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Beethoven’s Violin Concerto, performed by Vadim Repin and conducted by Chung Myung-Whun, is a beautiful piece of classical music. Written in 1806, the concerto was dedicated to Beethoven’s friend Stephan…

…Therese” for Therese Malfatti von Rohrenbach zu Dezza, a student and love interest of Beethoven’s. However, she rejected his proposal. When the piece was published in 1865, it was mistakenly…

…lonely and anxious. He also mentioned considering ending his life, but his art kept him going. This letter, known as the Heiligenstadt Testament, marked a turning point in Beethoven’s musical…

…around 20 minutes to perform. The structure is unconventional, with a slow opening movement followed by classical fast-slow-fast alternation. The third movement incorporates a funeral march, foreshadowing Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony….

Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 17, Op. 31/2 “Tempest” is a composition from 1801/02. It is commonly known as “The Tempest,” but this title wasn’t given by Beethoven himself. Instead, it…

Beethoven’s String Quartet in F major, op. 59, no. 1 – 2nd movement is known as “Razumovsky.” It was commissioned by Count Andreas Razumovsky, the Russian ambassador in Vienna. This…

Valentina Lisitsa performed Beethoven’s Sonata Op. 57 (Appassionata) in St. Paul village, delivering a stunning and passionate rendition. Her performance showcased Beethoven’s mastery of classical and romantic ideals, with rhythmic…

…perform. It opens with a slow movement in theme and variations, followed by fast-slow-fast movements according to classical principles. The third movement includes a funeral march, foreshadowing Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony….

Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 12 in A flat major, Op. 26 was composed around the same time as his First Symphony. Dedicated to Prince Karl von Lichnowsky, the sonata consists…

Beethoven’s Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93 is a light-hearted symphony composed in 1812. It is sometimes referred to as “my little Symphony in F” by Beethoven himself….

Experience Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, also known as Eroica, performed by the ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra conducted by Michael Boder. This popular symphony was composed by Ludwig van Beethoven…

Beethoven’s first published work, the Nine Variations on a March by Dressler (WoO 63), were written when he was just 12 years old. His teacher, Neefe, was impressed with Beethoven’s…