Beethoven's family
Beethoven's family were a powerful influence on him, helping to create both the tension as well as the passion that underlie his greatest music.
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Beethoven's familyBeethoven's family were a powerful influence on him, helping to create both the tension as well as the passion that underlie his greatest music.
Beethoven's Life: A Timeline Part 1Part 1: Passion and Anger 1770 - 1802, from Beethoven's birth to the Symphony no. 2 get to know more about Beethoven's early life and music
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The women in Beethoven's life
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Beethoven's friends
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Key people in Beethoven's music and life
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Classic FM's Essential Beethoven Recordings
Beethoven's Piano Music - Where To Start
Ludwig Van Beethoven's piano music is some of the most popular - but if you're a first-time listener, where do you start?
Beethoven's Symphonies: Where To Start
When it comes to symphonies, it doesn't get much bigger, better or more important than Beethoven
Beethoven Piano Sonatas
Classic FM chooses the top recordings of Beethoven’s 32 piano sonatas.
Beethoven String Quartets
Beethoven transformed the intimate quartet into a genre capable of expressing powerful emotions that was light-years ahead of its time.