That's right - I saw a new show this week. It's called Beethoven, As I Knew Him and it just opened at the Geffen Theater in Westwood. It's kind of a cross between a one-man show and a concert, and I have to say, although I'm not into classical music, I found it quite mesmerizing. Hershey Felder, who's a concert pianist, playwright, actor and composer, paints a portrait of Beethoven through the eyes of his father, his best friend, his best friend's son, and of course, Beethoven himself. But mostly he plays the piano, and he is amazing. I have to say that knowing more of Beethoven's story - how his deafness affected his relationships, his difficulties with his family, how he died - helped bring his compositions to life for me. But in all honestly, the best part of the show was that it forced me to learn to scan so I could add a picture to this review. :)
The show runs through Sunday, October 5th.
www.geffenplayhouse.com
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