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Composer of the Week

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An informative guide to composers' lives and their music.

An informative and accessible guide to composers' lives and their music.

Composer of the Week: Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

Composer of the Week: Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827): Episode 2: 1809

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

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Episode 2: 1809

1809

BBC Radio 3 - Composer of the Week, Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), 1809

Donald Macleod focuses on the year 1809, when Napoleon invaded Vienna.

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.

In 1809 when Napoleon invaded Vienna, the entire nobility fled the city, including one of Beethoven's most important patrons, Archduke Rudolph. Beethoven composed two works for Rudolph that year, the Les Adieux Piano Sonata - a touching souvenir of his friend's temporary exile, and the majestic Emperor Piano Concerto. Donald Macleod explores key music and events of Beethoven's year.

Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

Donald Macleod on key years in Beethoven's life, as he was affected by different crises

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

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