Classic 100 Beethoven

n 2019, Beethoven was revealed as Australia’s favourite composer, topping the Classic 100: Composer countdown. And so in 2020, to celebrate his 250th birthday, we’re dedicating the Classic 100 to Beethoven. We’re asking you: what’s your favourite Beethoven? Beethoven epitomises the hope and humanity at the core of music’s purpose, from the inspiring story of the deaf man who became the greatest composer of all time, to the moments when Beethoven has provided a soundtrack to the great events of history, to the comfort and joy of his music in our everyday lives. This 8CD set contains music from all 100 of the best-loved works by Australia’s favourite composer, Ludwig van Beethoven: the easy grace and charm of his youth, his groundbreaking symphonies and string quartets, the anguish and triumph of his struggles with deafness, and the visionary genius of his final years. Vote for your favourite now at abc.net.au/classic and be listening to ABC Classic on June 6-7 as the top pieces are revealed.

Tracks

1~1~Danza Pastorale (Country Dance, 3Rd Movement) From The Four Seasons: Spring
1~2~Andante (2Nd Movement) From Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 In G
1~3~Largo (2Nd Movement) From Concerto Grosso In D Minor Op. 3 No. 5
1~4~Bagatelle In G Minor Op. 119 No. 1
1~5~Romanza: Andante (2Nd Movement) From Horn Concerto No. 4 In E Flat K.495
1~6~Nocturne In G Minor Op. 15 No. 3
1~7~Con Moto Moderato (3Rd Movement) From Symphony No. 4 In A Italian
1~8~Adagio Sostenuto (2Nd Movement, Excpt) From Piano Concerto No. 2 In C Minor
1~9~Arabian Dance (Coffee) From The Nutcracker (Ballet)
1~10~Allegro Piacevole (1St Movement) From Serenade For Strings In E Minor
1~11~Variazioni (2Nd Movement, Excerpt) From Capriccio Espagnol (Spanish Caprice)
1~12~Adagio (2Nd Movement) From Cello Concerto No. 2 In D
1~13~Andantino Grazioso (2Nd Movement) From Symphony No. 23 In D K.181
1~14~Excerpt From Giselle (Ballet)
1~15~Intermezzo From Carmen Suite No. 1
1~16~Tempo Di Valse (2Nd Movement) From Serenade For Strings In E
1~17~Gavotte (3Rd Movement) From Holberg Suite
1~18~In The Evening (Am Abend) From Fantasiestücke (Fantasy Pieces) Op. 12
1~19~Ballet From Faust (Opera) (Excerpt)
1~20~Moderato In A Minor
1~21~Largo (Excerpt) From Piano Concerto No. 1 In C
1~22~Adagio (1St Movement, Excerpt) From Symphony No. 6 In B Minor Pathétique
1~23~Pavane Pour Une Infante Défunte
1~24~Andante (2Nd Movement) From Symphony No. 4 In D K.10
1~25~Minuet From L'Arlésienne Suite No. 2
1~26~Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini (Excerpt)
1~27~Fantasia On A Theme Of Thomas Tallis (Excerpt)
1~28~Prelude No. 1 In C From Book I Of The Well Tempered Clavier (The 48)
1~29~Largo (2Nd Movement) From Concerto Grosso In B Flat Op. 3 No. 2
1~30~Parvane From Capriol Suite
1~31~Overture: Tannhäuser (Excerpt)
1~32~Bagatelle In E Flat Op. 126 No. 3
1~33~The Death Of Åse From Peer Gynt Suite No. 1
1~34~Prelude In A Op. 28 No. 4 (Arr. Tilling)
1~35~Waltz: Artist's Life (Excerpt)
1~36~Allegro (1St Movement, Excerpt) From Piano Concerto No. 17 I

Details

Format: CD
Artist: Beethoven
Release Date: 05 July 2021
Genre: Classical Music
Label: Abc Classic
Distributor: Rocket Group