The Beethoven Files Podcast

Ep. 29 Beethoven’s ”Eroica” Symphony, No. 3 in E-flat Major, Op. 55

We'll look at Beethoven's great "Eroica" Symphony, No. 3 in E-flat Major, Op. 55.

Ep. 28 Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 21 in C Major, Op. 53 (“Waldstein”) and Piano Sonata No. 22 in F Major, Op. 54

We’ll look at the famous Waldstein Sonata in C Major, Op. 53 and the Sonata No. 22 in F Major, Op. 54.

 

Ep. 27 Beethoven’s Early Lieder

We'll look at some of Beethoven's early lieder (art songs) including the collection from Op, 52, the Gellert Lieder of Op. 48, and the the song "Adelaide,"  

 

Ep. 26 Beethoven’s Romances for Violin and Orchestra

In the two Romances for Violin and orchestra, Op. 40 in G Major and Op. 50 in F Major, we encounter not the innovative Beethoven, but rather the creator of graceful and attractive works designed to please performer and audiences alike. 

 

Ep. 25 Beethoven’s Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 9 (”Kreuzer”), Op. 47.

We'll focus on Beethoven's "Kreutzer" Sonata for Violin and Piano with a little bit of the backstory concerning two well-known violinists of the day--George Augustus Bridgetower and Rodolphe Kreutzer, along with one great 19th century Russian author-- Leo Tolstoy.

 

Ep. 24 Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37

We’ll look at Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No 3, Op. 37.

 

Ep. 23 Beethoven’s “Christ on the Mount of Olives,” Op. 85

We’ll look at Beethoven’s only oratorio, “Christ on the Mount of Olives.” 

Ep. 22 Beethoven’s Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36

We’ll talk about Beethoven’s Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36.

Ep. 21 Beethoven’s “Eroica” (“Prometheus”) Variations, Op. 35

We’ll focus on Beethoven’s “Eroica” or “Prometheus” Variations, Op. 36, but also take a quick look at three of the bagatelles from Op. 33.

 

Ep. 20 Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas, Op. 31, No 2 in D Minor (“Tempest”) & No. 3 in E-flat Major (“Hunt”)

We’ll look at two piano sonatas from Op. 31: No. 2 in D minor (“Tempest”) and No. 3 in E-flat Major (“Hunt”).