Beethoven Plus

Beethoven Plus invites you on a transcendent journey where Ludwig van Beethoven’s “Symphony of Fate” (Op. 67), penned in 1807‑1808, roars into the night, echoing the legendary composer’s fierce struggle with deafness and his relentless grasp of destiny. As early biographer Anton Schindler’s tale reveals, the dramatic C‑minor theme captures a visionary fighting his own silence—an audacious narrative that fills every movement with urgency and awe. The program then shifts to a touch‑of‑sorrow charm with the silent film “The Kid,” where Charles Chaplin, alongside the tender little Jackie Coogan, reflects on his own childhood. Chaplin’s music—an unmistakable blend of bel canto lyricism and poetic magic—witnesses the English Music Hall’s whimsy, lest it turn into sentimental kitsch, while his comedic brilliance, emotional depth, and genuine humanity coalesce into a cinematic joy that balances realism, romance, and fantastical delight. Together, this unique pairing of grand symphonic drama and heart‑warming film score promises an unforgettable evening of music, memory, and melody. Details & tickets.