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Radio 3,07 Oct 2019,27 mins

String Quartet, Op 76 No. 3, 'Emperor'

Experience Classical

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You'll probably recognise the tune in the second movement, it was adopted by Germany for their national anthem. Light and stately melodies that end with fast paced flare. Composer: Joseph Haydn Performers: Armida Quartet Recording date: 24 November 2014 Date of broadcast: 24 December 2014

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