The Beethoven scholar, John Suchet is presenting a weekend of Beethoven on Classic FM over the August Bank Holiday here in the UK. I guess you can also listen in on the web.
In his inimitable style, John guides us on a journey through the music of arguably the greatest composer ever to have lived.
In the first of four programmes – John looks at Beethoven’s early years - right through to the first signs of deafness. The concert includes the Symphony No.2, the Pathetique Sonata and the 1st Piano Concerto.
The second Beethoven special examines his "Heroic" phase, and includes the Pastoral Symphony, the Eroica Symphony and the amazing Variations on God Save the King.
John’s third offering sees us through the Napoleonic wars and Beethoven's increasing deafness. Musically, there are gems like the Battle Symphony, Fidelio and the Choral Fantasia.
In the final programme, John focuses on the composers declining years and features the Symphony No.9, the late quartets and the stunning Hammerklavier Sonata.
John Suchet's Friendly Guide to Beethoven starts at 9pm 25th August and runs until
28th August.
Also look out for his new books on Beethoven.
In his inimitable style, John guides us on a journey through the music of arguably the greatest composer ever to have lived.
In the first of four programmes – John looks at Beethoven’s early years - right through to the first signs of deafness. The concert includes the Symphony No.2, the Pathetique Sonata and the 1st Piano Concerto.
The second Beethoven special examines his "Heroic" phase, and includes the Pastoral Symphony, the Eroica Symphony and the amazing Variations on God Save the King.
John’s third offering sees us through the Napoleonic wars and Beethoven's increasing deafness. Musically, there are gems like the Battle Symphony, Fidelio and the Choral Fantasia.
In the final programme, John focuses on the composers declining years and features the Symphony No.9, the late quartets and the stunning Hammerklavier Sonata.
John Suchet's Friendly Guide to Beethoven starts at 9pm 25th August and runs until
28th August.
Also look out for his new books on Beethoven.
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