Ludwig van Beethoven

Beethoven's Famous 4 Notes: Truly Revolutionary Music

NPR Music — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 22:23:00 +0000

A new book, a new recording and some old instruments, all addressing the most memorable phrase in music: the opening of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony.

Matthew Guerrieri has written a book about this symphony, called The First Four Notes: Beethoven's Fifth and the Human Imagination.

Happiness Is...A "Joyous" Flashmob Video From Spain!

WRTI Staff — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 18:28:50 +0000

Does this video bring a smile to your face? Please share it and spread the joy!

http://youtu.be/GBaHPND2QJg

Beethoven — For A Buck

NPR Music — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 18:08:00 +0000

To own all the piano sonatas Beethoven wrote, you used to have to buy at least 10 CDs and spend $50, $75, $100 — or more.

What if I told you that you could get them for less than $10? That's about $1 per hour of music.

That's right — the "Moonlight," "Appassionata," "Waldstein" and all your other favorites, for just $9.99!

This isn't a late-night sonic ShamWow offer, or a compilation from some no-name company of hazy legality.

A Profile of Musical Giant Ludwig van Beethoven

Susan Lewis — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 15:02:00 +0000

Beethoven is in the air! The Philadelphia Orchestra, with The Philadelphia Singers and soloists, including AVA's Margaret Mezzacappa, wowed the audience at the Mann Center last Wednesday night with an intense performance of Beethoven's 9th symphony. WRTI's Susan Lewis explores the life and work of one of the world's most influential composers.

http://youtu.be/DcGQV1hRHJ4

Cypress String Quartet

Jill Pasternak — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:32:45 +0000

WRTI's Jill Pasternak speaks with violinist Tom Stone and cellist Jennifer Kloetzel from the Cypress String Quartet about their new CDs - The American Album and the three-volume set Beethoven's Late Quartet.

Beethoven & Phila. Orchestra--Soprano Ailyn Perez on the Rise--American Swedish Historical Museum

Susan Lewis, David Patrick Stearns and Eric Brannon — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 20:58:00 +0000

Susan Lewis explores the life and music of Beethoven, whose music continues to enthrall modern audiences, and is now featured in three weeks of programs at The Philadelphia Orchestra.

David Patrick Stearns reports on the rise and rise of Ailyn Perez. The soprano, whose career began in Philadelphia, recently starred in the Royal Opera House's production of La Traviata.

Eric Brannon takes us to the American Swedish Historical Museum in Philadelphia.

Ed Harris

Jim Cotter and Susan Lewis and Jason Peifer — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 20:14:00 +0000

This week, a conversation with the actor Ed Harris. He's the star of a new Copying Beethoven, a fictional retelling of the great composer's last years. Susan Lewis looks at how non-profits are reinventing commercial movie houses as neighborhood cinemas for art films and documentaries. We look at one man's collection of films and his efforts to share these celluloid treasures with the viewing public, many of which without him, would have vanished. Jason Peifer provides a glimpse into the Pig Iron Theater Company's process of developing new work. Their next production is scheduled to open in Philadelphia this spring.