History Videos

The Story of Us - from the beginning of time to the present - is usually written by "the victors." True-to-life events, however, must include opposing points of view. This collection features stories about people, places and events which go beyond "the already known and obvious."

Beethoven's adult life was marked by his profound deafness.

It is amazing how the score of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony appears in animated fashion - with the various parts of the orchestra playing at their appoi...

In this clip, Arturo Toscanini (1867-1957) conducts the NBC Orchestra's performance of Beethoven's Symphony No.

In this clip, Arturo Toscanini (1867-1957) conducts the NBC Orchestra's performance of Beethoven's Symphony No.

On December 22, 1808, Beethoven starred in one of the most important concerts of his life.

In this clip, Arturo Toscanini (1867-1957) conducts the NBC Orchestra's performance of Beethoven's Symphony No.

In this clip, Arturo Toscanini (1867-1957) conducts the NBC Orchestra's performance of Beethoven's Symphony No.

This performance of the Kyrie, from Beethoven's Missa Solemnis, is by the Amsterdam Concertgebouw Orchestra, conducted by Leonard Bernstein.

This performance of the Sanctus, from Beethoven's Missa Solemnis, is by the Amsterdam Concertgebouw Orchestra, conducted by Leonard Bernstein.

While Beethoven was becoming the most sought-after composer in Europe, he struggled - emotionally - with his personal life.

Beethoven's Third Symphony, commonly known as the Eroica (Heroic) was revolutionary for its time.

At the beginning of 1917, the Russian city ofSt.

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