Beethoven

From Bonn to Vienna: In Search of Ludwig van Beethoven on his 250th birthday

As the world gears up for the 250th birth anniversary of Beethoven, a pilgrimage from Bonn to Vienna in search of the man offers new insight into the composer's life and art.

For Igudesman & Joo, demystifying classical music involves making fun with the craft, not of it

Music duo Igudesman and Joo talk to Firstpost about their time at the Yehudi Menuhin School in England, their influences and forming their act, their creative process, and combating the seriousness and elitism rampant in the classical world.

How a viewer benefits from knowing the plot of a film, through the lens of two titles at MAMI 2019

Does it matter Oliver Laxe's Spanish film Fire Will Come gives us a mere hint of plot, whereas Konkani drama Kaajro (Bitter Tree) gives the entire plot away?

Australian scientist David Goodall commits assisted suicide at 104 in Switzerland, listened to Beethoven in final moments

104-year-old Australian scientist, David Goodall, on Thursday committed assisted suicide in Switzerland where he went to die after his home country denied him the right to seek help in taking his own life.

Bach in the Subways: Dale Henderson inspired a global movement to make music accessible

Dale Henderson, the founder of the global Bach In The Subways movement, tells us how he was inspired to take classical music to the masses in a novel way

Maradona blasts Pele for 'Beethoven' comment

Diego Maradona kept up his attack on fellow World Cup winner Pele on Thursday by mocking the Brazilian legend's suggestion that he was the Beethoven of football.

New study believes Beethoven's heart condition inspired his great works

The team led by Zachary D Goldberger, a cardiologist at Harborview Medical Centre, University of Washington School of Medicine studied the rhythmic patterns of several compositions that may reflect Beethoven's experience of an arrhythmia.

I came to Kashmir with my music to say let the healing begin: Zubin Mehta

Mehta said, "I am not party to the inner machinations of Kashmir politics. I come with my music and say, 'let the healing start with the first note of Beethoven!"

Srinagar concert will happen, let the music speak: Zubin Mehta

Mehta certain that concert won't be disrupted, Kashmir was a dream venue for him.