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Beethoven

for bass voice and ensemble
Texts selected by the composer from "The Letters of Beethoven" collected and translated by Emily Anderson
bass voice and ensemble

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‘The letter to the so-called “Immortal Beloved” is the only real love letter to survive from Ludwig van Beethoven. It’s one of the strangest ever written. It more or less says I love and long for you but it’s not possible. The letter is a confusion of longing and desperation, a cry for forgiveness, that she not abandon him, whatever his inability.’ (Gerald Barry)

Gerald Barry’s setting of this famous text is among several of his works surrounding the life of Beethoven, whom he deeply admires. Despite the desperate tone of the letter, the music is buoyant and cheerful, with references to Beethoven’s own Music.

Orchestral Cast

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Title:
Beethoven
for bass voice and ensemble
Texts selected by the composer from "The Letters of Beethoven" collected and translated by Emily Anderson
Language:
English
Publisher/Label:
Schott Music
Year of composition:
2008
Duration:
18 ′
World Premiere:
March 16, 2008 · Birmingham (UK)
CBSO Centre
Stephen Richardson, bass · Conductor: Thomas Adès · Birmingham Contemporary Music Group

Commissioned work :
Commissioned by Birmingham Contemporary Music Group with fiancial assistance from Arts Council England West Midlands and BCMG's Sound Investment scheme
Series:

Technical Details

Product number:
LSL 10425

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Performances

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  • Beethoven
    December 5, 2020 | Minneapolis (United States of America) — National Premiere
    19:30
  • Beethoven
    May 2, 2019 | Manchester (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) , University of Manchester
    13.00
  • Beethoven
    Conductor: Thomas Adès
    Orchestra: Britten Sinfonia
    June 2, 2017 | London (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) , Barbican Hall
    19:30
  • Beethoven
    Conductor: Thomas Adès
    Orchestra: Britten Sinfonia
    May 27, 2017 | Saffron Walden (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) , Saffron Hall
  • Beethoven
    Conductor: Thomas Adès
    Orchestra: Britten Sinfonia
    May 26, 2017 | Norwich (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
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