The Immortal Beethoven | Jan Swafford
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The Immortal Beethoven | Jan Swafford
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What makes Beethoven immortal?
In this wide-ranging conversation, pianist Orlando Alonso sits down with acclaimed biographer and composer Jan Swafford to explore the inner life, artistic courage, and spiritual defiance of Ludwig van Beethoven.
We discuss:
- The myth and reality of the “Immortal Beloved”
- The revolutionary force of the late piano sonatas
- Op. 111 and the transcendence of the Arietta
- Beethoven’s deafness and artistic will
- The tension between biography and legend
- What Beethoven still demands of performers today
Throughout the episode, we reference and briefly explore musical excerpts that illuminate key moments in Beethoven’s evolution — from storm and struggle to luminous transcendence.
This is not simply a conversation about a composer.
It is a meditation on artistic destiny, suffering, and immortality.
Jan Swafford’s books are available wherever books are sold.
Highly recommended:
- Beethoven: Anguish and Triumph
- Mozart: The Reign of Love
- Johannes Brahms: A Biography
- Charles Ives: A Life with Music
Musical excerpts included in this episode are used for purposes of commentary, criticism, and educational discussion. All rights to the recordings remain with their respective copyright holders.