Appassionata
Beethoven鈥檚 fiery temper leads to quarrels with strangers, old friends and an important patron. Presented by Donald Macleod.
Beethoven鈥檚 fiery temper leads to quarrels with strangers, old friends and an important patron.
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.
Sonata for Cello and Piano Op 102 No 1 (opening)
Lynn Harrell, cello
Vladimir Ashkenazy, piano
Bagatelle in B minor Op 126 No 4
Sviatoslav Richter, piano
String Quartet in F Op 59 No 1, II. Allegretto vivace e sempre scherzando
Tak谩cs Quartet
Piano Sonata No 23, Op 57 鈥楢ppassionata鈥�, I. Allegro assai
Khatia Buniatishvili
Violin Concerto Op 61, I. Allegro ma non troppo
Isabell Faust, violin
The Prague Philharmonia
Conducted by Ji艡铆 B臅lohl谩vek
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Sonata in C major, Op 102, No 1 for cello and piano (1a, Andante)
Performer: Lynn Harrell. Performer: Vladimir Ashkenazy.- DECCA : 466-7332.
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Ludwig van Beethoven
6 Bagatelles, Op 126 for piano, No 4 in B minor
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Ludwig van Beethoven
String Quartet in F major, Op 59, No 1 "Rasumovsky" (2nd mvt)
Ensemble: Tak谩cs Quartet.- Decca 470 847-2.
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor, Op 57 "Appassionata" (1st mvt)
Performer: Khatia Buniatishvili. -
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Concerto in D major, Op 61 for violin and orchestra (1st mvt)
Performer: Isabelle Faust. Orchestra: Prague Philharmonia. Conductor: Ji艡铆 B臎lohl谩vek.- HARMONIA MUNDI : HMC-901944.
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- Thu 18 Jun 2020 12:00大象传媒 Radio 3
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