Work: Symphony no. 6 in F major "Pastoral", Op.68

The sparkle of Max Bruch's Fecond Violin Concerto and the drama of Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony overcome the gloom of Anna Thorvaldsdottir’s dark forebodings.

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In Prague, a worthy tribute to a seminal conductor

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Frank Kuznik, 15 Mar

The Prague Philharmonia carries on founder Jiří Bělohlávek's legacy with a bracing birthday celebration.

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Perfect Beethoven and rousing Janáček in Liverpool

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Peter Connors, 12 Apr

The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir star in Janáček’s Glagolitic Mass after an ideal Pastoral Symphony from the RLPO and Dinis Sousa.

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StockholmBeethoven Symphony no. 6

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On demand from Konserthuset Stockholm: Stora Salen, No time limit

Beethoven: Symphony no. 6 in F major "Pastoral", Op.68

Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra; Gianandrea Noseda

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Beethoven 250: Riccardo Chailly on the nine symphonies

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Mark Pullinger, 27 Jan

The Italian maestro reflects on his relationship with Beethoven's epic symphonic cycle, from performances with the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig to his Milanese Filarmonica della Scala.

Too much of a good thing? Beethoven's 1808 Akademie in Vienna

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Mark Pullinger, 08 Jan

In December 1808, Ludwig van Beethoven staged an ambitious fundraising concert at the Theater an der Wien: four hours in length and containing four premieres!