Beethoven‘s ‘Moonlight’ Sonata (aka ‘Piano Sonata No.14 in C sharp minor Op.27/2’) is one of the most famous pieces of music ever written for the piano. But how did it acquire its famous ...

Indie folk sensation Conor Oberst used the melody to Beethoven ... of the most famous ballads of all time, Carmen freely admitted that he lifted the chords for the verse of the song from the ...

Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony: a guide to the greatest recordings Richard Osborne Friday, February 21, 2025 Richard Osborne explores how conductors have approached this most elemental of Beethoven ...

On the other hand, the solo part develops the technique of its instrument with a freedom and brilliance for which Beethoven has no leisure in sonatas and chamber music.” Beethoven’s ‘Emperor ...

His Symphony No. 5 contains one of the most famous motifs in musical history and has even been reused in pop songs! Incredibly, Beethoven wrote this symphony when he was beginning to lose his hearing.

written for Beethoven’s political prison break opera “Fidelio,” represented the “greatest music about freedom ever written.” Far from being a stop gap, the new program created what ...

Beethoven Fest is back for its fifth instalment. It is three days from February to March where Ludwig Beethoven’s famous music is played by musicians in Altea. You can begin or continue your journey ...

On Tuesday, March 11, at 4 p.m., The Albert Wisner Public Library will host a lecture titled “Trouble & Triumph in ...

Music director Franz Welser-Möst leads performances of Fifth Symphony, Leonore Overture No. 3 and Janáček suite.