Of Note for Wed., Feb. 3, 2016: Beethoven's Compositional Transformation

KUAF | By Bonnie Slaughter

Published February 3, 2016 at 9:30 AM CST

Ludwig van Beethoven took a more systematic approach to composing when he realized his deafness would be permanent; it was around this time that he produced his beloved Triple Concerto. Hear highlights from this famous piece and more on today’s program.

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