Beethoven’s publishers often gave nicknames to his sonatas without asking him. His Sonata No. 15 is called the 'Pastoral.' But is that about its connection to nature, or maybe its calm and simple feel ...

When we finally see the return of concerts, shared experiences by full audiences, everyone together, the moment will be less for fireworks than for thanksgiving. Let us begin, then, with Beethoven as ...

While the exact date of Ludwig van Beethoven's birth in December of 1770 is debated by scholars, what is inarguable was his musical genius. We'll hear the Kansas City Symphony perform his "Coriolan" ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Manfred Honeck, a leading Beethoven conductor, guides us through the beginning of the end of the mighty Ninth Symphony. Credit...Video by Ross Mantle For The New York Times ...

Beethoven was open to trying out new technological advancements, whether it was a better hearing aid, or the new invention of the Metronome. We'll hear it ticking away in his Symphony No. 8 during our ...

Adrian Spence does not pussyfoot around when talking about the relevance of Beethoven. The founder and artistic director of ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Hits from Renée Fleming’s career at the Metropolitan Opera, an unlikely Mozart and Beethoven recording and Florence Price are among the highlights.

Many music lovers are missing out on a wonderful opportunity to see and hear a fabulous orchestra and conductor in rehearsal ...

While America was struggling to define its independence in the late 1700s, the upper echelons of European society were exploding with creativity. In a small Austrian town, a young musical prodigy was ...

In his review of the German TV film, Times contributor Robert Abele found it “elegantly tailored” but “never exactly stirring,” which sounds more Louis-like than the Ludwig we all know. I haven’t seen ...