Radio Filharmonisch Orchestra: BEETHOVEN 200

Ludwig van Beethoven - Christ on the Mount of Olives op.85, Ludwig van Beethoven - Sixth Symphony 'Pastoral'. Programme Ludwig van Beethoven Christ on the Mount of Olives op.85 Ludwig van Beethoven Sixth Symphony 'Pastoral' For Beethoven lovers this will be a special Good Friday. On this day the world commemorates the two hundredth anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven's death. The Radio Filharmonisch Orkest and the Groot Omroepkoor bring a memorable tribute. Alongside the landscape paintings of the Sixth Symphony, a rare performance of Christ on the Mount of Olives sounds, the only oratorio that Beethoven wrote. Beethoven's only oratorio The greatness of Ludwig Van is undisputed. Certainly among strong-willed, trendsetting and rebellious musicians and composers, Beethoven is regarded as a role model. In 2027, the two hundredth anniversary of this half-divine contrarian's death will be commemorated worldwide. How fitting then to commemorate the great maestro on Good Friday – on his exact date of death. The Radio Filharmonisch Orkest and the Groot Omroepkoor join forces for a rarely heard performance of Beethoven's only oratorio. In the gripping Christ on the Mount of Olives, Beethoven depicts the fear and tension that Jesus Christ felt in the Garden of Gethsemane. Authentic storm With his nine symphonies, Beethoven created a universe full of Sturm und Drang. After his tumultuous Fifth Symphony, the Sixth Symphony feels like coming home. Beethoven shows his sunniest side. For the 'Pastoral', the composer found inspiration in the pristine nature just outside Vienna. Hear the birds chirping and the mountain streams babbling. Or is there an authentic storm approaching? The feeling of happiness cannot last forever.