The Genius of Beethoven

The Genius of Beethoven

A three-part drama-documentary series about Ludwig van Beethoven presented by conductor Charles Hazlewood. It takes eyewitness accounts of the composer's tragic life and weaves them into analysis of his groundbreaking music.

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Status

Returning Series

Original Name

The Genius of Beethoven

First Air Date

June 3, 2005

Last Air Date

June 17, 2005

Seasons

1

Episodes

3

Language

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Production Companies

S01E03

Faith & Fury

Charles Hazlewood 's drama documentary reaches a crescendo with the final tragic years of the composer's life. While he continued to produce extraordinary works such as the Hammerklavier sonata, Missa Solemnis and the Ninth Symphony, Beethoven's personal life was dominated by the bitter custody battle for his nephew Karl.

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