This small exhibition of 10 paintings celebrates the powerful connection I feel between art and music. The year 2020 marked the 250th anniversary of the birth of Ludwig Van Beethoven. From the outset I sought to explore the strong connection between my love of painting and my lifelong love of the music of Beethoven, in this instance, his 9 symphonies. I decided to do this by painting the hands that play the instruments and direct the music which provides me with such enjoyment. Each of the 9 paintings has a connection with one of Beethoven's 9 symphonies. The 10th painting relates to Beethoven’s exquisite Emperor piano concerto.