Listen to programmes examining the life and works of Ludwig van Beethoven.
Tom Service introduces the composer who innovated in every type of music he touched.
Donald Macleod introduces the life and music of Beethoven between 1806 and 1812
Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Ludwig van Beethoven
An exploration of key years in Beethoven's life beginning in 1803.
An exploration of the last 12 years of Beethoven's career.
In this Proms Music Guide, Tom Service talks about Beethoven's 1st Symphony.
Charles Hazlewood explores Beethoven's Symphony No. 2.
Rob Cowan compares recordings of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 2 and makes a recommendation.
Howard Goodall and Suzy Klein discuss the Funeral March from Beethoven's Symphony No. 3.
Stephen Johnson explores Beethoven's Third Symphony in E flat, the Eroica.
In this Proms Music Guide, Andrew McGregor talks about Beethoven's 3rd Symphony.
Stephen Johnson examines the orchestration of Beethoven's Symphony No 4.
In this Proms Music Guide, Stephen Johnson talks about Beethoven's 4th Symphony
Stephen Johnson and the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔSO with Grant Llewellyn explore Beethoven's Fifth Symphony.
In this Proms Music Guide, Andrew McGregor talks about Beethoven's 5th symphony.
Charles Hazlewood and Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ CO delve into Beethoven's 6th Symphony.
John Deathridge with a recommendation from recordings of Beethoven's sixth symphony
Harmonieband and Charles Hazlewood delve into Beethoven's 7th Symphony.
John Deathridge makes a recommendation from recordings of Beethoven's 7th Symphony.
Howard Goodall and Suzy Klein discuss the Allegretto from Beethoven's Symphony No. 7.
Stephen Johnson explores Beethoven's most playful symphony, the Eighth.
Stephen Johnson explores themes of triumph and doubt in Beethoven's Symphony No. 9.
In this Proms Music Guide, Andrew McGregor talks about Beethoven's 9th Symphony.
In this Proms Music Guide, Stephen Johnson talks about Beethoven's Triple Concerto.
