Going His Own Way
A fresh generation of composers are emerging behind Beethoven, but the old man isn't ready to hand over his position as Europe's chief musical revolutionary.
Beethoven had led the world into a new era of music, and now a fresh generation of artists were emerging behind him to take the next steps into what would become the Age of the Romantics. Nevertheless, the old man was not yet ready to hand over his position as chief musical revolutionary.
This week, Donald Macleod reaches the final chapters of his year-long biography of Beethoven. The composer鈥檚 remaining years, 1825 to 1827, were marred by failing health and a traumatic family crisis but also saw Beethoven pushing resolutely forward in his art. He continued to surprise and astonish, producing a series of extraordinary late string quartets.
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.
Piano Trio in D, Op. 70 No. 1 鈥楪host鈥�, I. Allegro vivace e con brio
Amatis Trio
String Quartet in A minor, Op. 132, II. Allegro ma non tanto
Danish String Quartet
Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor, Op. 57 鈥楢ppassionata鈥�, I. Allegro Assai
Maria Grinberg, piano
Grosse Fugue, Op. 133
Talich Quartet
String Quartet in B flat, Op. 130, IV. Alla danza tedesca .
Vertavo String Quartet
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Trio in D major, Op 70, No 1 "Ghost" (1st mvt)
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Ludwig van Beethoven
String Quartet in A minor, Op 132 (2nd mvt)
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Sonata No 23 in F minor, Op 57 "Appassionata" (1st mvt)
Performer: Maria Grinberg.- SCRIBENDUM SC814.
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Grosse Fugue, Op 133
Performer: Talichovo kvarteto.- CALLIOPE : CAL-9635.
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String Quartet in B flat major, Op 130 (4th mvt)
Ensemble: Vertavo Quartet.- SIMAX PSC1265.
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