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Donald Macleod focuses on the year 1809, when Napoleon invaded Vienna. He introduces two works dedicated to one of Beethoven's most important patrons, Archduke Rudolph. Show more
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Donald Macleod explores music and events in Beethoven's life from 1814, including the opera Fidelio, one of the most moving of all musical dramas. Show more
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Donald Macleod focuses on the year 1803, when Beethoven came to terms with his increasing deafness and some of the 'heroic style' music that was being written. Show more
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Donald Macleod focuses on key music and events in Beethoven's life from 1812, the year he wrote his infamous love letter to the mysterious 'Immortal Beloved'. Show more
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Donald Macleod explores key music and events in Beethoven's life from 1822, when the composer was becoming ever more reclusive and behaving ever more strangely. Show more
