Beethoven's symphonies
Here's the best recording of each Beethoven symphony for your collection
No composer changed the symphony more radically than Beethoven... Here is a guide to all nine of his symphonies and their best recordings
'The greatest single step in the history of music': the masterpiece that tore up the classical rulebook
We analyse the genius and revolutionary inspiration behind Beethoven's extraordinary, epoch-making Third Symphony, the 'Eroica'
Beethoven Ninth Symphony: a monumental, life-affirming work
We delve into the revolutionary genius and lasting impact of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony
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Beethoven's Symphony No. 2: a sunny work peppered with brutal sforzandos
We dive into Beethoven's playful, exuberant Second Symphony
How many symphonies did Beethoven write?
An introduction to the 19th-century composer Beethoven's great orchestral symphonies - and some other great composers who managed the same tally
The best recordings of all Beethoven's Symphonies
From the light, lively opening of the First to the famous 'Ode to Joy' of the Ninth, we choose the best sets of Beethoven Symphonies
Beethoven's Symphony No. 6 'Pastoral': a guide to this supremely evocative masterpiece
We tell the story of how Beethoven composed his Pastoral Symphony, and share one of the symphony's best recordings
Beethoven Symphony No. 1: how classical music's greatest symphonist made his debut
We explore Beethoven's First Symphony and what makes it so special
David James: why the footballer trains to Beethoven's Ninth Symphony
The former England goalkeeper revealed his love of Beethoven symphonies and Saint-Saëns operas in his new programme for Scala Radio
Beethoven: Symphony No. 5
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A guide to Beethoven's Symphony No. 8
We explore the secrets of the great composer Beethoven's Eighth Symphony
A guide to Beethoven's Symphony No. 4
We share the history behind Beethoven's great Fourth Symphony and analyse its style
The best recordings of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9
We've listened to the many recordings of Beethoven's groundbreaking symphonic masterpiece, his Ninth Symphony, and pick out the recordings which would bring joy to any collection
The best recordings of Beethoven's Sixth 'Pastoral' Symphony
We explore the very best interpretations and recordings of Beethoven's life-affirming Sixth Symphony
The best recordings of Beethoven's Symphony No. 7
We bring you the very best recordings on disc of Beethoven's Symphony No. 7