Beethoven Archive

  Beethoven Quartets Op. 18. Ludwig van Beethoven’s quartets Opus 18, published in 1801, consisted of his first six string quartets. They were composed between 1798 and 1800. These quartets really demonstrate Beethoven’s total mastery …

  Mikhail Pletnev: In Person Mikhail Pletnev is one of these artists with a dual role: In my view he is one terrific pianist, and he has a second role as an excellent conductor, as …

  Beethoven: Piano Trios (complete) Performed by the Trio Elegiaque Beethoven found that the Piano Trio offered him the perfect vehicle for the development of his compositional techniques, and for the exploration of instrumental brilliance …

Variations: Bach: Goldberg Variations BWV 988 Beethoven: Diabelli Variations, Op. 120 Brahms: Handel Variations, Op. 24 I listened to this DVD very carefully yesterday, and I found the music to be really amazing. And my …

Igor Levit: Beethoven’s Late Piano Sonatas. Igor Levit is being recognized by international critics as one of the most outstanding pianists of our time. His 2-CD album includes Beethoven’s five late sonatas, opp. 101, 106 …