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March 15, 2017

Beethoven’s ‘Pastoral’ music soars above his suffering

Despite living a miserable life, Ludwig van Beethoven penned some incredibly joyful music.

By most accounts, Ludwig van Beethoven had a pretty miserable life, which makes his Symphony No. 6 “Pastoral” all the more remarkable.

Published in Arts News
February 5, 2013

Zubin Mehta conducts for the pope

Conductor Zubin Mehta leads the Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino in Paul VI hall at the Vatican Feb. 4. The concert attended by Pope Benedict XVI and Italian officials marked the 84th anniversary of the Lateran Pacts, which recognized the Vatican 's full sovereignty over its territory.

VATICAN CITY - The conductor Zubin Mehta performed with an Italian orchestra at the Vatican Feb. 4, in a concert honoring Pope Benedict XVI and Italian President Giorgio Napolitano.

Published in International