Revolutionary Beethoven

Ben Zander has a lot to say about Beethoven. His interpretations of the symphonies have garnered wild praise — and heated criticism — but Zander has the evidence to back it all up, and we'll hear it tonight. The controversial conductor joins George Preston and Lauren Rico in the studio, as our Beethoven Festival continues with "Beethoven as Revolutionary: The Symphonies."

Benjamin Zander has been the conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra since its formation twenty-five years ago. He also conducts the New England Conservatory Youth Philharmonic Orchestra, which he has taken on thirteen international tours. Over the last decade, Benjamin Zander has been a guest conductor all over the world, appearing frequently with the Philharmonia Orchestra in London. He is in the process of recording with them a series of Beethoven symphonies for the Telarc label, which has garnered extraordinary critical acclaim and several prestigious awards.