Discovering Beethoven
Listen to programmes examining the life and works of Ludwig van Beethoven.
Ludwig van Beethoven - the turbulent years from 1806 to 1812
Donald Macleod introduces the life and music of Beethoven between 1806 and 1812
Ludwig van Beethoven - transforming the legacy of Haydn and Mozart
Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Ludwig van Beethoven
Ludwig van Beethoven - years of crisis
An exploration of key years in Beethoven's life beginning in 1803.
Ludwig van Beethoven - late period
An exploration of the last 12 years of Beethoven's career.
Beethoven: Symphony No.1
In this Proms Music Guide, Tom Service talks about Beethoven's 1st Symphony.
Beethoven: Symphony No. 2
Charles Hazlewood explores Beethoven's Symphony No. 2.
Beethoven: Symphony No. 2
Rob Cowan compares recordings of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 2 and makes a recommendation.
Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 'Eroica'
Howard Goodall and Suzy Klein discuss the Funeral March from Beethoven's Symphony No. 3.
Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 'Eroica'
Stephen Johnson explores Beethoven's Third Symphony in E flat, the Eroica.
Beethoven: Symphony No. 3
In this Proms Music Guide, Andrew McGregor talks about Beethoven's 3rd Symphony.
Watch an analysis of Beethoven's 'Eroica'—Beethoven: Symphony No 3 (Eroica)
Stephen Johnson explores Beethoven's Third Symphony in E flat, the Eroica.
Beethoven: Symphony No. 4
Stephen Johnson examines the orchestration of Beethoven's Symphony No 4.
Beethoven: Symphony No. 4
In this Proms Music Guide, Stephen Johnson talks about Beethoven's 4th Symphony
Beethoven: Symphony No. 5
Stephen Johnson and the BBCSO with Grant Llewellyn explore Beethoven's Fifth Symphony.
Beethoven: Symphony No. 5
In this Proms Music Guide, Andrew McGregor talks about Beethoven's 5th symphony.
Beethoven: Symphony No. 6
Charles Hazlewood and BBC CO delve into Beethoven's 6th Symphony.
Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 'Pastoral'
John Deathridge with a recommendation from recordings of Beethoven's sixth symphony
Beethoven: Symphony No. 7
Harmonieband and Charles Hazlewood delve into Beethoven's 7th Symphony.
Beethoven: Symphony No. 7
John Deathridge makes a recommendation from recordings of Beethoven's 7th Symphony.
Beethoven: Symphony No. 7
Howard Goodall and Suzy Klein discuss the Allegretto from Beethoven's Symphony No. 7.
Beethoven: Symphony No. 8
Stephen Johnson explores Beethoven's most playful symphony, the Eighth.
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Beethoven: Symphony No. 9
Stephen Johnson explores themes of triumph and doubt in Beethoven's Symphony No. 9.
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Beethoven: Symphony No. 9
In this Proms Music Guide, Andrew McGregor talks about Beethoven's 9th Symphony.
Beethoven: Triple Concerto
In this Proms Music Guide, Stephen Johnson talks about Beethoven's Triple Concerto.
