Beethoven: The Nine Symphonies
If you're looking for a real bargain set of Beethoven's complete symphonies, look no further. David Zinman leads the Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich through the big nine. Unconventional--this is...
Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 5 & 7
In 2006, the 25-year-old Venezuelan Gustavo Dudamel's star on the international scene is rising fast, with prestigious conducting assignments and this CD of two of Beethoven's most-popular...
The Famous Meet Gory Ends In 'How They Croaked'
In her illustrated book for middle-grade readers, How They Croaked, Georgia Bragg chronicles the disgusting and bloody deaths of 19 famous figures, from Beethoven (who exploded with pus) to...
Jane Fonda Is Academic In '33 Variations'
Actress Jane Fonda is back on stage as a musicologist out to solve a musical mystery in the play 33 Variations. Fonda talks about the role and explains why she's "smitten" with...
Bytes and Beethoven
The Borromeo String Quartet has embraced digital advances to prepare and perform classical works.
Music Review: ‘Missa Solemnis’ Ends New York...
The New York Philharmonic’s final program of the season, first presented on Wednesday night, includes Beethoven’s “Missa Solemnis” and Magnus Lindberg’s “Al largo.”
An evening of elegance with The Capuçon-Angelich Trio
Brought together personally by Martha Argerich, the Capuçon-Angelich Trio, one of the most promising ensembles in the world of chamber music today, features the native French duo of...
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