Tag: Ludwig van Beethoven

  • Nation & World

    Beethoven at 250

    On the 250th anniversary of his birth, several Harvard-affiliated composers reflect on the work and life of Ludwig van Beethoven.

    10 minutes
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  • Nation & World

    Along China’s keys

    On view at Loeb Music Library through Dec. 18, “One Hundred Years of Chinese Piano Music” sheds light on a robust tradition of song influenced by native folklore, poems, and philosophy, as well as Western compositional techniques.

    4 minutes
  • Nation & World

    He strikes a key balance

    The teenage concert pianist Drew Petersen chose to attend Harvard Extension School to attain his bachelor’s because the flexibility of the program allowed him to continue pursuing his passion and his fulltime career in music.

    4 minutes
  • Nation & World

    Matt Damon, on his craft

    Actors Matt Damon and John Lithgow met at Sanders Theatre on Thursday for a spirited conversation that kicked off Harvard’s annual Arts First celebration.

    9 minutes