(March 2014) I have completed phase 24 of my “opus project” in which I listen to the complete works of an artist. This episode: LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN. This was the biggest yet by far. I was able to listen to 329 of 478 catalogued works, representing more than 90% of total performance time. Of this, I captured 99 percent of his major works (those with opus #s).
Favorite work (and symphony): Symphony #5
Favorite symphonic first movement: #5
Favorite symphonic slow movement (and overall): #7
Favorite symphonic scherzo movement: #3
Favorite symphonic fourth movement: #9 (choral)
Favorite piano concerto: #5 (Emperor)
Favorite string quartet: #14
Favorite piano sonata: #8 (“Pathetique”)
Favorite song: Auf dem Hügel sitz ich spähend (op. 98 no 1)
Compared to expectations: same
Opus Project 