Beethoven's Symphony No. 9

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Beethoven's Symphony No. 9

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Dec 1, 2020

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Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 was revolutionary, but if all you know is the "Ode to Joy" you are missing out! From it's opening notes to the final crescendo, join Bill Bukowski and John Banther for a musical deep dive into Beethoven's final symphony.Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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