Anhang 13 (Funeral March)

[PDG]

That's all very well, Fidelio, but the recent scandals involving fixed phone-in competitions, especially on kids' shows, have tarnished the Corporation's reputation, permanently.

[Fidelio]

...and failing to correct inaccurate information is hardly helping their cause.

[Peter]

Yes, Peter. I ended up emailing Radio 4. They said that it might confuse some people if they suddenly announced it was by a different composer. And that if not by Beethoven, the piece is probably by now known as "Beethoven's Funeral March in B flat" anyway, even though written by someone else! So there you are. Watch your TV this Sunday morning at 11 am to see what I mean.

I watched some of it but missed the crucial moment (hopefully not to repeated too often in life!) - I presume the BBC continued to put out false information regarding the illustrious and much neglected composer Johann Heinrich Walch?

[PDG]

Yes, Peter. David Dimbleby announced - immediately following Big Ben - that: "Beethoven's Funeral March No.1 in B flat minor will now be played (while the wreaths are layed...)." So they've even given it a number now! Where's John Suchet when you need him?!

[Peter]

Where's John Suchet when you need him?!

I think his brother would be of more use!

[Fidelio]

Ah....too busy completing the new book!