On December 16th, 2020, Beethoven turns the big 2-5-0 and we’re celebrating all day, on-air and on Instagram. We’re also celebrating with a playlist of your favorite 15 pieces by Ludwig, as voted by you for the first-ever Classical California Ultimate Playlist. Enjoy!
Our first entry on the Classical California Ultimate Playlist…
Coming in at #247: Beethoven’s Symphony #8
#226: Triple Concerto
#206: Egmont Overture
#187: Piano Sonata #8 “Pathetique”
#155: Piano Concerto #4
#144: Für Elise
#135: Choral Fantasy
#57: Violin Concerto
#39: Piano Sonata #14 “Moonlight”
#29: Symphony #3 “Eroica”
And the first of 5 Beethoven pieces in the Top 10.
Coming in at #8, Beethoven’s Symphony #5
#7: Piano Concerto #5
#6: Symphony #7
#5: Symphony #6
Without further ado, #1 on the Classical California Ultimate Playlist: Beethoven’s Symphony #9
Hungry for more from the Classical California Ultimate Playlist? You can see the full list or listen to the stream.
KUSC Staff
Classical KUSC, located in the USC building in downtown Los Angeles, broadcasts hand-picked commercial-free classical performances, expert music commentary and coverage of the arts in Southern California. The listener-supported station has been broadcasting for more than 60 years as a broadcast service of the University of Southern California at 91.5(FM) in Los Angeles and Santa Clarita, 88.5 KPSC in Palm Springs, 91.1 KDSC in Thousand Oaks, 93.7 KDB in Santa Barbara and 99.7 KESC in Morro Bay/San Luis Obispo. It is live-streamed at kusc.org, attracting listeners from around the globe.
