Ludwig van Beethoven

Hear an entire Beethoven symphony with each movement performed by Interlochen student ensembles from different decades.

To celebrate Beethoven's birthday, IPR polled listeners to find out their favorite of his pieces.

We learn about Beethoven's final symphony, including the really famous Ode to Joy!

Did Ludwig van Beethoven really saw the legs off his piano so he could feel the vibrations on the floor? (No.)Did someone really have to turn him around…

Growing up in a progressive city, Ludwig van Beethoven embraced the ideals of the Enlightenment, the philosophical movement that shook Europe and helped shape the composer's music.

Kicking off the year-long celebration of Beethoven’s 250th anniversary, Kevin Rhodes, joined by small ensembles featuring Traverse Symphony Orchestra…

This week is a big week on Kids Commute from Interlochen Public Radio. It’s Beethoven Week! One of our loyal listeners, Landon, requested Beethoven Week…

This week, Classical IPR in Concert features members of the faculty of Interlochen Arts Academy.Pianist Ya-Ju Chuang, violinist Ara Sarkissian, violist…

Pianist Richard Goode is one of the leading interpreters of Beethoven's music alive today. He has recorded all of Beethoven's piano sonatas and piano…

Pianist Evgeny Kissin has just released a long-awaited solo album. “Evgeny Kissin: Beethoven” is the pianist’s first solo album in over ten years. It is…