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Beethoven's Eroica

The Making of Music Series 1
Episode 25 of 30

The composer allegedly removed his dedication to Napoleon from the manuscript. James Naughtie on history shaping classical music.

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

25/30. Beethoven's Eroica

The original dedication to Napoleon was removed from the manuscript of Beethoven's Symphony No 3, allegedly by the composer's own hand, when Napoleon declared himself Emperor in 1804.

Read by Simon Russell Beale.

15 minutes

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Sat 6 Oct 2018 02:15
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  • Fri 6 Jul 2007 15:45
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  • Fri 5 Jun 2015 14:15
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  • Sat 6 Jun 2015 02:15
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  • Fri 5 Oct 2018 14:15
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