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Composer of the Week - Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) - Declining Years - BBC Sounds

Composer of the Week - Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) - Declining Years - BBC Sounds

Composer of the Week

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

Declining Years

Released On: 30 May 2025

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Donald Macleod explores Beethoven’s final years with Karl.

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