Composed while his deafness was becoming overwhelming, and amidst the occupation of Vienna by Napoleon’s troops, this was Beethoven’s bold statement in defiance of fate.
There is always a huge amount to rediscover in this stirring and powerful symphony and in Jaime Martín’s irresistible interpretation, with his trademark energy, Beethoven’s extraordinary vision sparkles.

Fifteen years before the Fifth, Beethoven announced himself to Vienna with his First Piano Concerto. Written to showcase his virtuosic playing, its melodic ideas and daring harmonies revealed a unique and astonishing new musical force to the world.

Christopher Sainsbury’s String Talk combines Indigenous traditions with Western classical forms, a juxtaposition that invites us to re-examine what we know and love about classical music. Jaime Martín, Javier Perianes, Sainsbury and Beethoven – a rich musical feast that will enchant you from the very start.