4/5. The Years of Occupation. An offer of a post in Kassel resulted in a group of Beethoven's friends providing him with a lifetime annuity, as long as he remained in Vienna. Released from monetary privations, Beethoven's thoughts turned to matrimony, but after a short period of relative financial stability the resumption of war with the French and Napoleon's occupation of Vienna turned the tables again, causing considerable hardship to the composer. With Donald Macleod.
Aus Goethes Faust, Op 75 No 3
Stephan Genz (baritone), Roger Vignoles (piano) Scherzo (Cello Sonata in A, Op 69)
Raphael Wallf isch, John York (piano)
Symphony No 8 in F Zurich Tonhalle Orchestra, conductor David Zinman
Piano Sonata in A flat, Op 110 Alfredo Perl Repeated on Wednesday at 12 midnight