Music Matters
Beethoven's Last Piano Sonata - Inside the Mind of Beethoven
We examine the introductory section of Beethoven’s final Piano Sonata, op.111. Having given some background context, this video takes us through the fascinating harmony and key movement, and references this to other aspects of this...
Music Matters
Beethoven's Delicate Side - Inside the Mind of Beethoven
Beethoven is often called ‘the bridge composer’ and emphasis is often placed on what he does to usher in the Romantic period. There is another more delicate, elegant side to Beethoven’s musical personality that has roots in the Classical...
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Britannica Explores: German Music
Overview of the history of German music, from Classical composers Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Johannes Brahms to contemporary pop musicians.
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Britannica Insights: Beethoven's 250th Birthday
Overview of the life and works of Ludwig van Beethoven, featuring examples played by Brant Taylor, a cellist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Britannica Q&A: Ludwig van Beethoven
Top questions and answers for Ludwig van Beethoven.
Music Matters
What Makes Moonlight Sonata so Popular? - Inside the Mind of Beethoven
Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata is one of his most famous pieces of music. Most people have heard it and many want to play it. What makes this such a popular work? Step inside the mind of Beethoven as we explore the features that make the...
Odd Quartet
Music History - The Most Recognized Piece Of Music (probably) Beethoven’s 5th
Today we take a look at a piece of music that you have probably heard many times - Beethoven's 5th symphony. Why is it so recognizable and how did it become so popular?
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Young girl plays Beethoven
Young girl practices Beethoven's Für Elise. With audio. Part 2 of 2. HD 1920x1080. Photo JPEG. Panasonic AF100. Part 1 can be found here http://www2p.istockphoto.com/stock-video-26078630-young-girl-plays-beethoven.php
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Notables attend opera at opening of rebuilt Vienna State Opera House in Vienna
Card: "Paramount News issue no 25" / title "After ten years . . . Vienna opens rebuilt opera house" superimposed over performers on stage posing for photo opportunity / two shots of exterior of Opera House at night / two shots of lighted...
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Reabren casa de Beethoven de Bonn por 250 aniversario del compositor
La casa de Bonn donde vivió Ludwig van Beethoven reabrira sus puertas para celebrar el 250 aniversario del nacimiento del compositor (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)
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Monument of Beethoven
HD VIDEO SHOT of grave from Beethoven in the Central Cemetery Vienna
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This Week In History 3/21 - 3/27
This Week In History 3/21 - 3/27 (Footage by Getty Images)
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : File images of Beethoven's house as Bonn marks composer's 250th birthday
Ludwig van Beethoven is believed to have been born in mid-december 1770. To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the German composer 's birth (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)
TED-Ed
Music and Math: The Genius of Beethoven
Math will resonate with your young artists and musicians when they learn that a mathematical formula describes a musical sound that is pleasing to our ears. Beethoven uses the certainty of mathematics to convey emotion and...
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Aichi Institute of Technology: Beethoven's Symphonies
This site contains MIDI files for some of Beethoven's symphonies.