200 Years!

Classical 89 Thinking Aloud: http://www.classical89.org/thinkingaloud/past.asp?d=12/19/2008
On December 22, 1808, Beethoven personally conducted the historic concert in Vienna that premiered his Symphonies 5 and 6, his 4th Piano Concerto, and his Choral Fantasy. Today, in preparation for this wonderful celebration, music historian and scholar Luke Howard joins us to discusses the story and music of this interesting premiere.