ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra is set to begin its first-ever Beethoven Festival Thursday night. The festival will run for two weeks and feature four performances of ...

Ludwig van Beethoven’s iconic Fifth Symphony and his equally popular Symphony No. 6, “Pastoral” will have six performances between February 26 and March 29, 2026. Beethoven composed these symphonies ...

Based on how the premiere went for Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, it’s hard to believe it went on to become one of the most famous symphonies in classical music. Hear the story and the music today, just ...

- [Announcer] Major funding for this program is provided in part by Alan G. Benaroya, and Martin Messinger Symphony Orchestra Fund. (orchestra music) (music) - It is a piece of extremes. - It's a life ...