We need to talk about Anton
Anton Schindler becomes Beethoven鈥檚 secretary, and despite the fact that everyone seems to dislike him, including Beethoven, he quickly becomes indispensable to the composer.
Anton Schindler becomes Beethoven鈥檚 secretary, and despite the fact that everyone seems to dislike him, including Beethoven, he quickly becomes indispensable to the composer. However, there is a problem - Anton can鈥檛 be trusted.
This week, Donald Macleod explores Ludwig van Beethoven鈥檚 life and work between 1822 and 1824 鈥� a period during which the composer completed his greatest late masterpieces. It was also a time in which Beethoven became acutely aware of his own mortality, struggling with both his dwindling finances and his deteriorating health, and sought help from, among others, his brother Johann and a new secretary - Anton Schindler.
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.
Ta ta ta, WoO162
Accentus
Consecration of House Overture, Op.124
Wiener Akademie
Martin Haselb枚ck (conductor)
Missa Solemnis, Op.123 - Agnus Dei: Dona Nobis Pacem
Heather Harper (soprano)
Janet Baker (mezzo soprano)
Robert Tear (tenor)
Hans Sotin (bass)
New Philharmonia Chorus
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Carlo Maria Giulini (conductor)
Waltz in E-flat major, WoO 84
Ronald Brautigam (piano)
Symphony no.9, Op.125 鈥� III. Adagio molto e cantabile
London Symphony Orchestra
Bernard Haitink (conductor)
Piano Sonata No. 17 in D minor, Op. 31 No. 2 'Tempest' - III. Allegretto
Glenn Gould (piano)
Producer: Sam Phillips
Last on
Music Played
-
![]()
Ludwig van Beethoven
Ta ta ta, WoO 162
Ensemble: Accentus Ensemble.- WARNER CLASSICS : 9029531420.
- WARNER CLASSICS.
- 6.
-
![]()
Ludwig van Beethoven
Consecration of the House Overture, Op 124
Orchestra: Chorus Viennensis. Conductor: Martin Haselb枚ck.- ALPHA : ALPHA-472.
- ALPHA.
- 11.
-
![]()
Ludwig van Beethoven
Mass In D Major, "Missa Solemnis", Op 123 (Angus Dei: Dona Nobis Pacem)
Singer: Elly Ameling. Singer: Janet Baker. Singer: Theo Altmeyer. Singer: Marius Rintzler. Singer: Heather Harper. Singer: Robert Tear. Singer: Hans Sotin. Choir: Philharmonia Chorus. Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Carlo Maria Giulini.- WARNER CLASSICS 5176642.
- WARNER CLASSICS.
- 9.
-
![]()
Ludwig van Beethoven
Waltz in E flat major, WoO 84
Performer: Ronald Brautigam.- BIS : BIS2403.
- BIS.
- 13.
-
![]()
Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No 9 in D minor, Op 125 (3rd mvt)
Conductor: Bernard Haitink.- LSO LIVE : LSO0092.
- LSO LIVE.
- 3.
-
![]()
Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Sonata No 17 in D minor, Op 31, No 2 "Tempest" (3rd mvt)
Performer: Glenn Gould.- SONY : 88725412862.
- SONY.
- 4.
Broadcast
- Thu 5 Nov 2020 12:00成人快手 Radio 3
Beethoven Unleashed 鈥� the box set
The complete set of Radio 3 Beethoven Unleashed podcasts, with Donald Macleod.
What was really wrong with Beethoven?
Georgia Mann and neurosurgeon Henry Marsh examine the composer's numerous health problems
Composers A to Z
Visit the extensive audio archive of Radio 3 programmes about Composers and their works.
Who knew? Five eye-opening stories from Composer of the Week
The production team reflects on 5 of Donald Macleod鈥檚 best stories from the last 20 years
Five reasons why we love Parry's Jerusalem
What is the strange power of Jerusalem which makes strong men weep?
A man out of time 鈥� why Parry's music and ideas were at odds with his image...
The composer of Jerusalem was very far from the conservative figure his image suggests.
Composer Help Page
Find resources and contacts for composers from within the classical music industry.