Beethoven2020 was to have been a year-long festival taking place throughout 2020 to celebrate the achievements of composer Ludwig van Beethoven on the 250th anniversary of his birth.

COVID, of course, put paid to all that!

However, the first concerts to take place in West Road Concert Hall since lockdown, are now confirmed for November 7th. Two concerts by the Lisney Trio will feature the final chamber works of Beethoven. Please see the Events Calendar for details.

The Festival, based in Cambridge, was to have included performances of his music, an academic conference, lectures and talks, exhibitions, film and poetry and new compositions inspired by the music of Beethoven. Never mind ….