Beethoven Sues for Copyright Infringement

Catchy title, eh? Of course that isn’t true, for one, Beethoven is dead, and two, his music is being given out for free!

I thought I would bring you all a little (more) culture this evening with some music links from the BBC (h/t to Donald Sensing). BBC Radio is offering free MP3 downloads of some of Beethoven’s symphonies. Currently you can download: Symphony 1, Symphony 2, Symphony 3, Symphony 4, and Symphony 5 with four more to follow. All the symphonies are performed by the BBC Philharmonic and conducted by Gianandrea Noseda.

Please, enjoy.

UPDATE: Symphony 1-5 have been removed from their site. If you want the files, email me and I can send them to you.


Categories: Meaningful Song
  1. June 10th, 2005 at 11:16 | #1

    I love Beethoven and he’s one of my favorite composers. I wonder if you have seen ‘Immortal Beloved’.

    I thought it was a great film on Beethoven and there were some really moving scenes in the film.

    Of course, the main reason I liked the movie immensely was because of the music.

    The passion, the creativity and the raw power of his music is simply outstanding. Thanks for the links.

  2. Randy Case
    June 10th, 2005 at 11:36 | #2

    Damn, I thought it was the music from the movie “Beethoven.”

    Man, I love that dog!!!!!

  1. November 19th, 2005 at 07:28 | #1

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