Beethoven Unleashed: At ±«Óătv
Donald Macleod and Erica Buurman examine some of Beethovenâs personal possessions at the Beethoven-Haus in Bonn.
Donald Macleod and Erica Buurman examine some of Beethovenâs personal possessions at the Beethoven-Haus in Bonn.
This week, Donald Macleod takes us to Beethovenâs home town of Bonn and the Beethoven-Haus museum which now occupies the building where he was born. Donald is joined by Erica Buurman, director of the Ira F. Brilliant Center for Beethoven Studies, and together they explore some of the everyday objects and household artefacts owned by the composer to see what they can tell us about how he lived. Weâll hear about Beethovenâs hearing aids and the onset of his hearing loss. Next, with his personal cashbox, they talk about his relationship with money and the world of business. Weâll discover Beethovenâs domestic circumstances by inspecting his cut-throat razor, and his walking stick and writing desk shine a light on his everyday processes. Finally, Donald and Erica compare various samples of the composerâs hair.
Composer of the Week will be returning to the story of Beethovenâs life and music throughout 2020. Part of Radio 3âs Beethoven Unleashed season marking the 250th anniversary of Beethovenâs birth.
Music featured:
Bagatelles Op 126, Nos 1 & 6
Trio for Clarinet, Cello & Piano Op 38
Overture, The Consecration of the House Op 124
Wellingtonâs Victory (Part II)
Piano Sonata No 9 in E, Op 14 No.1
Triple Concerto
Cello Sonata in A, Op 69
Missa Solemnis (Agnus Dei)
Sonata No 29 in Bb, Op 106 âHammerklavierâ
Aus Goethes Faust, Op 75, No 3
Symphony No 6
String Quintet in Eb Op 4
Mailied, Op 52 No 4
String Quartet Op 59 No 2
Trauerkantate auf den Tod Kaiser Josephs II, No 3 Aria, âDa stiegen die Menschen anâs Lichtâ
Grosse Fugue (arr. Piano, 4 hands) Op 134
Piano Trio Op 1 No 3
Symphony No 1
Mass in C (Kyrie)
Presented by Donald Macleod
Produced by Chris Taylor for ±«Óătv Wales
For full tracklistings, including artist and recording details, and to listen to the pieces featured in full (for 30 days after broadcast) head to the series page for Beethoven Unleashed: At ±«Óătv
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And you can delve into the A-Z of all the composers weâve featured on Composer of the Week here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3cjHdZlXwL7W41XGB77X3S0/composers-a-to-z
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Composer of the Week
Donald Macleod explores the life and work of composers.