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Exploring Beethoven’s Seventh (Beethoven from Memory)

To celebrate Beethoven’s 250th anniversary, Tom Service and the Aurora Orchestra present a unique evening in which conductor Nicholas Collon and the orchestra take apart Beethoven’s popular Seventh Symphony and show us the inner workings of the composer’s creative genius, followed by a performance of the work in the orchestra’s signature style - from memory! Also on the bill at the Royal Albert Hall is a new work by British composer Richard Ayres, whose piece is inspired by Beethoven’s struggle with his loss of hearing.

English
  • Originally Aired September 10, 2020
  • Runtime 94 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Production Code m000mf8q
  • Network BBC Four
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Name Type Role
Ludwig van Beethoven Writer
Tom Service Writer
Richard Ayres Writer
Olivia Howie Producer
Aurora Orchestra Musical Guest
Nicholas Collon Musical Guest
Tom Service Host
Nicholas Collon Director
Bridget Caldwell Director
Richard Ayres Creator
Ludwig van Beethoven Creator