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Beethoven

The Making of Music Series 1
Episode 24 of 30

The great German composer worked at a time of seismic change in Europe. James Naughtie on history shaping classical music.

James Naughtie presents a series chronicling the historical influences that affected the course of classical music.

24/30. Beethoven

The great German composer worked at a time of seismic change in Europe. He was 19 at the start of the French Revolution and at his peak when Napoleon's empire was at its zenith. His music matches the ferment of the times.

Read by Simon Russell Beale.

15 minutes

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Fri 5 Oct 2018 02:15
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  • Thu 5 Jul 2007 15:45
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  • Thu 4 Jun 2015 14:15
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  • Fri 5 Jun 2015 02:15
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  • Thu 4 Oct 2018 14:15
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  • Fri 5 Oct 2018 02:15
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