Ludwig van Beethoven

Beethoven in three words

Australian Chamber Orchestra musicians sum up the great composer.

Beethoven composes music capable of representing, and invoking, the deepest of human emotion, from the most joyful highs to the deepest sorrowful lows. Here's what Beethoven means to our musicians.

The catch? We only gave them three words to express their feelings about the great composer.

Majestic
Life-affirming
Exquisite

Helena Rathbone, ACO Principal Violin

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Revolution
Destiny
Romantic

Ilya Isakovich, ACO Violin

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Genius
Genius
Genius

Stefanie Farrands, ACO Principal Viola

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Humanity
Power
Tenderness

Melissa Barnard, ACO Cello

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Crazy
Hair
Genius

Julian Thompson, ACO Cello

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Kristian Bezuidenhout guest directs the Australian Chamber Orchestra in Beethoven’s Emperor, 9-24 March. Click here to buy tickets and find out more.