Odd Beethoven is a set of five pieces, each featuring a well-known theme by Ludwig van Beethoven.
 
In Odd Beethoven, humor alternates with pathos. This range of emotions is a key feature in Beethoven's own work.
 
There are jazz elements in Odd Beethoven – but this is concert music. Every detail is thoughtfully worked out. No improv!

The titles are related to their original sources.

Crooked Lisa – Für Elise
Shrimp Salad – Minuet in G
Hero Sandwich – Third Symphony (the "Eroica")
Sixth Sense – Sixth Symphony
Number Nine – Ninth Symphony
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