Adolescent Conflicts
Donald Macleod explores Beethoven’s increasing dependence upon his nephew Karl - a period when Beethoven’s own health was steadily in decline.
Donald Macleod explores Beethoven’s increasing dependence upon his nephew Karl - a period when Beethoven’s own health was steadily in decline. Donald also explores Karl’s desire for greater independence from his uncle, including wanting to drop out of university and pursue his own life.
Bagatelle No 2, Op 126 (Allegro)
Cordelia Williams, piano
Der Kuss, Op 128
Roderick Williams, baritone
Iain Burnside, piano
Missa Solemnis in D, Op 123 (Gloria)
Laura Aikin, soprano
Bernarda Fink, alto
Johannes Chum, tenor
Ruben Drole, bass
Arnold Schoenberg Chor
Concentus Musicus Wien
Nikolaus Harnoncourt, conductor
Symphony No 9 in D minor, Op 125 ‘Choral’ (Scherzo)
Danish Chamber Orchestra
Ádám Fischer, conductor
String Quartet No 12 in E flat, Op 127 (excerpt)
Takács Quartet
Produced by Luke Whitlock
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Bagatelle, Op 126, No 2
Performer: Cordelia Williams.- SOMM : SOMMCD0675.
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Der Kuss, Op 128
Performer: Iain Burnside. Singer: Roderick Williams.- SIGNUM : SIGCD-139.
- SIGNUM.
- 9.
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Missa Solemnis, Op 123 (Gloria)
Singer: Laura Aikin. Singer: Bernarda Fink. Singer: Johannes Chum. Singer: Ruben Drole. Choir: Arnold Schoenberg Chor. Ensemble: Concentus Musicus Vienna. Singer: Nikolaus Harnoncourt.- Sony 88985313592.
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Ludwig van Beethoven
String Quartet No 12 in E flat major, Op 127 (2nd mvt)
Ensemble: Takács Quartet.- DECCA : 4708492.
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- Thu 29 May 202516:00BBC Radio 3
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