Written for two actors and string quartet, this collaborative, multi-genre work offers a unique glimpse into the life of Ludwig van Beethoven. His trials, triumphs, and loves come alive in this powerful presentation, featuring the words of Beethoven and his contemporaries, along with music from his groundbreaking string quartets. Julie Tabash Kelsheimer, in her third residency with the festival, performs the role Bettina; Keweenaw actor, Mark Wilcox, is Beethoven.