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Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony

Tales from the StaveSeries 1
Episode 2 of 3

Frances Fyfield examines the sketch book that Ludwig van Beethoven used when writing his sixth symphony. From May 2004.

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Thu 18 Dec 201402:30
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Seven disastrous classical music premieres that went on to be hits

Seven disastrous classical music premieres that went on to be hits

First night (mares) featuring drunk conductors, rioting audiences and hidden trapdoors.