In the heart of Vienna in the early 19th century, a composer was creating what would become one of the most famous pieces of music in history. His name was Ludwig van Beethoven, a name that resonates ...
As the National Symphony’s music director Gianandrea Noseda observed at this early-season concert, both pieces featured that evening—Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5, Op. 73, nicknamed “Emperor” in ...