Ludwig van Beethoven was a German composer and pianist. He wrote nine symphonies. A symphony is a long piece for orchestra usually split into four sections known as movements. His Symphony No.

Ludwig van Beethoven was a German composer and pianist ... usually split into four sections known as movements. His Symphony No. 5 contains one of the most famous motifs in musical history ...

Beethoven had penchant for cheap wine sweetened with lead, and international team of researchers found high levels of lead in ...

Heidrun Irene Mittermair, an alto in the Vienna Singverein Choir, says that Beethoven's Ninth is a “wonderful message of love” Vienna is hosting a series of performances of Ludwig van ...

Conductor and pianist Daniel Bruce has had a lifelong passion for the music of Ludwig van Beethoven — to the extent of helming the Green Mountain Mahler Festival’s New Year’s Day performances of the ...

Conductor and pianist Daniel Bruce has had a lifelong passion for the music of Ludwig van Beethoven — to the extent of helming ... Mozart and Bach as well,” the Northfield native says. “Beethoven has ...

It features his improvisations on masterpieces like “Für Elise” and the Fifth Symphony, as well as Beethoven-inspired compositions like “Dusklight Movement” and “Life of Ludwig.” ...

NPR's Eric Deggans speaks with musician and composer Jon Batiste about his new album, "Beethoven Blues," in which he riffs on classical favorites.