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The Compass: Soul Music: Beethoven's Violin Concerto in D major

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Beethoven's Violin Concerto in D major

31/12/2015 GMT

Soul Music: Beethoven's Violin Concerto in D major

BBC World Service - The Compass, Soul Music: Beethoven's Violin Concerto in D major

Beethoven's Violin Concerto and how it has touched and shaped people's lives.

This programme explores ways in which the Beethoven Violin Concerto has touched and shaped people's lives.

Beethoven's Violin Concerto in D major Opus 61 was written in 1806, but was not a success at its premiere. Two-hundred years on and this Concerto is regarded as one of the greatest pieces ever written for the violin. This programme explores ways in which the Beethoven Violin Concerto has touched and shaped people's lives. 

Writer Kelly Cherry describes her father loving this piece and still remembering it even when he had Alzheimers. Violinist Robert Gupta talks about this piece being the music which cemented his friendship with Nathaniel Ayers - a moment which changed Robert's life. Joe Quigley remembers hearing the Concerto at a crucial point in his life whilst living in a monastery. 

Devorina Gamalova recalls being entranced by this music as a child. And violinist Christian Tetzlaff talks about what it's like to play the Beethoven Violin Concerto.

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