Level: Medium Easy
Time: 7:30
The Heiligenstadt Testament is Beethoven’s famous letter he wrote to his brothers in 1802. In the letter the composer puts on paper his frustration with his growing hearing problem, at the same time attributing his gradual withdrawal from people to this illness. Utilizing the famous themes of Beethoven this show takes the listener on a journey conveying these key elements of the testament.
Selections
- Piano Sonata No. 8 - Beethoven
- Symphony No. 3 - Beethoven
- Symphony No. 5 - Beethoven
- Justice Delivers It's Death - Sufjan Stevens
- Symphony No. 9 - Beethoven
About Chris Creswell
Chris Creswell is an accomplished trombonist, composer, visual designer and educator currently living in his hometown of Jacksonville, FL. Chris has enjoyed the privilege of performing and recording with many of today’s top pop and jazz artist including Mariah Carey, John Pizzarelli, Maceo Parker, Tom Kubis, Arturo Sandoval, and many more. Learn More...