Ludwig van Beethoven
Ludwig van Beethoven is a composer whose BroadwayWorld credits include Mum's the Word.
Date of Birth: December 16, 1770
Date of Death: March 26, 1827 (56)
Birth Place: Bonn, GERMANY
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Symphony No. 3 in E-flat Major, Op. 55, “Eroica” (excerpt)
Music by Ludwig van Beethoven
Arranged by Shai Wosner (Faculty)
Stella Chen (DMA ’21; Faculty), Violin
Yo-Yo Ma (Pre-College ’71; Professional Studies ’72, cello)
Shai Wosner (BM ’99, MM ’01; Faculty), Piano
Molly Carr (BM ’09, MM ’11; Faculty), Viola Symphony No. 3 in E-flat Major, Op. 55, “Eroica” (excerpt)
Music by Ludwig van Beethoven
Arranged by Shai Wosner (Faculty)
Date:
02/06/2026
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INSIDE THE ORCHESTRA: ARTISTS AS ATHLETES Pre-Concert Talk Posted by Lincoln Center
by Joshua Wright - 2026-07-03 17:32:20
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Adé Williams Makes York Symphony Debut With BEETHOVEN & DRACULA
by Rachel Stone - Oct 16, 2026
Violinist Adé Williams makes her debut with the York Symphony Orchestra performing Beethoven's Violin Concerto alongside Philip Glass's Suite from Dracula at the Appell Center.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 16, 2026
Violinist Adé Williams makes her debut with the York Symphony Orchestra performing Beethoven's Violin Concerto alongside Philip Glass's Suite from Dracula at the Appell Center.
Han Chen to Perform Solo Recital at UC San Diego's Bridge Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2026
GRAMMY-nominated pianist Han Chen will perform a solo recital at Conrad Prebys Concert Hall, featuring works by Beethoven, Liszt, and Stravinsky alongside the West Coast premiere of Lei Liang's A Book of Time I.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2026
GRAMMY-nominated pianist Han Chen will perform a solo recital at Conrad Prebys Concert Hall, featuring works by Beethoven, Liszt, and Stravinsky alongside the West Coast premiere of Lei Liang's A Book of Time I.
Avant Symphony Orchestra to Present UNSTUCK IN TIME by Thomas Nickell
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2026
The Avant Symphony Orchestra will perform composer-pianist Thomas Nickell's UNSTUCK IN TIME alongside works by Bortkiewicz and Beethoven at Lake Forest's Gorton Center.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2026
The Avant Symphony Orchestra will perform composer-pianist Thomas Nickell's UNSTUCK IN TIME alongside works by Bortkiewicz and Beethoven at Lake Forest's Gorton Center.
The San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra to Perform Five Concerts
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2026
The San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra and Music Director Radu Paponiu will present a season of five concerts featuring works by composers including Michael Tilson Thomas, Beethoven, and Ravel.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2026
The San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra and Music Director Radu Paponiu will present a season of five concerts featuring works by composers including Michael Tilson Thomas, Beethoven, and Ravel.
San Francisco Opera to Present All-Richard Strauss Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2026
San Francisco Opera will present a concert dedicated to Richard Strauss, conducted by Music Director Eun Sun Kim. The program includes the U.S. premiere of a new Der Rosenkavalier Suite, Till Eulenspiegel, and the Brentano Lieder featuring soprano Adela Zaharia.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2026
San Francisco Opera will present a concert dedicated to Richard Strauss, conducted by Music Director Eun Sun Kim. The program includes the U.S. premiere of a new Der Rosenkavalier Suite, Till Eulenspiegel, and the Brentano Lieder featuring soprano Adela Zaharia.
Feature: Las Vegas Philharmonic Music Director Rei Hotoda Makes Debut With REI CONDUCTS BEETHOVEN
by Debbie Hall - Oct 14, 2026
The Las Vegas Philharmonic will enter a new artistic chapter Oct. 17 when Music Director Rei Hotoda takes the podium for her inaugural classical performance with the orchestra in Rei Conducts Beethoven at Reynolds Hall inside The Smith Center.
by Debbie Hall - Oct 14, 2026
The Las Vegas Philharmonic will enter a new artistic chapter Oct. 17 when Music Director Rei Hotoda takes the podium for her inaugural classical performance with the orchestra in Rei Conducts Beethoven at Reynolds Hall inside The Smith Center.
New Jersey Symphony Opens Season with Beethoven's Emperor and Schubert's Great
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 13, 2026
Music Director Xian Zhang conducts pianist George Li in Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 and Schubert's Symphony No. 9 across three New Jersey venues.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 13, 2026
Music Director Xian Zhang conducts pianist George Li in Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 and Schubert's Symphony No. 9 across three New Jersey venues.
American Classical Orchestra to Present Beethoven Symphony No. 4 and Berwald Premiere
by Rachel Stone - Oct 13, 2026
The American Classical Orchestra will perform Beethoven's Symphony No. 4 alongside the U.S. premiere of Franz Berwald's Symphony No. 2, continuing its complete Beethoven cycle at Alice Tully Hall.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 13, 2026
The American Classical Orchestra will perform Beethoven's Symphony No. 4 alongside the U.S. premiere of Franz Berwald's Symphony No. 2, continuing its complete Beethoven cycle at Alice Tully Hall.
Photos: Pianist David Kaplan to Release QUASI UNA FANTASIA Album
by Rachel Stone - Oct 13, 2026
Pianist David Kaplan will release his second solo album centered on Beethoven's two Sonatas quasi una Fantasia, exploring the boundary between composition and improvisation alongside works by Ligeti, Couperin, Schumann, and Brahms on Orchid Classics.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 13, 2026
Pianist David Kaplan will release his second solo album centered on Beethoven's two Sonatas quasi una Fantasia, exploring the boundary between composition and improvisation alongside works by Ligeti, Couperin, Schumann, and Brahms on Orchid Classics.
Southbank Centre Reveals Classical Music Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2026
The Southbank Centre's Spring/Summer 2027 classical music program will present nine Beethoven symphonies with international conductors, a new production of Wagner's Tristan & Isolde by Opera North, and a world premiere concert-theatre work featuring Pekka Kuusisto and the Norwegian Chamber Orchestra.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2026
The Southbank Centre's Spring/Summer 2027 classical music program will present nine Beethoven symphonies with international conductors, a new production of Wagner's Tristan & Isolde by Opera North, and a world premiere concert-theatre work featuring Pekka Kuusisto and the Norwegian Chamber Orchestra.
Igor Levit Makes Baltimore Debut, Hélène Grimaud Returns at Shriver Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2026
Pianist Igor Levit performs an all-Beethoven program for his Baltimore debut at Shriver Hall, while French pianist Hélène Grimaud returns to the city for the first time in a decade.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2026
Pianist Igor Levit performs an all-Beethoven program for his Baltimore debut at Shriver Hall, while French pianist Hélène Grimaud returns to the city for the first time in a decade.
Igor Levit to Release RESISTANCE Album on NO SILENCE RECORDS
by Rachel Stone - Oct 2, 2026
Pianist Igor Levit releases RESISTANCE, a new album featuring Beethoven's Eroica in Franz Liszt's transcription and Schoenberg's Ode to Napoleon, exploring themes of resilience and political power.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 2, 2026
Pianist Igor Levit releases RESISTANCE, a new album featuring Beethoven's Eroica in Franz Liszt's transcription and Schoenberg's Ode to Napoleon, exploring themes of resilience and political power.
ARIEL QUARTET Completes Beethoven String Quartet Cycle Vol. 3
by Rachel Stone - Oct 2, 2026
The Ariel Quartet released the third volume of its complete Beethoven string quartets recording on Orchid Classics, concluding a cycle spanning three volumes. A special box set honoring Beethoven's legacy will follow.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 2, 2026
The Ariel Quartet released the third volume of its complete Beethoven string quartets recording on Orchid Classics, concluding a cycle spanning three volumes. A special box set honoring Beethoven's legacy will follow.
San Francisco Symphony Reveals November 2026 Programming
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2026
The San Francisco Symphony's November lineup includes three orchestral series programs, a collaboration with Alonzo King LINES Ballet featuring two world premieres, the symphony's 19th annual Día de los Muertos celebration, and performances by soloists Hélène Grimaud and Hilary Hahn.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2026
The San Francisco Symphony's November lineup includes three orchestral series programs, a collaboration with Alonzo King LINES Ballet featuring two world premieres, the symphony's 19th annual Día de los Muertos celebration, and performances by soloists Hélène Grimaud and Hilary Hahn.
Chiaroscuro Quartet Releases New SACD of Beethoven String Quartets
by Rachel Stone - Sep 29, 2026
The CHIAROSCURO QUARTET continues its Beethoven cycle with three landmark works including the Razumovsky Quartet No. 9, the Serioso Quartet No. 11, and the Grosse Fuge on a new SACD release.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 29, 2026
The CHIAROSCURO QUARTET continues its Beethoven cycle with three landmark works including the Razumovsky Quartet No. 9, the Serioso Quartet No. 11, and the Grosse Fuge on a new SACD release.
New West Symphony Will Perform Beethoven & Copland in Thousand Oaks in October
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2026
New West Symphony will present 'Beethoven & Copland' in October at the Fred Kavli Theatre at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center in Thousand Oaks.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2026
New West Symphony will present 'Beethoven & Copland' in October at the Fred Kavli Theatre at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center in Thousand Oaks.
Manfred Honeck to Serve as San Francisco Symphony Festival Director
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2026
The San Francisco Symphony appoints conductor Manfred Honeck as Festival Director, a newly created role in which he will conceive and lead an annual multi-week festival exploring themes of human experience through symphonic works.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2026
The San Francisco Symphony appoints conductor Manfred Honeck as Festival Director, a newly created role in which he will conceive and lead an annual multi-week festival exploring themes of human experience through symphonic works.
Pianist Han Chen to Open Montgomery County Chorale & Orchestra’s 2026/27
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2026
GRAMMY-nominated pianist Han Chen will make his debut as a soloist with the Montgomery County Chorale & Orchestra on Sunday afternoon at Trinity Lutheran Church.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2026
GRAMMY-nominated pianist Han Chen will make his debut as a soloist with the Montgomery County Chorale & Orchestra on Sunday afternoon at Trinity Lutheran Church.
Violinist Bella Hristova 2026-2027 Season Highlights
by Rachel Stone - Sep 16, 2026
Violinist Bella Hristova will present performances with orchestras including the Buffalo Philharmonic and Charlotte Symphony, and release a recording of six newly commissioned solo violin works in spring 2027.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 16, 2026
Violinist Bella Hristova will present performances with orchestras including the Buffalo Philharmonic and Charlotte Symphony, and release a recording of six newly commissioned solo violin works in spring 2027.
HOLIDAY POPS! and BEETHOVEN'S NINTH to Expand to Trenton
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2026
The Princeton Symphony Orchestra extends performances to Patriots Theater at the War Memorial in Trenton, featuring vocalist Scarlett Strallen and conductor Rossen Milanov with the Westminster Symphonic Choir.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2026
The Princeton Symphony Orchestra extends performances to Patriots Theater at the War Memorial in Trenton, featuring vocalist Scarlett Strallen and conductor Rossen Milanov with the Westminster Symphonic Choir.
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