Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

[Maciek]

Actually, George, I think you look a bit like Beethoven too!

[George]

Actually, George, I think you look a bit like Beethoven too!

0:)

[Mozart]

I feel a little strange starring at beethovens bust.

[George]

 

[Bonehelm]

I feel a little strange starring at beethovens bust.

That's a bit messed up 

[George]

That's a bit messed up 

That's Mozart.

[BachQ]

CLICK HERE FOR: Menuhin performing LvB's Violin Concerto (w/Colin Davis) -- 1st movement.

1962 Stereo (B/W)

[Bonehelm]

That's Mozart.

Very true rofl

[BachQ]

LvB VC performed by Joshua Bell

[karlhenning]

LvB VC performed by Joshua Bell

NOOOOOO! 

[karlhenning]

One consistent effect the Elgarwocky thread has on me, especially with these weird notions that Elgar's orchestration is the wonder of the West, is . . . I want to listen to Beethoven more 

[scottscheule]

One consistent effect the Elgarwocky thread has on me, especially with these weird notions that Elgar's orchestration is the wonder of the West, is . . . I want to listen to Beethoven more 

He does make me curious about Elgar's works--but, as he's a minor composer, I'm afraid I won't be able to listen to him until bigger names are out of the way.

I'm partial to the Gardiner cycle of the Beethoven symphonies.

[karlhenning]

--but, as he's a minor composer, I'm afraid I won't be able to listen to him until bigger names are out of the way.

I like your sense of humor!

[karlhenning]

Too bad corkin' Rod took off in a huff; he'd have plenty of sound-files to link of all the WoO's we need to wade through before we get to such also-rans as Elgar  

[BachQ]

One consistent effect the Elgarwocky thread has on me, especially with these weird notions that Elgar's orchestration is the wonder of the West, is . . . I want to listen to Beethoven more 

Karl, my sentiments exactly.

[BachQ]

Wilhelm Kempff performing LvB's Tempest Finale in D Minor

[George]

Wilhelm Kempff performing LvB's Tempest Finale in D Minor

Thanks for this!

[BachQ]

Thanks for this!

One of my favorite LvB finales!  0:)

[BachQ]

This is a week old ...... and I'm sure it is infringing on someone's copyright, so get it while it's hot.

This symphony (and this performance) induce goosebumps.  Electrifying.

And notice the horseshit orchestration ...... Beethoven could have learned from Elgar.

     LvB 7 Carlos Kleiber  (1st mvt pt. 1)    

     2/4 (1st mvt pt. 2)     

     3/4 (Presto)    

     4/4 (finale)     

[DetUudslukkelige]

And notice the horseshit orchestration ...... Beethoven could have learned from Elgar.

And yet for some reason, I'm actually not unhappy that he didn't. Seriously, though, I think that video is enough to clear up any doubts that Beethoven was a good orchestrator. Or, at least, I don't know why it shouldn't. But while we're on the subject, has anyone heard Mahler's 1895 re-orchestration of Beethoven's 9th? Any opinions? I'm intrigued by the idea, and if I could choose one composer to do it, Mahler would be a good candidate, but I would like to hear what others think about it.