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Coffee Cantata
Sep 14, 2026 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Music
With J.S. Bacchus
Why Listen to Classical Music? Form and ensemble
Today, we'll be deep diving into what makes classical music worth listening to: in my opinion, this is the variation in form and ensemble which allows it to deliver very specific emotional impact. By focusing on Beethoven's music, we'll compare and contrast different forms and think about what their purposes may be.
| 9:35 AM |
| Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau & Jörg Demus An die ferne Geliebte, Op. 98 Ludwig van Beethoven Beethoven: An die ferne Geliebte, Lieder Deutsche Grammophon (DG) 2000
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| 9:29 AM |
| Martti Talvela, New Philharmonia Chorus, Otto Klemperer, Marga Höffgen, Philharmonia Orchestra, Elisabeth Söderström & Waldemar Kmentt Missa solemnis, Op. 123: Dona nobis pacem Ludwig van Beethoven Beethoven: Missa solemnis, Op. 123 Warner Classics 1966
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| 9:24 AM |
| Marga Höffgen, Otto Klemperer, Waldemar Kmentt, New Philharmonia Chorus, Philharmonia Orchestra, Elisabeth Söderström & Martti Talvela Missa solemnis, Op. 123: Kyrie Ludwig van Beethoven Beethoven: Missa Solemnis EMI Classics 2012
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| 8:45 AM |
| Takács Quartet String Quartet No. 12 in E-Flat Major, Op. 127 Ludwig van Beethoven Beethoven: The Late String Quartets Decca Music Group Ltd. 2020
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| 8:15 AM |
| London Symphony Orchestra & Antal Doráti Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67 Ludwig van Beethoven Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 5 & 6/The Creatures of Prometheus Overture Decca Music Group Ltd. 1960
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| 7:47 AM |
| Pinchas Zukerman, Daniel Barenboim Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 5 in F Major, Op. 24 "Spring" Ludwig van Beethoven Beethoven: Violin Sonatas No. 5, Op. 24 "Spring", No.8, Op. 30 & No. 9, Op.47 "Kreutzer" Warner Classics 1992
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| 7:42 AM |
| Igor Levit Piano Sonata No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 13, "Pathétique": III. Rondo. Allegro Ludwig van Beethoven Beethoven: Complete Piano Sonatas Sony Classical 2019
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| 7:33 AM |
| Rudolf Serkin Piano Sonata No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 13 "Pathétique": II. Adagio cantabile Ludwig van Beethoven Beethoven: Sonatas for Piano Nos. 14, 8, & 23 (Expanded Edition) Sony Classical/Legacy 2002
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| 7:21 AM |
| Rudolf Serkin Piano Sonata No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 13 "Pathétique": I. Grave - Allegro di molto e con brio Ludwig van Beethoven Beethoven: Sonatas for Piano Nos. 14, 8, & 23 (Expanded Edition) Sony Classical/Legacy 2002
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| 7:12 AM |
| Igor Levit Piano Sonata No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 13, "Pathétique": II. Adagio cantabile Ludwig van Beethoven Beethoven: Complete Piano Sonatas Sony Classical 2019
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| 7:07 AM |
| Igor Levit Piano Sonata No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 13, "Pathétique": I. Grave - Allegro di molto e con brio Ludwig van Beethoven Beethoven: Complete Piano Sonatas Sony Classical 2019
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