Composer of the Week - Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Donald Macleod considers how Beethoven was affected by the various crises in his life. He focuses on the music and events in and around five significant years, beginning in 1803
Composer of the Week - Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) - 1803
Donald Macleod focuses on the year 1803, when Beethoven came to terms with his increasing deafness and some of the 'heroic style' music that was being written.
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Composer of the Week - Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) - 1809
Donald Macleod focuses on the year 1809, when Napoleon invaded Vienna. He introduces two works dedicated to one of Beethoven's most important patrons, Archduke Rudolph.
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Composer of the Week - Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) - 1812
Donald Macleod focuses on key music and events in Beethoven's life from 1812, the year he wrote his infamous love letter to the mysterious 'Immortal Beloved'.
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Composer of the Week - Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) - 1814
Donald Macleod explores music and events in Beethoven's life from 1814, including the opera Fidelio, one of the most moving of all musical dramas.
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Composer of the Week - Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) - 1822
Donald Macleod explores key music and events in Beethoven's life from 1822, when the composer was becoming ever more reclusive and behaving ever more strangely.
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