Even as he struggled with the onset of deafness, Beethoven took the piano sonata into new realms of expressive power and beauty. Beethoven composed his Moonlight Sonata in 1801, the same year that — A ...

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In uncertain times, let Mother Nature and the world’s greatest music be of some comfort. An elephant in western Thailand has experienced one of Beethoven’s best-loved masterpieces. In the video (watch ...

Throughout the week Classic FM’s presenters bring you the best new recordings, including world exclusives and premiere broadcasts of latest releases. This week: Beethoven Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 2 by ...

HERE is an absolute blinder from ICA Classics, featuring the great pianist Claudio Arrau playing Chopin's First Piano Concerto and Beethoven's Fourth with the Cologne Radio Symphony Orchestra, now ...

Beethoven‘s Fifth Piano Concerto, The Emperor was voted Australia’s favourite piano piece in the ABC Classic 100: Piano. This is the concerto’s third triumph in a Classic 100 with The Emperor pushing ...

Opening a piano recital with Beethoven and following it with Grieg won’t raise any eyebrows. But by sandwiching between them a piece by 37-year-old Jessica Rudman, Holly Roadfeldt is clearly sending a ...

Much of the Western classical music we enjoy today came into being as a result of the patronage system. But that music is really an ongoing gift from the wealthy, music-loving arts enthusiasts of the ...

On his new album, "Beethoven Blues," pianist, composer, singer Jon Batiste offers performances of new compositions and legendary works that blend lots of things - classical jazz and blues, ...