Beethoven's symphonies
How many symphonies did Beethoven write?
An introduction to the 19th-century composer Beethoven's nine great orchestral symphonies
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
A guide to Beethoven's Symphony No. 9
We delve into the revolutionary genius and lasting impact of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony
A guide to Beethoven's Symphony No. 6 'Pastoral'
We tell the story of how Beethoven composed his Pastoral Symphony, and share one of the symphony's best recordings
A guide to Beethoven's Symphony No. 1
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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Beethoven: A guide to his symphonies
No composer changed the symphony more radically than Beethoven... Here is a guide to all nine of his symphonies and their best recordings
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
A guide to Beethoven's Symphony No. 3 'Eroica'
We analyse the genius and revolutionary inspiration behind Beethoven's Third Symphony, the 'Eroica'
A guide to Beethoven's Symphony No. 2
We dive into Beethoven's playful, exuberant Second Symphony
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