How and why did Beethoven choose to open the most famous piece in classical music with 'ta-ta-ta-taaaaah'? And how did he decide what to do after that? Tom Service seeks answers. Show more Beethoven 5 ...

The leaves haven’t even changed, and the Chicago Symphony has already given us one of its can’t-miss billings of the season. On paper, this weekend’s cycle has two big draws. German baritone Christian ...

With each performance, she gains a deeper appreciation for Beethoven’s innovation and creativity. “There are places in the slow movement of Beethoven 5 that give me chills no matter how many times ...

The great composer’s iconic dark and broody notes, now in sunny C major? You probably won’t even recognise it! The first four notes of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 are some of the most famous in all of ...

The Beethoven 9 as we explore the world of Beethoven through the lens of his symphonies with renowned classical biographer Jan Swafford. Each month is dedicated to a different symphony. Each week ...

Violinist Arabella Steinbacher performs Mozart's A major concerto with conductor Giordano Bellincampi at Auckland Town Hall. Photo / Sav Schulman Auckland Philharmonia’s Beethoven 5 was one grand meal ...

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I watched Beethoven all the time growing up. Whether it was at home or at a friend's sleepover, I would never pass up the opportunity to watch Charles Grodin freak out and battle with his family over ...

Stephen Johnson explores Beethoven's most popular work and arguably the most famous pieces of classical music ever written, the Symphony No. 5 in C minor. Show more Its the most famous piece of ...