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Beethoven and the Symphony

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During the coming weeks all Beethoven's symphonies are to be played by an orchestra of the size the composer knew ;
By way of introduction ROBERT SIMPSON discusses the nature and quality of Beethoven's symphonic achievement
(Talk by Denis Matthews : 10 Jan. Symphonies 1, 4, 7: 11 Jan)

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Robert Simpson
Talk By:
Denis Matthews
Source: Radio Times

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