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Beethoven's Silent Symphony

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29:35 | May 4th, 2020

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May 7, 1824. One of the great musical icons in history, Ludwig Van Beethoven, steps onto stage at the Kärntnertor Theater in Vienna. The audience is electric, buzzing with anticipation for a brand new...Show More



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basicallydan recommended:Jun 29th, 2020

Absolutely beautiful and heartwarming story. So so well produced. Well done everyone involved. I learned a lot and was genuinely moved!

I thought this episode was:

🌅 A beautiful story
😊 Delightful
💔 Heart-breaking
🎶 Musically superb
🤔 Thought-provoking
👍 Well-produced
📝 Well-written
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hsfargis recommended:May 5th, 2020

This episode highlights what a massive accomplishment Beethoven’s 9th Symphony, Ode to Joy” truly was.

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mmJun 14th, 2020

@hsfargis Thanks for recommending this episode. Loved it.

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mm recommended:Jun 14th, 2020

This episode will give you a newfound appreciation for Beethoven and profound sadness for him. Even though he seemed to have had a foul temper, his dedication to his art is unparalleled. This is what artistic genius looks like.

I thought this episode was:

😢 Moving
💔 Heart-breaking
🎶 Musically superb
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mmJun 14th, 2020

@carl-philipperousse You might enjoy this episode about Beethoven!

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flajee recommended:Jun 15th, 2020

I thought this episode was:

🌅 A beautiful story
💪 Inspirational
🕵️‍ Well-researched
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phocks recommended:Jun 21st, 2020

It was like going back in time!

I thought this episode was:

😲 Fascinating
💔 Heart-breaking
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