Beethoven

Beethoven: Symphony No 9 “Choral” – Australian World Orchestra

Australian World Orchestra Sydney Philharmonia Choir Conductor: Alexander Briger ABC 481 0550 The scale of a work such as Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony is truly staggering. Whilst the work has been overused for civic celebratory events, the concert experience (and this recording, which originates from a live concert in the Sydney Opera House) is something that … Read more

Beethoven: The Late Piano Sonatas, Op 109, 110, 111, Pianist: Ian Holtham, ABC Classics 476 6183

Perhaps there are no other piano sonatas than these which have attracted such wide difference in interpretation. These sonatas written (1821-22) at a time when Beethoven was very ill and deafness had overtaken his life. He was also greatly obsessed with devotion to his nephew, Karl. Beethoven triumphs with these lasting testaments to the human … Read more