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Radio 3,15 Apr 2020,25 mins

Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op 21

Experience Classical

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With strong influences from Mozart and Haydn, Beethoven's Symphony No. 1 was first performed in 1800. Listen for the final movement which is full of joyous energy. Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven Performers: BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Donald Runnicles Recording date: 03 August 2008 Date of broadcast: 06 August 2008

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