Beethoven legacy
Recording Beethoven
Beethoven27 will not only present Beethoven’s music, but also capture it for future generations to enjoy. Each of the project’s nine productions will conclude with both an audio and video recording in the European concert hall of the performance, preserving a piece of Beethoven’s legacy for the future. Beethoven27 therefore paints a portrait not only of Beethoven, but also of Europe and its rich cultural tradition.
Exploring Beethoven
Beethoven, A Life
Jan Caeyers has taught at KU Leuven since 1985, where he shared his expertise and passion for Viennese classical music with tomorrow’s musicologists. His extensive knowledge of Beethoven and his talent for storytelling are combined in Beethoven, A Life: a critically-acclaimed biography that was published in 2009 and has been translated into five languages.
Sharing Beethoven
Beethoven's vision of brotherhood and unity inspires us to share the Beethoven27 project with the widest possible audience. To accomplish this, we are creating a documentary and a TV series, as well as videos in shorter formats (for YouTube and elsewhere). Through these media, we aim to unveil the inner workings of Beethoven27 and shed light on the often lesser-known world of professional orchestras, presenting an engaging audiovisual narrative.
Beethoven tour
A journey through Europe and Beethoven’s life. Beethoven27 unites 27 cities in Europe through 27 key works by Beethoven, performed in various EU countries and led by conductor and Beethoven expert Jan Caeyers.
Beethoven experience
Beethoven27 is a European experience that goes beyond music. In addition to Beethoven concerts in 27 European cities, the calendar also features a Beethoven Experience Day: a 12-hour weekend event consisting of various activities that highlight Beethoven’s life and work.