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Barenboim on Beethoven (2020–2020) on More4

The answer: Concluded December 19, 2020.
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Network / streamer
More4
Premiered
December 19, 2020
Ended
December 19, 2020
Runtime
~33 min per episode
1season
13episodes

About Barenboim on Beethoven

Barenboim on Beethoven ended on December 19, 2020, on More4. The series concluded its run with all 13 episodes airing on that date.

This documentary series was created to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven's birth in 1970. It was a collaboration between Daniel Barenboim and Christopher Nupen, focusing on the life and music of Beethoven. Much of the footage shot during production was never broadcast at the time and remained unseen for decades. Recently, the series was resurrected in its original form to coincide with the 250th anniversary of Beethoven's birth.

The show was a detailed exploration of Beethoven's life, his musical achievements, and his influence on classical music. It was released in 2020 and consisted of 13 episodes, each approximately 33 minutes long. The series provided viewers with insights into Beethoven's legacy, combining historical context with musical analysis.

Barenboim on Beethoven episode schedule

13 aired

Aired · 13

DateEp.Title
December 19, 2020 S1·E13 The Fifth Symphony
December 19, 2020 S1·E12 Sonata No 32 Op 111 - 2nd Movement
December 19, 2020 S1·E11 Sonata No 32 Op 111 - 1st Movement
December 19, 2020 S1·E10 The Symphonist
December 19, 2020 S1·E9 The Eroica
December 19, 2020 S1·E8 The A Major Cello Sonata - Opus 69
December 19, 2020 S1·E7 The Fourth Piano Concerto - 2nd & 3rd Movements
December 19, 2020 S1·E6 The Fourth Piano Concerto - 1st Movement
December 19, 2020 S1·E5 The Working Process
December 19, 2020 S1·E4 The Appassionata
December 19, 2020 S1·E3 Form - The Waldstein
December 19, 2020 S1·E2 New Dimensions
December 19, 2020 S1·E1 Genius & Destiny