Beethoven’s music gains fresh dimensions when experienced through historically informed performance and thoughtful analysis. Using period instruments and understanding his expressive markings reveal ...

Beethoven’s music, from the stunning victorious exclamations of the Symphony No. 3 “Eroica” to the bombastic famous four notes opening his landmark Symphony No. 5, speaks for itself. But who speaks ...

Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony is quite simply the most famous piece of classical music ever written. The opening four notes, commonly referred to as “fate knocking at the door,” are easily recognizable ...

The Fort Wayne Philharmonic Chorus was joined by the DePaul University Concert Choir from Chicago, and pianist Jon Kimura ...

On March 21 and 22, Boston Baroque presented a program of Mozart’s “Symphony No. 35 in D Major (“Haffner”),” two Mozart arias performed by soprano Erin Morley, and Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 2 in D ...

Composer, conductor and producer Steve Hackman is breaking down barriers between the classical and pop music worlds, one orchestral reimagination at a time. And for the first time, the Chicago-area ...

A beloved Beethoven symphony and two recent works inspired by the famed composer. A 21-year-old pianist enjoying a skyrocketing career. And Klaus Mäkelä, the ensemble’s still-new music director ...

Last summer, the meme “Beethoven was Black” was trending online, a trope that drew the iconic composer into a 21st century discussion about race and social justice. But there is another curious ...

Ludwig van Beethoven was a prodigious composer. He’s credited with 722 individual works, including symphonies, sonatas, and choral music — creations that pushed the boundaries of composition and ...