And the insights could provide new windows not only into understanding Beethoven’s chronic health ailments, but the complicated nuances of his life as a composer. Christian Reiter, now the ...

Vienna, 1813-1819: Beethoven (Donatas Banionis) is at the peak of his fame. Orchestras all over the world play his music, but he lives modestly and is dependent upon private patrons. Nagged by his ...

It all began with tinnitus in his 20s, which degenerated into less tolerance to loud noises and ended with hearing loss at high tones The last key fact in Beethoven's life: his paternal line does ...

With all the turmoil in the world, this play is a reminder to ask, ‘What will you do to make this moment worth living?'" ...

And what a saving grace is his gift of humor, just as important in art as in daily life. Beethoven never tears a passion to tatters, never protests too much, can be serious and truly impressive ...

In the year-long series about Beethoven’s life, John revealed the dramas, loves, conflicts and successes of the musical genius, and offered listeners an unprecedented insight into the man behind the ...

Starting at the end, Georgia and Henry look at the report of Beethoven's post-mortem, carried out by Dr. Johannes Wagner in Vienna on the day after Beethoven died, 27th March, 1827. It makes grim ...

Beethoven's 9th - Ode to Joy is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku ...

Beethoven around 1804-5. Portrait by Joseph Willibrord Mähler There may have an element of that, but the unhelpful practices of public concert life in Vienna at the time – familiar enough to ...

From award-winning filmmaker Phil Grabskya comes a comprehensive look at Beethoven's life through his musical output. ABC iview Home Watch all your favourite ABC programs on ABC iview. More from ABC ...