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Radio 3,23 Oct 2019,36 mins

Violin Sonata in A major, Op 47, 'Kreutzer'

Experience Classical

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Dedicated to violinist Rodolphe Kreutzerho who refused to play it because he didn't like it; the 'Kreutzer' sonata was written in 1803. The final movement is opened with a pounding piano chord that welcomes in the dancing violin. Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven Performer: Veronika Eberle (Violin) Performer: Oliver Schnyder (Piano) Recording date: 02 December 2011 Date of broadcast: 28 December 2011

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