BEETHOVEN, L. van: Life and Work of Ludwig van Beethoven (The) (Documentary, 2020)
Composer: Beethoven, Ludwig van
The Life and Work of Ludwig van Beethoven
Sturrock, Kathron
Gibbs, Robert
Ibbotson, Eva
Szucs, Ferenc
Rogers, John
Elysium Ensemble
Television Director: Hossick, Malcolm
Cello:
Szucs, Ferenc
Piano:
Sturrock, Kathron
Viola:
Rogers, John
Violin:
Gibbs, Robert
Violin:
Ibbotson, Eva
Year of Production: 2020
Playing Time: 00:37:23
Catalogue Number: L7918DVD
UPC: 709629279186
Beethoven was born into a musical family in Bonn. He was well taught and generally well educated. With the support of his local ruler he went to Vienna to further his musical studies. He was soon celebrated as a pianist and composer and spent the rest of his life in Vienna supported by generous patrons and free to compose as he wished. In spite of going stone deaf he was able to continue composing, producing some of his greatest works in his later years. The documentary details his life and times and is followed by an overview of his works.
