Mein Beethoven

Featuring

Dieter Ilg
Rainer Böhm
Patrice Héral

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Cultural Impact

The album suggests that without Beethoven, today's music, including jazz, would sound different, highlighting his lasting influence.

Recording & Production

The album was recorded by Adrian von Ripka on September 1 & 2, 2014, at Tonstudio Bauer in Ludwigsburg, and later mixed by him and mastered by Christoph Stickel at MSM.

Album & Artwork

The album's cover art features a work titled 'Beethoven' (2010-2011) by Markus Lüpertz, an artist whose work is used with permission.

Interpretation

Dieter Ilg, the bassist and producer of this album, aims to transport Beethoven's musical expression into the modern day, making it his own while staying true to the composer's tradition.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Ludwig van Beethoven, the composer whose works are reinterpreted on this album, was known for his passion for improvisation and his constant search for musical development and perfection.

Composer Biography

Beethoven, born in 1770, first gained fame as a pianist, particularly for his improvisational skills, before his reputation as a composer grew to superstar status in Vienna.