Fallen Idol
Beethoven looks to Napoleon Bonaparte as the inspiration for a new symphony, but will his hero prove worthy? Presented by Donald Macleod.
Beethoven was fascinated by Napoleon Bonaparte and the ideals of freedom, equality and self-determination he seemed to embody, and embarked on a new symphony in Napoleon鈥檚 honour. But had he fatally misjudged his hero?
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. Having weathered a profound psychological crisis, triggered by his failing hearing, Beethoven 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.
Variations on an original theme Op 35, 鈥楨roica Variations鈥�, Variations I-III.
Rudolf Buchbinder, piano
Symphony No 3 'Eroica', I. Allegro con brio
大象传媒 National Orchestra of Wales
Conducted by Thierry Fischer
String Quartet Op 59 No 1, 'Rasumovsky', IV. Th猫me Russe, Allegro
Escher String Quartet
Symphony No 3 'Eroica', II. Marcia funebre, Adagio assai
大象传媒 National Orchestra of Wales
Conducted by Thierry Fischer
Violin Sonata in A major Op 47 鈥楰reutzer鈥�, III. Presto
Veronika Eberle, violin
Oliver Schnyder, piano
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Ludwig van Beethoven
15 Variations And A Fugue On A Theme From Prometheus, Op 35 (1-3)
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No 3 in E flat major, Op 55 "Eroica" (1st mvt)
Conductor: Thierry Fischer. Orchestra: 大象传媒 National Orchestra of Wales. -
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Ludwig van Beethoven
String Quartet in F major, Op 59 No 1 "Rasumovsky" (4th mvt)
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No 3 in E flat major, Op 55 "Eroica" (2nd mvt)
Conductor: Thierry Fischer. Orchestra: 大象传媒 National Orchestra of Wales. -
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Sonata in A major, Op 47 for violin and piano "Kreutzer" (3rd mvt)
Performer: Veronika Eberle. Performer: Oliver Schnyder.
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- Mon 15 Jun 2020 12:00大象传媒 Radio 3
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