The Story of Beethoven

Ludwig van Beethoven (Composer), Johann Sebastian Bach (Composer), Jonel Perlea (Conductor), Bamberg Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra), Guiomar Novaes (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Guiomar Novaes
• Orchestra: Bamberg Symphony Orchestra
• Conductor: Jonel Perlea
• Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven, Johann Sebastian Bach
• Audio CD (April 16, 1995)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Vox (Classical)
• ASIN: B000001KCZ
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #33,209 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #29 in Music > Children's Music > Stories

Track Listings

1. Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93: Tempo di minuetto

2. Two-Part Invention, for keyboard No. 9 in F minor, BWV 780 (BC L50)

3. Minuet for piano in G major, WoO 10/2

4. German Dances (12) for orchestra, WoO 8: Nos. 1 & 2

5. Sonatina for piano in F major, Anh. 5/2 (attributed)

6. Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor ('Appassionata'), Op. 57

7. Die Geschöpfe des Prometheus (The Creatures of Prometheus), ballet, Op. 43: Overture

8. Symphony No. 5 in C minor ('Fate'), Op. 67: Andante con moto

9. Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major ('Emperor'), Op. 73

10. Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61: Allegro ma non troppo

11. Symphony No. 3 in E flat major ('Eroica'), Op. 55: Allegro con brio; Marcia funèbre

12. Symphony No. 5 in C minor ('Fate'), Op. 67: Allegro con brio; Allegro

13. Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92: Poco sostenuto

14. Symphony No. 6 in F major ('Pastoral'), Op. 68: (Excerpts)

15. Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92: Allegretto

16. Leonore Overture No. 3 in C major, Op. 72b: Unspecified excerpt

17. Coriolan Overture, Op. 62

18. Piano Sonata No. 14 in C sharp minor ('Moonlight'), Op. 27/2: Adagio sostenuto; Presto agitato

19. Symphony No. 9 in D minor ('Choral'), Op. 125: Allegro ma non troppo; Presto

20. Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major ('Emperor'), Op. 73: Allegro

See all 22 tracks on this disc

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, September 4, 2008

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mom of 4 (IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Story of Beethoven (Audio CD)

Worth your time and money. Good for kids and adults. Takes turns between story and songs.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great value!, January 3, 2007

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Nancy Bach - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Story of Beethoven (Audio CD)

Though I haven't listened to all of the CD's in this series which I ordered, I am very impressed with the ones I have listened to. Very enjoyable and informative, and the price couldn't be any lower!!!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars love this series, January 25, 2011

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This review is from: The Story of Beethoven (Audio CD)

My six year old loved listening to these, and we are having another listen now that she's eight. They are simple, interesting, and include samples of the composer's work. An excellent introduction to the composers.