As we celebrate the sesquicentennial year of composer Ludwig van Beethoven, conductor Giancarlo Guerrero joined us for a look at all nine of his symponies.
Classically Speaking: Celebrating Beethoven, On The Count Of Four
Classical music loves a milestone, and with the approach of Ludwig van Beethoven’s 250th birthday, we had a big one coming in 2020. But, our plans were all thrown thanks to COVID-19.
It’s Beethoven’s World. We’re Just Living In It.
In a 2017 interview in Rolling Stone Magazine, songwriter Billy Joel cited the lasting influence of classical music on his work – specifically the music of Beethoven. He pointed out that Neil Diamond had once said, “I have forgiven myself for not being Beethoven.” And this set off a realization for Joel: “I realized my […]
Was Beethoven Black? A Century-Old Debate Reignites On Twitter.
Amid some of the more predictable pandemic- and protest-related topics trending on Twitter this week, an unexpected name joined the list: Beethoven.
‘No Party Tricks’: Lessons From Glenn Gould On Creating ‘A Concert Without Halls’
Nobody told Glenn Gould to stop touring, or suggested he perform a digital concert. Why would they have? There wasn’t a global pandemic forcing performers to stay home in the 1960s. But Gould’s own distaste for the act of live performance led him to shun traditional concerts early on in his career. Now, as today’s […]
Classical Scavenger Hunt: Beethoven 250 Edition
Continue the year-long celebration of Beethoven’s 250th birthday with our latest digital scavenger hunt!
How Beethoven’s ‘Ode To Joy’ Has Inspired Hope For Generations
Earlier this week, musicians of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra performed Beethoven’s famous “Ode to Joy” from the Ninth Symphony. Only, the performers weren’t side by side in a concert hall. Instead, they joined together digitally from isolation in their homes.
The Good Grief Of Beethoven On Schroeder’s Toy Piano In ‘Peanuts’
For five decades, a familiar sight greeted readers of the comics section of the newspaper: Schroeder at his toy baby grand piano, with Lucy leaning backward against it. Overhead, sheet music played an active role in the story. With overwhelming majority, the music was by one composer: Ludwig van Beethoven.
Celebrate Beethoven’s Birthday With 91Classical And The Nashville Symphony
Join us as we celebrate his 250-year legacy at the Nashville Symphony’s Beethoven Birthday Bash.
Beethoven On The Big And Small Screen
Ludwig van Beethoven turns 250 this year. 2020 will inevitably be filled with performances of his music, and scholarship about his life and influence. But first, we thought it was time to indulge in a little fun by enjoying some of the fictional portrayals of the man onscreen.
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