Frustrated Ambitions
Donald Macleod finds Beethoven seeking financial stability in Vienna and making further attempts to find love. However, nothing goes to plan.
Beethoven is seeking financial stability in Vienna and making further attempts to find love. However, nothing goes quite to plan.
This week, Donald Macleod explores Ludwig van Beethoven鈥檚 life through the years 1807-1809. This was a period that ended with the traumatic second occupation of Vienna by Napoleon鈥檚 forces, and a time when Beethoven himself was feeling increasingly restless in the city after his plans to gain financial stability were thwarted.
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.
Coriolan Overture, Op 62
Chamber Orchestra of Europe
Nikolaus Harnoncourt, conductor
Mass in C major, Op 86 (Credo & Agnus Dei)
London Symphony Orchestra
Sir Colin Davis, conductor
Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor, Op 57 鈥淎ppassionata鈥� (III. Allegro ma non troppo 鈥� Presto)
Alfred Brendel, piano
Producer: Sam Phillips
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Sonata in D major, Op 28, 'Pastoral' (4th mvt)
Performer: Alfred Brendel.- Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Opp.7 & 28 "Pastoral" & 49 No.2: Brendel.
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Coriolan Overture Op.62
Orchestra: Chamber Orchestra of Europe. Conductor: Nikolaus Harnoncourt.- WARNER CLASSICS : 2564637792.
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Mass in C major Op 86 (III - VI)
Choir: London Symphony Chorus. Conductor: Colin Davis.- LSO LIVE : LSO-0594.
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Sonata No 23 in F minor, Op 57 "Appassionata" (3rd mvt)
Performer: Evgeny Kissin.- DG : 4797582.
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