Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827)

[kernelbogey]

Another cross-reference:

Yes, I'll be listening again.

At 4.30 Similarly of interest.....the following programme - Beyond Belief: "Beethoven's Spirituality"

Born into a musical family in Bonn towards the end of the 18th century, Ludwig van Beethoven became one of the greatest composers who ever lived. But whilst much is written about his life and music, little attention is paid to his faith and spirituality. To mark the 250th anniversary of his birth, Ernie Rea explores Beethoven's interest in God, Eastern religions and how his spirituality influenced his music with the pianist Stephen Hough; Professor Barry Cooper, editor of the Beethoven Compendium and Professor of Music at the University of Manchester and Birgit Lodes, Professor of Historical Musicology at the University of Vienna.

Here's the link:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000qbmh

[Sir Velo]

For anyone who heard Sir John Eliot Gardiner's contributions to COTW last month, they might be interested to watch a series of films he made with the ORR on Youtube in which he rehearses and eloquently discusses the works. The link he draws between the themes of the fifth symphony and French Revolutionary anthems is fascinating and compelling.

You also don't have the anachronistic performing styles to endure which somewhat marred the radio offering.

[Bryn]

A hairy tale:

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-00846-z?utm_source=Nature+Briefing&utm_campaign=09454f04cc-briefing-dy-20230323&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c9dfd39373-09454f04cc-46900426