The Foundation For The Revival of Classical Culture

 It’s almost here! In 24-hours, starting at 12 AM EST, DECEMBER 16, 2020--the 24-hour international celebration of Ludwig van Beethoven's 250th birthday begins! And we invite you to join the party! It’s free to all! LINK: https://youtu.be/iyjWFntIiiY

The name of Ludwig van Beethoven has over more than two centuries become nearly interchangeable with the Idea of Freedom all over the world. No matter what language is spoken, Beethoven’s music is understood wherever people struggle for something better, in themselves, in others, and in society. His music transcends all boundaries and defies simple categorization. As pianist Claudio Arrau once remarked, “in Beethoven, there is always a portrayal of the most noble of struggles. And in the end, he wins!”

Join us in celebrating Beethoven’s life, so that, all over the planet, on December 16, his voice rings out, loudly and clearly, across the whole universe of contemporary human experience. In this way, for that day, music can overpower and even swallow up the tones of division and discord that seek to divide us. On this day, we celebrate that we are all one human race, that “Allen menschen werden brüder”—“all men shall be brothers”.

SCHEDULE:

0:00 Introduction & Early Sonatas (hosted by Lynn Yen)

1-3:00 Symphony No. 1 & 2 (hosted by Teri Noel Towe)

4:00 Piano Trios (hosted by Lynn Yen)

5:00 Beethoven and the Heroic (hosted by Fred Haight)

6:00 Symphony No. 3 (hosted by Lynn Yen)

7:00 Poetry and Drama (hosted by Fred Haight)

8:00 Violin Sonatas (hosted by Leah deGruchy)

9:00 Young Beethoven (hosted by Kynan Thistlethwaite)

10:00 Beethoven and the Tragic (hosted by Fred Haight)

11:00 Violin Concerto (hosted Lynn Yen)

12:00 Symphony No. 4 (hosted by Teri Noel Towe)

12:30 Beethoven's Vocal Music

13:00 Cello Sonata & Triple Concerto (hosted by Lynn Yen)

14:00 International tributes (hosted by Annie Nikunen)

15:00 Beethoven & the unexpected (hosted Leah deGruchy)

16:30 String Quartets (hosted by Lynn Yen)

17:00 Is Beethoven a Classical or Romantic composer?

18:00 Middle to Late Sonatas (hosted by Lynn Yen)

19-20:00 Symphony 5, 6, Choral Fantasy (hosted Teri Noel Towe)

21:00 The International Beethoven (hosted by Fred Haight)

22:00 Symphony 7 & 8 (hosted by Teri Noel Towe)

23:00 Late Sonatas (hosted by Fred Haight)

24:00 Symphony No. 9 (hosted by Teri Noel Towe)

Please Note: Each segment might be shorter or longer than the hour indicated. The schedule is subject to change! Follow us on Facebook

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