Who was Beethoven, the most famous composer in the world? – Diepresse.com
Ludwig van Beethoven has changed music history like no other composer, despite his hearing loss. The story of a tragic genius.
« He was the most famous composer in the world-and that has remained »: clear words from the « press » classic critic Wilhelm Sinkovicz about Ludwig van Beethoven. Katrin Nussmayr wants to know more about it again, so this episode of « Classical for Tactless » revolves around the great composer (1770–1827), his dramatic life story and his work, which has changed the history of music forever. Last but not least, Beethoven is to blame for the fact that all subsequent composers should hardly create more than ten symphonies in a lifetime …
So who was this Beethoven? How did a drilled boy, which was constantly made by the father for marketing purposes, the most successful late bloomer? Why is it owe to the native German that Vienna remained the center of classical – and not Kassel? How could he write his famous 9th symphony when he could no longer hear sound, and how could he completely deaf an orchestra? The podcast duo explains everything you need to know about Ludwig van Beethoven. And so many more.
About the podcast
In « Classic for Tactless » Exchange feuilleton editor Katrin Nussmayr and classic critic Wilhelm Sinkovicz together the world of classical music: does every orchestra need a conductor? Why does Richard Wagner disturb? What was so great about Mozart? How much classic is in « Bohemian Rhapsody » or Taylor Swift? For musical beginners and classical friends who want to know a little more precisely.
The podcast appears every second Saturday On the website of the « Press » And wherever there are podcasts. « Classical for tactless » is part of the Podcast Canal « Musikalon ».
Production: Wilhelm Sinkovicz / www.sinkothek.at
Audio-finish: Georg Gfrerer / www.audio-funnel.com.
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