Beethoven Awareness Month
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A Beethoven Journey with Leif Ove Andsnes
On Tuesday, Nov. 20 at 8 pm, catch a one-hour program featuring highlights from pianist Leif Ove Andsnes's solo appearance in The Greene Space.
Nov 21, 2012 -
25 Essential Beethoven Recordings: The Choral Fantasy
The pianist Rudolf Serkin is his usual thoughtful, majestic self in this crazy, mixed-up and yet fascinating work.
Nov 20, 2012 -
25 Essential Beethoven Recordings: The Septet
The tuneful and pleasant side of Beethoven is a much harder sell. But the Nash Ensemble recorded the Septet in 1990 and its recording remains the one to beat.
Nov 19, 2012 -
Beethoven String Quartet Marathon: The Complete Video Archive
WQXR's Beethoven string quartet marathon took place in The Greene Space on Sunday, Nov. 18. We've posted all 16 performances from the marathon.
Nov 18, 2012 -
Saturday Morning Cartoons: What's Ludwig Up To Today?
Beethoven’s Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21 is the featured music in this Saturday's cartoon. Music from the finale is used, along with the Fifth Symphony’s famous four-note motive... Nov 17, 2012
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25 Essential Beethoven Recordings: The Late Quartets
Beethoven was a constant companion for this quartet over its 44-year ride, starting in the 1960s when it released a complete cycle for RCA.
Nov 17, 2012 -
About The String Quartet Marathon Performers
Each of the string ensembles on the Beethoven String Quartet Marathon shared some of their thoughts on the pieces they are playing and about what Beethoven means to them.
Nov 16, 2012 -
25 Essential Beethoven Recordings: The Ninth Symphony
Choosing one recording of the Ninth Symphony is a task that's bound to be controversial. Then add Herbert Von Karajan to the equation. Nov 16, 2012
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25 Essential Beethoven Recordings: The Violin Concerto
Itzhak Perlman recorded the Beethoven Violin Concerto in 1981, when he was in his breathtaking playing prime. Everything is melody in this sprightly and lyrical interpretation.
Nov 15, 2012 -
25 Essential Beethoven Recordings: The Piano Concertos
An array of choices confronts the consumer looking to invest in a set of Beethoven’s piano concertos, with several decades’ worth of first-rate versions available. Nov 14, 2012