2020 marks the 250th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven’s birth. Symphony No. 6, the Pastoral Symphony, saw the composer set his romantic perception of nature to music. The famous piece is the starting point for the worldwide Beethoven Pastoral Project. It calls on creative people around the world to be inspired by the Pastoral Symphony and set an example for climate protection. DW’s documentary ‘The Sound of Nature' looks at five different musicians and ensembles on five continents.
Producer
Deutsche Welle
Co-production
3B-Produktion
Country
Germany
Directed by
Grete Liffers
Duration
42 minutes
Year of production
2020