Some people think that the opening motif represents fate knocking on the door, Beethoven's fate sadly being deafness. Listen out for ... and eccentric - but his music told another story.

On Thursday evening, the BSO and music director Andris Nelsons launched the central series of concerts of the Beethoven and ...

Gerard Willems was the first Australian to record the complete piano music of Beethoven. Hear the complete fifth Piano Concerto, the 'Emperor', recorded here with Sinfonia Australis and Antony Walker.

In the year-long series about Beethoven’s life, John revealed the dramas, loves, conflicts and successes of the musical genius, and offered listeners an unprecedented insight into the man behind the ...

Some people think that the opening motif represents fate knocking on the door, Beethoven's fate sadly being deafness. Listen out for ... and eccentric - but his music told another story.