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Radio 3,27 Jun 2013,20 mins

Beethoven: Symphony No. 9

Discovering Music

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Stephen Johnson explores themes of triumph and doubt in Beethoven's Symphony No. 9, reflecting the turbulent times in which he lived.

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Symphony no. 9 in D minor Op.125 (Choral)
    Symphony no. 9 in D minor Op.125 (Choral)
    Ludwig van Beethoven
  3. 2.
    Sonata no. 29 in B flat major Op.106 (Hammerklavier) for piano
    Sonata no. 29 in B flat major Op.106 (Hammerklavier) for piano
    Ludwig van Beethoven
  4. 3.
    Der Glorreiche Augenblick - cantata Op.136 for soloists, chorus, children and orchestra
    Der Glorreiche Augenblick - cantata Op.136 for soloists, chorus, children and orchestra
    Ludwig van Beethoven
  5. 4.
    Mass in D major Op.123 (Missa solemnis)
    Mass in D major Op.123 (Missa solemnis)
    Ludwig van Beethoven
  6. 5.
    Quartet in A minor Op.132 for strings
    Quartet in A minor Op.132 for strings
    Ludwig van Beethoven