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, baritone
J枚rg Demus, piano
Piano Sonata No 15 Op 28 鈥楶astorale鈥�, IV. Rondo
Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, piano
Piano Concerto No 4, I. Allegro Moderato
C茅dric Tiberghien, piano
成人快手 National Orchestra of Wales
conducted by Grant Llewellyn
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Romance No. 2 in F major, Op 50 for violin and orchestra
Performer: Chlo毛 Hanslip. Orchestra: 成人快手 Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Anja Bihlmaier. -
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Sonata No.13 in E flat major, Op 27, No 1 (3rd & 4th mvt)
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Ludwig van Beethoven
An Die Hoffnung, Op 32 (1st Setting)
Performer: J枚rg Demus. Singer: Dietrich Fischer鈥怐ieskau.- Deutsche grammophon:4537822.
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Sonata No.15 in D major, Op 28 "Pastoral" (3rd mvt)
Performer: Jean-Efflam Bavouzet.- CHANDOS : 2410108.
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op 58 (1st mvt)
Performer: C茅dric Tiberghien. Orchestra: 成人快手 National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: Grant Llewellyn.
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- Tue 16 Jun 2020 12:00成人快手 Radio 3
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