Concert Tour
Beethoven undertakes an international tour, financed by his new patron, Prince Lichnowsky, which he hopes will be a crucial showcase for his talents. Presented by Donald Macleod
Beethoven undertakes his first international tour, thanks to the generosity and social connections of his new patron, Prince Lichnowsky. It could prove a crucial stepping stone for his musical career.
This week, Donald Macleod follows Beethoven through the years 1796-99, as the young composer learns to negotiate the privileged and moneyed circles of Vienna’s culture loving aristocracy. Few can resist his extraordinary charisma as a virtuoso pianist, but will he also be able to persuade them of his talents as a composer?
Composer of the Week will be returning to the story of Beethoven’s life and music throughout 2020. Part of Radio 3’s Beethoven Unleashed season marking the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth.
Piano Sonata No 5 in C minor, op 10 no 1, III. Allegro molto e con brio
Cédric Tiberghien
Sextet op 71, I. Adagio – Allegro
Vienna Wind Soloists
Ah! Perfido
Karita Mattila, soprano
Staatskapelle Dresden
conducted by Sir Colin Davis
Cello Sonata op 5 no 1, movt II.
Nicolas Altstaedt, cello
Jose Gallardo, piano
Quintet for piano and winds op 16, movts. II & III
Pavel Kolesnikov, piano
Robin Williams, oboe
Maximiliano Martin, clarinet
Peter Whelan, bassoon
Alec Frank-Gemmill, horn
Producer: Chris Taylor
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Sonata No 5 in C minor, Op 10 No 1 (3rd movement)
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Wind Sextet in E flat major, Op 71 (1st movement)
Ensemble: Wiener Bläsersolisten.- Decca 4366532.
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Ah! Perfido for soprano and orchestra, Op 65
Performer: Staatskapelle Dresden. Singer: Karita Mattila. Conductor: Colin Davis.- WARNER 9029532204.
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Quintet in E flat major for piano and winds, Op 16 (2nd and 3rd movements)
Performer: Alec Frank-Gemmill. Performer: Pavel Kolesnikov. Performer: Maximiliano MartÃn. Performer: Peter Whelan. Performer: Robin Williams.
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- Tue 24 Mar 2020 12:00Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 3
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