German composer Beethoven died in 1827, but his works, which include Moonlight Sonata, The Emperor Piano Concerto, and Für Elise, means he remains one of the most recognizable names in history.

- Beethoven's 9th is a challenging work, because of the musical journey one has to take, both as a listener and as a performer. - Just to make contact with this incredible work of art, it's really ...

Jon Batiste Blueses Up Beethoven: “It’s Been 250-Plus Years. It Was Due for an Update.” The Grammy-winning musician discusses his new genre-scrambling album, and his optimism in the face of ...

Beethoven had not appeared before a Viennese audience in a dozen years, but he was moved by the letter’s sentiment and agreed to debut his new work, Symphony No. 9 in D minor, in the city.

When Ludwig von Beethoven left us in 1827, he was three years removed from the completion of his Ninth Symphony, a work heralded by many as his magnum opus.He had started work on his 10th Symphony ...

The String Orchestra of the Rockies’ concert on Sunday includes a work by Beethoven, the Grosse Fuge, that caused a scandal when it was first performed, and is now admired as a pinnacle of music ...

Jan. 16, 2025 Updated Thu., Jan. 16, 2025 at 3:49 p.m. Dirk Kaftan, general music director of the Beethoven Orchester Bonn, perform on stage Oct. 9, 2021, during the rehearsal for the world ...