Presenter: Ludwig van Beethoven was a prolific composer in the classical period. He wrote nine symphonies in total. Symphony number one in C major was his first, written in 1799. It has four ...

Heidrun Irene Mittermair, an alto in the Vienna Singverein Choir, says that Beethoven's Ninth is a “wonderful message of love” Vienna is hosting a series of performances of Ludwig van ...