Beethoven: The Search for a More Perfect World

“Beethoven: The Search for a More Perfect World” -- a biographical film by Susan Waterfall. Late 18th century Europe. A world in turmoil. A musical genius is born into circumstances that nourish his talent but starve him emotionally. He has an innate, unwavering desire to create music that reveals a more perfect world. More than 250 years later, Beethoven’s musical imagination continues to astonish and inspire. Waterfall’s film surveys the life and work of this principal figure in classical music, including 25 musical excerpts, as well as essential art and images. Chapters: Introduction 00:00 - 04:27 Early Years, Vienna, Heiligenstadt 04:27 - 24:53 Heroic Period 24:53 - 1:02:28 Late Period 1:02:28 Visit www.susanwaterfall.com for more information and subscribe to the channel for more classical music education videos. Musical Performance Credits: Symphony #3 Paavo Jarvi and Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen Joseph Cantata Penin and Philharmonie de Cracovie Sonata Op. 7 Grigory Sokolov, piano Trio Opus 11 Meyer/Gabetta/Seong-Jin Cho Septet Op 20 Janine Jansen and Friends Moonlight sonata Valentina Lisitsa, piano Symphony # 2 Dudamel and Orquesta Simon Bolivar Eroica Variations Evgeny Kissin, piano Symphony # 3 Paavo Jarvi and DKP Bremen Fidelio Von Karajan, Christa Ludwig , Wiener Staatsoper Opus 59#3 Avalon Quartet Piano Concerto #4 Uchida, Mehta, Israeli Philharmonic Symphony #5 Von Karajan Berliner Philharmoniker Symphony #5 Von Karajan Berliner Philharmoniker Symphony #6 Paavo Jarvi and DKP Bremen Symphony #7 Carlos Kleiber and Concertgebouw Symphony #8 Bernstein and Vienna Philharmonic An die Geliebte Metraton/Vallejo Wellington’s Victory Antal Dorati and London Symphony An die ferne geliebte Ian Bostridge and Antonio Pappano Opus 111 Daniil Trifonov, piano Missa Solemnis Harnoncourt and Royal Concertgebouw Symphony #9 Van Karajan and Berlin Philharmonic c#m Quartet Opus 131 Danish String Quartet F Major quartet Opus 135 Cypress String Quartet An die Ferne Geliebte Ian Bostridge and Antonio Pappano