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Mozart

The Reign of Love

by Jan Swafford ...

Narrated by Tim Campbell ...

Unabridged

30 hours 22 min

From the acclaimed composer and biographer Jan Swafford comes the definitive biography of one of the most lauded musical geniuses in history, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.At the earliest ages it was apparent that Wolfgang Mozart’s singular imagination was at work in every direction. He hated to be bored and hated to be idle, and through his life he responded to these threats with a repertoire of ... Read more

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From the acclaimed composer and biographer Jan Swafford comes the definitive biography of one of the most lauded musical geniuses in history, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.At the earliest ages it was apparent that Wolfgang Mozart’s singular imagination was at work in every direction. He hated to be bored and hated to be idle, and through his life he responded to these threats with a repertoire of
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Conversations

by Steve Reich ...

Narrated by Stephen Graybill, Johnny Heller, Derek Perkins, James Lurie, Jason Culp, Joel Froomkin, Cindy Kay, Billie Fulford-Brown, Natasha Soudek ...

Unabridged

8 hours 54 min

A surprising, enlightening series of conversations that shed new light on the music and career of “our greatest living composer” (New York Times**)**Steve Reich is a living legend in the world of contemporary classical music. As a leader of the minimalist movement in the 1960s, his works have become central to the musical landscape worldwide, influencing generations of younger musicians, ... Read more

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A surprising, enlightening series of conversations that shed new light on the music and career of “our greatest living composer” (New York Times**)**Steve Reich is a living legend in the world of contemporary classical music. As a leader of the minimalist movement in the 1960s, his works have become central to the musical landscape worldwide, influencing generations of younger musicians,
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Der große Karneval der Tiere

by Timo Klein, Camille Saint-Saëns ...

Narrated by Frederic Böhle, Solistenensemble D´Accord ...

Unabridged

54 min

Der Karneval der Tiere, wie er noch nie zu hören war: der Schwan (das berühmte Cellosolo), der Elefant (das Paradestück aller Kontrabassisten), Löwengebrüll, Kängurus und das Aquarium sind natürlich dabei. Aber Camille Saint-Saëns' berühmter Zoo hat Verstärkung bekommen! Auf dem Karneval tummeln sich nun auch Dornteufel, Panda und Kamel – und der Wolf Wolfgang, der sich auf den Karneval der Tiere ... Read more

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Der Karneval der Tiere, wie er noch nie zu hören war: der Schwan (das berühmte Cellosolo), der Elefant (das Paradestück aller Kontrabassisten), Löwengebrüll, Kängurus und das Aquarium sind natürlich dabei. Aber Camille Saint-Saëns' berühmter Zoo hat Verstärkung bekommen! Auf dem Karneval tummeln sich nun auch Dornteufel, Panda und Kamel – und der Wolf Wolfgang, der sich auf den Karneval der Tiere
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Celestial Bodies

How to Look at Ballet

by Laura Jacobs ...

Narrated by Tiffany Morgan ...

Unabridged

6 hours 32 min

A distinguished dance critic offers an enchanting introduction to the art of balletAs much as we may enjoy Swan Lake or The Nutcracker, for many of us ballet is a foreign language. It communicates through movement, not words, and its history lies almost entirely abroad -- in Russia, Italy, and France. In Celestial Bodies, dance critic Laura Jacobs makes the foreign familiar, providing a lively, ... Read more

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A distinguished dance critic offers an enchanting introduction to the art of balletAs much as we may enjoy Swan Lake or The Nutcracker, for many of us ballet is a foreign language. It communicates through movement, not words, and its history lies almost entirely abroad -- in Russia, Italy, and France. In Celestial Bodies, dance critic Laura Jacobs makes the foreign familiar, providing a lively,
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Everything You Need to Know About Classical Music

by Emily Sorrel ...

Narrated by Emily Sorrel ...

Unabridged

4 hours 12 min

Whether you're a seasoned listener or just starting to explore the world of classical music, this comprehensive guide offers everything you need to deepen your appreciation of this timeless genre. From the history of its origins to the innovations shaping its future, Everything You Need to Know About Classical Music takes you on a journey through the evolution of sound, the lives of legendary ... Read more

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Whether you're a seasoned listener or just starting to explore the world of classical music, this comprehensive guide offers everything you need to deepen your appreciation of this timeless genre. From the history of its origins to the innovations shaping its future, Everything You Need to Know About Classical Music takes you on a journey through the evolution of sound, the lives of legendary
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The Classical Music Book

by DK ...

Narrated by Peter Forbes ...

Unabridged

15 hours 58 min

From Mozart to Mendelssohn, this comprehensive guide to classical music history and classical music biography is the perfect latest addition to the bestselling Big Ideas series.Easy to understand and clear to follow, this history of classical music explores and explains music theory and the impact of seminal pieces, while also providing fascinating stories about the lives of crucial composers and ... Read more

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From Mozart to Mendelssohn, this comprehensive guide to classical music history and classical music biography is the perfect latest addition to the bestselling Big Ideas series.Easy to understand and clear to follow, this history of classical music explores and explains music theory and the impact of seminal pieces, while also providing fascinating stories about the lives of crucial composers and
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Sindets ekko

Pjotr Tjajkovskij i lys og skygge

by Karl Aage Rasmussen ...

Narrated by Henrik Hartvig Jørgensen ...

Unabridged

6 hours 21 min

Informativ og underholdende bog om den store russiske komponist, om hans komplicerede, omtumlede liv, om musikken. ... Read more

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Informativ og underholdende bog om den store russiske komponist, om hans komplicerede, omtumlede liv, om musikken.
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Piano by Heart

Memorize and Perform Your Music in Less Time with Fewer Tears

by Bernard Patten ...

Narrated by Gregory Diehl ...

Unabridged

8 hours 13 min

Unlock the secrets of effortless piano memorization. Whether a beginner, an amateur pianist, or someone returning to the keyboard after years away, this book will change the way you approach playing, practicing, and performing.Drawing on decades of experience as a neurologist, memory expert, and passionate pianist, Dr. Bernard Patten merges the science of memory with the art of piano playing. He ... Read more

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Unlock the secrets of effortless piano memorization. Whether a beginner, an amateur pianist, or someone returning to the keyboard after years away, this book will change the way you approach playing, practicing, and performing.Drawing on decades of experience as a neurologist, memory expert, and passionate pianist, Dr. Bernard Patten merges the science of memory with the art of piano playing. He
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Junge, Beethoven!

Hörspiel von Arnd Pohlmann nach dem Buch "Auch ich bin ein König" von Margret Steenfatt mit Rainer Strecker und dem Musikwerk Kinderchor. Version Samstag.

by Musikwerk Kinderchor, Ludwig van Beethoven ...

Narrated by Rainer Strecker ...

Unabridged

54 min

Margret Steenfatts Buch "Auch ich bin ein König" basiert auf Tagebucheintragungen eines Bäckers, in dessen Haus die Familie Beethoven eine Zeit lang lebte. Durch dessen Schilderungen bekommen wir einen lebendigen Einblick in den Alltag eines kleinen Jungen, der musikalisch hochbegabt, aber andererseits eben auch ein einfacher Lausbub war. Mit dem Einverständnis der Autorin verfasste Arnd Pohlmann ... Read more

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Margret Steenfatts Buch "Auch ich bin ein König" basiert auf Tagebucheintragungen eines Bäckers, in dessen Haus die Familie Beethoven eine Zeit lang lebte. Durch dessen Schilderungen bekommen wir einen lebendigen Einblick in den Alltag eines kleinen Jungen, der musikalisch hochbegabt, aber andererseits eben auch ein einfacher Lausbub war. Mit dem Einverständnis der Autorin verfasste Arnd Pohlmann
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Johann Sebastian Bach

The Learned Musician

by Christoph Wolff ...

Narrated by John Pruden ...

Unabridged

21 hours 29 min

Finalist for the 2001 Pulitzer Prize in Biography, this landmark book was revised in 2013 to include new knowledge discovered after its initial publication.Although we have heard the music of J. S. Bach in countless performances and recordings, the composer himself still comes across only as an enigmatic figure in a single familiar portrait. As we mark the 250th anniversary of Bach's death, author ... Read more

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Finalist for the 2001 Pulitzer Prize in Biography, this landmark book was revised in 2013 to include new knowledge discovered after its initial publication.Although we have heard the music of J. S. Bach in countless performances and recordings, the composer himself still comes across only as an enigmatic figure in a single familiar portrait. As we mark the 250th anniversary of Bach's death, author
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나의 첫 차이코프스키 앨범

by Naxos ...

Narrated by 구자형 ...

Series Audiobook 4 - 나의 첫 클래식 앨범들
Unabridged

1 hour 19 min

차이코프스키를 만나보세요! 표트르 일리이치 차이코프스키는 겨우 다섯 살 때 피아노를 배우기 시작했어요 - 러시아의 작은 고향 마을에서요. 그의 가족을 포함한 대부분의 가족들에게 피아노가 있긴 했지만 그처럼 피아노를 잘 칠 수 있는 작은 소년은 별로 없었죠. 그리고 그는 작곡도 시작했거든요. 새로운 곡, 특히 훌륭한 멜로디에 대한 아이디어가 그에게서는 샘솟듯 쏟아져나왔어요. 대형 오케스트라나 바이올린 둘, 비올라 하나, 첼로 하나의 현악 사중주같이 작은 그룹을 위한 음악은 물론, 발레 음악도 작곡했지요. 표트르는 감수성이 예민했어요. 청중들이 즉각 자기 음악을 좋아하지 않으면 기분이 상해 했답니다. 새로운 걸 받아들이는 데는 때로 시간이 필요한 법인데도요. 특히 나데즈다 폰 메크라는 부유한 여인이 그의 특별한 ... Read more

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차이코프스키를 만나보세요! 표트르 일리이치 차이코프스키는 겨우 다섯 살 때 피아노를 배우기 시작했어요 - 러시아의 작은 고향 마을에서요. 그의 가족을 포함한 대부분의 가족들에게 피아노가 있긴 했지만 그처럼 피아노를 잘 칠 수 있는 작은 소년은 별로 없었죠. 그리고 그는 작곡도 시작했거든요. 새로운 곡, 특히 훌륭한 멜로디에 대한 아이디어가 그에게서는 샘솟듯 쏟아져나왔어요. 대형 오케스트라나 바이올린 둘, 비올라 하나, 첼로 하나의 현악 사중주같이 작은 그룹을 위한 음악은 물론, 발레 음악도 작곡했지요. 표트르는 감수성이 예민했어요. 청중들이 즉각 자기 음악을 좋아하지 않으면 기분이 상해 했답니다. 새로운 걸 받아들이는 데는 때로 시간이 필요한 법인데도요. 특히 나데즈다 폰 메크라는 부유한 여인이 그의 특별한
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Classical Music 101

A Complete Guide to Learning and Loving Classical Music

by Fred Plotkin ...

Narrated by Fred Plotkin ...

Unabridged

19 hours 27 min

The author who has taught tens of thousands of people to love opera now introduces readers to the rich and soul-stirring world of classical music.From the author of the bestselling Opera 101 comes a comprehensive and highly accessible guide to discovering the glories of classical music, based on the fundamental principle of developing the skills to truly listen. In clear and entertaining prose, ... Read more

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The author who has taught tens of thousands of people to love opera now introduces readers to the rich and soul-stirring world of classical music.From the author of the bestselling Opera 101 comes a comprehensive and highly accessible guide to discovering the glories of classical music, based on the fundamental principle of developing the skills to truly listen. In clear and entertaining prose,
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A Night at the Fitz

by Garrison Keillor ...

Narrated by Philip Brunelle, St. Paul Chamber Orchestra ...

Unabridged

1 hour 16 min

In a wonderful evening of storytelling, laughter, and plenty of music, Garrison Keillor is joined by The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, led by Philip Brunelle and accompanied by Richard Dworsky.“Philip and I have performed together with a long list of great orchestras, among them the New York Philharmonic, Boston Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Minnesota Orchestra, and the San Francisco ... Read more

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In a wonderful evening of storytelling, laughter, and plenty of music, Garrison Keillor is joined by The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, led by Philip Brunelle and accompanied by Richard Dworsky.“Philip and I have performed together with a long list of great orchestras, among them the New York Philharmonic, Boston Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Minnesota Orchestra, and the San Francisco
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Johann Sebastian Bach - Music Album & Biography

The Violin Concerto in A minor, BWV 1041

by Herbert Francis Peyser ...

Narrated by David Wales ...

Unabridged

1 hour 54 min

Johann Sebastian Bach - Music & BiographyTrack ListViolin Concerto in A minor, BWV 1041 - Complete PerformanceThe Alsace Baroque OrchestraJ.S Bach - Concerto En La Mineur - I. AllegroEuropean ArchiveJ.S Bach - Concerto En La Mineur - II. AndanteEuropean ArchiveJ.S Bach - Concerto En La Mineur - III. Allegro assai<... ... Read more

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Johann Sebastian Bach - Music & BiographyTrack ListViolin Concerto in A minor, BWV 1041 - Complete PerformanceThe Alsace Baroque OrchestraJ.S Bach - Concerto En La Mineur - I. AllegroEuropean ArchiveJ.S Bach - Concerto En La Mineur - II. AndanteEuropean ArchiveJ.S Bach - Concerto En La Mineur - III. Allegro assai<...
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Piano Devotion and Meditation

by Smith Show Media Group ...

Narrated by Smith Show Media Group ...

Unabridged

1 hour 51 min

Smith Show Media presents Piano Devotion and Meditation, a collection of piano music. ... Read more

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Smith Show Media presents Piano Devotion and Meditation, a collection of piano music.
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Mozart No. 40 and Thunderstorms

by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart ...

Narrated by various ...

Unabridged

23 min

Relax with Symphony No. 40 in G minor with Thunderstorms in the background.One track - Molto allegro, Andante, Menuetto. Allegretto – Trio, Finale. Allegro assai ... Read more

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Relax with Symphony No. 40 in G minor with Thunderstorms in the background.One track - Molto allegro, Andante, Menuetto. Allegretto – Trio, Finale. Allegro assai
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George Frideric Handel - Thunderstorms, Music, and Biography

by Various ...

Narrated by Various ...

Unabridged

2 hours 15 min

Are you ready to embark on a musical journey that transcends time and weaves through the dramatic tapestry of nature's fury? Introducing the digital audiobook "George Frideric Handel - Thunderstorms, Music, and Biography" — a unique and immersive experience that combines the sublime beauty of Handel's compositions with the powerful ambiance of thunderstorms.What Awaits You in This Audiobook ... Read more

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Are you ready to embark on a musical journey that transcends time and weaves through the dramatic tapestry of nature's fury? Introducing the digital audiobook "George Frideric Handel - Thunderstorms, Music, and Biography" — a unique and immersive experience that combines the sublime beauty of Handel's compositions with the powerful ambiance of thunderstorms.What Awaits You in This Audiobook
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History of Western Music: From Ancient Chants to Modern Sounds in 10 Essential Listening Chapters

by Clara Hollen ...

Narrated by Clara Hollen ...

Unabridged

2 hours 14 min

Trace centuries of music history to hear how ancient ritual chants evolved into today's cinematic film scores. Perfect for an inspiring morning commute or a deep-focus study session, this immersive auditory journey explores the cultural shifts that shaped our global soundscape. Experience the thrilling evolution of classical symphonies, jazz rhythms, and digital textures without getting bogged ... Read more

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Trace centuries of music history to hear how ancient ritual chants evolved into today's cinematic film scores. Perfect for an inspiring morning commute or a deep-focus study session, this immersive auditory journey explores the cultural shifts that shaped our global soundscape. Experience the thrilling evolution of classical symphonies, jazz rhythms, and digital textures without getting bogged
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Wagnerism

Art and Politics in the Shadow of Music

by Alex Ross ...

Narrated by Alex Ross ...

Unabridged

28 hours 25 min

This program is read by the author, and includes excerpts from Richard Wagner's musical compositions throughout.A New York Times Notable Books of 2020Alex Ross, renowned New Yorker music critic and author of the international bestseller and Pulitzer Prize finalist The Rest Is Noise, reveals how Richard Wagner became the proving ground for modern art and politics—an aesthetic war zone where the ... Read more

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This program is read by the author, and includes excerpts from Richard Wagner's musical compositions throughout.A New York Times Notable Books of 2020Alex Ross, renowned New Yorker music critic and author of the international bestseller and Pulitzer Prize finalist The Rest Is Noise, reveals how Richard Wagner became the proving ground for modern art and politics—an aesthetic war zone where the
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Fast Classical Music

by Ludwig van Beethoven, Various ...

Narrated by Various ...

Abridged

1 hour 31 min

Fast Classical Music: Energize Your DayAre you ready to elevate your energy levels? Look no further! Introducing the ultimate classical music collection for your active lifestyle. Whether you’re running, working out, or just need a boost, these electrifying compositions will keep you moving:Waltz in D flat major ‘Minute’, Op. 64 No. 1 – Feel the rhythm as Chopin’s waltz sweeps you off your feet. ... Read more

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Fast Classical Music: Energize Your DayAre you ready to elevate your energy levels? Look no further! Introducing the ultimate classical music collection for your active lifestyle. Whether you’re running, working out, or just need a boost, these electrifying compositions will keep you moving:Waltz in D flat major ‘Minute’, Op. 64 No. 1 – Feel the rhythm as Chopin’s waltz sweeps you off your feet.
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Beethoven

The Relentless Revolutionary

by John Clubbe ...

Narrated by David Colacci ...

Unabridged

19 hours 13 min

A fascinating and in-depth exploration of how the Enlightenment, the French Revolution, and Napoleon shaped Beethoven's political ideals and inspired his groundbreaking compositions.Beethoven imbibed Enlightenment and revolutionary ideas in his hometown of Bonn, where they were fervently discussed in cafés and at the university. Moving to Vienna at the age of twenty-one to study with Haydn, he ... Read more

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A fascinating and in-depth exploration of how the Enlightenment, the French Revolution, and Napoleon shaped Beethoven's political ideals and inspired his groundbreaking compositions.Beethoven imbibed Enlightenment and revolutionary ideas in his hometown of Bonn, where they were fervently discussed in cafés and at the university. Moving to Vienna at the age of twenty-one to study with Haydn, he
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Inventive Classical Music

by PBS NewsHour ...

Narrated by PBS NewsHour ...

Unabridged

7 min

For the past several years, classical music composers have gathered to share their more eclectic scores at the "Bang on a Can" festival in North Adams, Mass. Jeffrey Brown explores the origins of the event. ... Read more

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For the past several years, classical music composers have gathered to share their more eclectic scores at the "Bang on a Can" festival in North Adams, Mass. Jeffrey Brown explores the origins of the event.
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Dear Miss Silvers

Originaltonaufnahmen 1931-1951

by Arnold Schönberg, Eike Feß, Therese Muxeneder ...

Narrated by Arnold Schönberg ...

Unabridged

2 hours 35 min

"Ich mache diesem Unterhaltungsdelirium gegenüber das Recht einer Minderheit geltend: Man muss auch die notwendigen Dinge verbreiten können, nicht bloß die überflüssigen... Neue Musik ist niemals von allem Anfang an schön." Aus diesen harschen Worten Arnold Schönbergs gegen die aufkommenden Massenmedien spricht gleichermaßen die Gewissheit des Visionärs wie die Selbstverteidigung des durch ... Read more

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"Ich mache diesem Unterhaltungsdelirium gegenüber das Recht einer Minderheit geltend: Man muss auch die notwendigen Dinge verbreiten können, nicht bloß die überflüssigen... Neue Musik ist niemals von allem Anfang an schön." Aus diesen harschen Worten Arnold Schönbergs gegen die aufkommenden Massenmedien spricht gleichermaßen die Gewissheit des Visionärs wie die Selbstverteidigung des durch
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The Ninth

Beethoven and the World in 1824

by Harvey Sachs ...

Narrated by Patrick Egan ...

Unabridged

9 hours 26 min

“All men become brothers . . .Be embraced, ye millions!”The Ninth Symphony, a symbol of freedom and joy, was Beethoven’s mightiest attempt to help humanity find its way from darkness to light, from chaos to peace. Yet the work was born in a repressive era, with terrified Bourbons, Hapsburgs, and Romanovs using every means at their disposal to squelch populist rumblings in the wake of the French ... Read more

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“All men become brothers . . .Be embraced, ye millions!”The Ninth Symphony, a symbol of freedom and joy, was Beethoven’s mightiest attempt to help humanity find its way from darkness to light, from chaos to peace. Yet the work was born in a repressive era, with terrified Bourbons, Hapsburgs, and Romanovs using every means at their disposal to squelch populist rumblings in the wake of the French
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