Ludwig van Beethoven, known throughout the world for the Hymn to Joy of his ninth symphony, is one of the greatest composers in musical history. Despite spending his early years in poverty and pain with a drunkard for a father, Beethoven received a solid musical education, particularly in Vienna with Haydn and Salieri.
Read more
Montpellier Festival 2008
With Sir Simon Rattle and Vadim Repin
Verbier Festival 2007
Concert at the Bouffes du Nord (Paris)
Orchestre national de l'ORTF, Louis de Froment
Orchestre de la société des concerts du conserv...
A rare Beethoven ballet, featuring string quart...
Philharmonia Orchestra
London Symphony Orchestra
