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The Immortal Beethoven | Jan Swafford

The Immortal Beethoven | Jan Swafford

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概要

What makes Beethoven immortal?

In this wide-ranging conversation, pianist Orlando Alonso sits down with acclaimed biographer and composer Jan Swafford to explore the inner life, artistic courage, and spiritual defiance of Ludwig van Beethoven.

We discuss:

  • The myth and reality of the “Immortal Beloved”
  • The revolutionary force of the late piano sonatas
  • Op. 111 and the transcendence of the Arietta
  • Beethoven’s deafness and artistic will
  • The tension between biography and legend
  • What Beethoven still demands of performers today

Throughout the episode, we reference and briefly explore musical excerpts that illuminate key moments in Beethoven’s evolution — from storm and struggle to luminous transcendence.

This is not simply a conversation about a composer.

It is a meditation on artistic destiny, suffering, and immortality.

Jan Swafford’s books are available wherever books are sold.

Highly recommended:

  • Beethoven: Anguish and Triumph
  • Mozart: The Reign of Love
  • Johannes Brahms: A Biography
  • Charles Ives: A Life with Music

📜 Copyright Note

Musical excerpts included in this episode are used for purposes of commentary, criticism, and educational discussion. All rights to the recordings remain with their respective copyright holders.

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