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Composer of the Week Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) Episodes

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  1. Learning from the Past - The Grosse Fuge

    5/5 Donald Macleod explores one of Beethoven鈥檚 greatest late-period works 鈥� the Grosse Fuge.

  2. Joy through Suffering - The 鈥楬ammerklavier鈥� Sonata

    4/5 Exploring the composition of one of Beethoven鈥檚 greatest sonatas, the 'Hammerklavier'.

  3. An Invaluable Patron 鈥� The Archduke Trio

    3/5 Donald Macleod explores Beethoven's relationship with Archduke Rudolph of Austria.

  4. Death of the Hero - The 鈥楨roica鈥� Symphony

    2/5 Donald Macleod explores the troubled composition of Beethoven鈥檚 鈥楨roica鈥� Symphony.

  5. Birth of a Legend - The First Piano Concerto

    1/5 Donald Macleod explores the story of Beethoven making his debut as a performer in Vienna.