Music is like a language which everyone understands. It is an art form capable of generating great emotional response. Meet some of the world's famous composers and musical performers in this collection of music-based stories.
On December 22, 1808, Beethoven starred in one of the most important concerts of his life.
In this clip, Arturo Toscanini (1867-1957) conducts the NBC Orchestra's performance of Beethoven's Symphony No.
This performance of the Benedictus, from Beethoven's Missa Solemnis, is by the Amsterdam Concertgebouw Orchestra, conducted by Leonard Bernstein.
This performance of the Kyrie, from Beethoven's Missa Solemnis, is by the Amsterdam Concertgebouw Orchestra, conducted by Leonard Bernstein.
This performance of the Sanctus, from Beethoven's Missa Solemnis, is by the Amsterdam Concertgebouw Orchestra, conducted by Leonard Bernstein.
It is said that when Beethovens Ninth Symphony premiered in Vienna (on the 7th of May, 1824), the deaf maestro kept conducting even after the audience...
Continuation of Beethoven's Ninth, performed by the Bavarian Broadcast Symphony Orchestra with other leading musicians from Europe, America and Russia...
Continuation of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, performed by the Bavarian Broadcast Symphony Orchestra (with other leading musicians from Europe, America ...
Finale of Beethovens Ninth, in a concert (on Christmas Day, 1989) celebrating Germanys reunification.
Many fans of classical music think that the second movement of Beethoven's 7th Symphony is one of the lovliest pieces of classical music ever written....
While Beethoven was becoming the most sought-after composer in Europe, he struggled - emotionally - with his personal life.
Nathaniel Ayers attended the LA Philharmonic's rehearsal of Beethoven's Third Symphony - known as the "Eroica" - with his friend, Steve Lopez.
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