briefly serving as Poland's capital in the 17th century. It has also hosted composer Ludwig van Beethoven, who wrote music there. “The castle has a very good vibe and is a perfect location for ...

Save guides, add subjects and pick up where you left off with your BBC account. Ludwig van Beethoven was a well-known composer of the late Classical period. His music was heavily influenced by his ...

Ludwig van Beethoven was a German composer and pianist. He wrote nine symphonies. A symphony is a long piece for orchestra usually split into four sections known as movements. His Symphony No. 5 ...

Conductors Andris Nelsons, Klaus Mäkelä, Riccardo Chailly and Petr Popelka conduct the four movements of Beethoven's 'Symphony No. 9' in succession across Europe. An epic concert celebrating the ...