SWR Symphony Orchestra: "Beethoven" School Concert

Beethoven | Excerpts from the symphonies of Ludwig van Beethoven

SWR Symphony Orchestra

Antonello Manacorda, conductor

Malte Arkona, Host

“Ta-ta-ta-taaa”—the whole world knows these four notes. Ludwig van Beethoven invented this famous motif over 200 years ago: Beethoven, the rebel without a wig who defied musical conventions; the world champion of moving, the chaotic genius who dried his wet shirts on the piano; and the indomitable man who, despite his deafness, created music that today symbolizes friendship among nations. This children’s concert invites you to experience Ludwig van Beethoven’s life and work in an interactive way.

Recommended for elementary schools