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6 Ratings

4.3

Duration
58min
Language
English
Format
Category

Lyric Poetry & Drama

Adapted by Bernard da Costa from the diaries of Richard Wagner, Beethoven's music soars in the background as Wagner, a poor young composer, struggles toward Vienna to meet the composer he idealizes. Translated by Anita Conrade.

An L.A. Theatre Works full cast performance featuring:

Edward Asner as Beethoven Allan Corduner as The Frenchman Arye Gross as Wagner Paul Mercier as Innkeeper/Doorman

Directed by Christine Bernard-Sugy. Recorded before a live audience at the Guest Quarters Suite Hotel, Santa Monica in May of 1994.

© 2010 L.A. Theatre Works (Audiobook): 9781580817202

Translators: Anita Conrade

Release date

Audiobook: 25 March 2010

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