Victor Hugo once said that in the music of Beethoven, “the dreamer will recognise his dreams, the sailor his storms, and the wolf his forests.” Beethoven’s symphonies seemingly express every idea and emotion. They also span his entire career, tracing … More details …

It’s one of the greatest love stories in western classical music – Robert and Clara Schumann. But how did this archetypal romantic relationship contribute to the musical developments and intentions of the nineteenth century? During the day we’ll explore the … More details …