Being Beethoven
Marking the 250th anniversary of Beethoven's birth in 1770, a documentary series that focuses on the real, complex and often difficult man behind the great composer.
Cast: Peter Capaldi
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Season 1
3 episodes
- 1. This Strange DeafnessFirst episode in a three-part documentary series, marking the 250th anniversary of Beethoven's birth, that focuses on the real, complex and often difficult man behind the great composer.CC59minJul 6, 2020
- 2. You, My Immortal BelovedA look at how the composer's return to the town of Heiligenstadt led to one of the most extraordinary outpourings of creativity in the history of music, from the earth-shattering Eroica through to Symphony No. 7, while his repeated failed attempts to find love resulted in the famous Immortal Beloved letter found after his death.CC59minJul 13, 2020
- 3. We Are Not in a Good StateAs Beethoven embarks on the extraordinary flowering of his late music, his health deteriorates and his desire for love and family tips over into obsession.CC59minJul 20, 2020
Being Beethoven
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Marking the 250th anniversary of Beethoven's birth in 1770, a documentary series that focuses on the real, complex and often difficult man behind the great composer.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Phil Cairney
- Cast
- Peter Capaldi
- Studio
- BBC Four, Matchlight
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
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