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Radio 3,61 mins

SeriesLudwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

Ludwig van Beethoven - the turbulent years from 1806 to 1812

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In a condensed version of the week of programmes, Donald Macleod introduces the life and music of Beethoven during the turbulent years from 1806 to 1812, when he produced some of the greatest masterpieces of his life.

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