Few composers have shaped the landscape of Western music as profoundly as Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827). Straddling the Classical and Romantic eras, Beethoven's works are more than just monuments ...

The California Symphony balanced its concert on Saturday, March 22, at Walnut Creek’s Lesher Center for the Arts with a new work, an unusual concerto, and a favorite final symphony by one of the old ...

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American musician Jon Batiste honors his classical music roots in his eighth studio album, “Beethoven Blues (Batiste Piano Series, Vol. 1),” which is out now on Verve Records/Interscope. Showcasing ...

Ludwig van Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67, is one of classical music's most recognizable and influential works. The famous four-note opening motif—da-da-da-DUM—has transcended classical ...