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James MacMillan explains the 'wonderful journey of contrasts' in Beethoven's Third

Ludwig van Beethoven - Symphony No. 3.

Composer James MacMillan explains the 'wonderful journey of contrasts' in one of the first symphonies he heard, Beethoven's Third.

Image shows Ian Hart as Beethoven in the BBC drama from 2003 exploring the story behind Beethoven's third symphony, The Eroica.

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