Ludwig van Beethoven and the Piano Without Legs
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Beethoven removed the legs from his piano and pressed his ear to the floor to feel vibrations after losing his hearing. This episode explores how the great composer continued creating masterpieces through touch and reveals his musical surprises.
Music Featured
| Composer | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Ludwig van Beethoven | Piano Sonata No. 14 "Moonlight", Op. 27 No. 2 | archive.org |
| Ludwig van Beethoven | Fur Elise, WoO 59 | archive.org |
| Ludwig van Beethoven | Symphony No. 5, Op. 67 | archive.org |
| Ludwig van Beethoven | Piano Sonata No. 27, Op. 90 | archive.org |
| Ludwig van Beethoven | Symphony No. 6 "Pastoral", Op. 68 - I | archive.org |
| Ludwig van Beethoven | Symphony No. 6 "Pastoral", Op. 68 - II | archive.org |
| Ludwig van Beethoven | Symphony No. 6 "Pastoral", Op. 68 - III/IV/V | archive.org |
| Ludwig van Beethoven | Symphony No. 9 "Choral", Op. 125 - IV | archive.org |
