Listening Guide: Ludwig van Beethoven

Exclusive to Apple Music Classical, Listening Guide is your informative companion as you explore masterpieces by one of the most revered composers in all music—as you listen, time-synced text appears seamlessly on your screen providing insightful commentary and context. Listening Guide is available in the latest version of Apple Music Classical. Here we offer some of Ludwig van Beethoven’s greatest works for you to see Listening Guide in action. Find out how the German composer creates dramatic tension in his Piano Sonata No. 14, the “Moonlight.” Take our guided tour of one of his great symphonies to understand how he uses instruments to create remarkable effects. You can also try his Violin Sonata No. 5, “Spring”, to understand and appreciate the teamwork involved in performing this sunny work. Whatever your choice, Listening Guide makes exploring Beethoven’s music an illuminating and exciting adventure.