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Ludwig van Beethoven

Ludwig van Beethoven

Born: 1770, Bonn, Germany
Died: 1827, Vienna, Austria

“Stimulated by those moods which poets turn into words, I turn my ideas into tones which resound, roar, and rage until at last they stand before me in the form of notes.”

One of the greatest composers in the Western musical tradition, Ludwig van Beethoven revolutionized virtually every form of music that he composed. His “Eroica” Symphony transformed that genre; his 32 Piano Sonatas enabled the development of piano music from the genial pieces of the late 18th century to the colossal masterworks of Liszt and Schumann; and his opera Fidelio embodied the virtues of liberty and equality that transformed Europe during his life.

Further listening:
Piano Concerto No. 3, Op. 37 (1800)
Christian Zacharias; Staatskapelle
Dresden, Hans Vonk (EMI)

Fidelio (opera, 1805-1814)
Soloists; Philharmonia Chorus
and Orchestra, Otto Klemperer (EMI)

Symphony No. 3, Op. 55, “Eroica” (1803)
Los Angeles Philharmonic,
Carlo Maria Giulini (DG Originals)

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Performances

Coriolan Overture

  • Tuesday, August 6, 2013
    Hollywood Bowl
  • Thursday, August 8, 2013
    Hollywood Bowl

Egmont Overture

  • Friday, January 10, 2014
    Walt Disney Concert Hall
  • Saturday, January 11, 2014
    Walt Disney Concert Hall
  • Sunday, January 12, 2014
    Walt Disney Concert Hall

The Ruins of Athens Overture

  • Thursday, October 10, 2013
    Walt Disney Concert Hall
  • Friday, October 11, 2013
    Walt Disney Concert Hall
  • Saturday, October 12, 2013
    Walt Disney Concert Hall
  • Sunday, October 13, 2013
    Walt Disney Concert Hall

Contradances

  • Tuesday, September 3, 2013
    Hollywood Bowl

Diabelli Variations

  • Sunday, October 20, 2013
    Walt Disney Concert Hall

Piano Concerto No. 2 (Oct. 12 & 13)

  • Thursday, October 10, 2013
    Walt Disney Concert Hall
  • Friday, October 11, 2013
    Walt Disney Concert Hall
  • Saturday, October 12, 2013
    Walt Disney Concert Hall
  • Sunday, October 13, 2013
    Walt Disney Concert Hall

Piano Concerto No. 3

  • Thursday, August 29, 2013
    Hollywood Bowl

Piano Concerto No. 4 (Oct 10 & 11)

  • Thursday, October 10, 2013
    Walt Disney Concert Hall
  • Friday, October 11, 2013
    Walt Disney Concert Hall
  • Saturday, October 12, 2013
    Walt Disney Concert Hall
  • Sunday, October 13, 2013
    Walt Disney Concert Hall

Piano Concerto No. 5, "Emperor"

  • Friday, March 28, 2014
    Walt Disney Concert Hall
  • Saturday, March 29, 2014
    Walt Disney Concert Hall
  • Sunday, March 30, 2014
    Walt Disney Concert Hall

Symphony No. 1

  • Tuesday, September 3, 2013
    Hollywood Bowl

Symphony No. 4

  • Thursday, February 13, 2014
    Walt Disney Concert Hall
  • Saturday, February 15, 2014
    Walt Disney Concert Hall
  • Sunday, February 16, 2014
    Walt Disney Concert Hall

Violin Sonata in C minor, Op. 30, No. 2

  • Friday, April 4, 2014
    Walt Disney Concert Hall

Violin Sonata in G Major, Op. 96

  • Wednesday, April 23, 2014
    Walt Disney Concert Hall
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