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Radio 3,23 Oct 2019,25 mins

Trio in D major, Op 70 No. 1, 'Ghost'

Experience Classical

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Beethoven composed this piano trio in 1808 just after completing his 6th Symphony. The eerie sounding second movement is what perhaps gave it the name 'Ghost Trio'. Listen for the rumbling piano which add to the creepiness. Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven Performers: ATOS Trio Recording date: 04 January 2011 Date of broadcast: 06 April 2011

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