A remarkable insight into the mind and music of Ludwig van Beethoven, featuring highlights from Daniel Barenboim's 1970 series of programmes about the man and his music. Shot at London's Roundhouse Theatre, this compilation cherry picks some of the best moments, as Barenboim talks and plays extracts at the piano, illustrating the defining characteristics of Beethoven's compositions and sharing his personal insight into the composer's mindset. The full series of 13 episodes in their entirety - over seven hours, from the Fourth Piano Concerto to the Eroica to Beethoven's Fifth - follows on More4.

It was originally produced in 1970 but never released. It's now been released with a 2020 copyright date.