As noted, there is a lot of Beethoven in orchestra programs next year. Fair enough too, as how often do we get to commemorate his 246th birthday? Of the 7 major orchestras, and excluding the period based Brandenburgers, four of them are doing Beethoven cycles (ACO, MSO, QSO, SSO). It’s also worth noting that TSO… Read More 2016- a bang up year for Beethoven