Beethoven's Life, Liberty And Pursuit Of Enlightenment : Deceptive Cadence : NPR
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Growing up in a progressive city, Ludwig van Beethoven embraced the ideals of the Enlightenment, the philosophical movement that shook Europe and helped shape the composer's music.
Growing up in a progressive city, Ludwig van Beethoven embraced the ideals of the Enlightenment, the philosophical movement that shook Europe and helped shape the composer's music.
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Scientists search through Beethoven's DNA to understand composer's many ailments : Shots - Health News : NPR
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Beethoven's Life, Liberty And Pursuit Of Enlightenment : Deceptive Cadence : NPR
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Classical Fans Tell Stories Of 'First Loves' : Deceptive Cadence : NPR
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Ask Us Anything About Beethoven : Deceptive Cadence : NPR
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2006 Bard Music Festival: Liszt and His World by Fisher Center at Bard - Issuu
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Beethoven 250 : NPR
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Music 345: Race, Identity, and Representation in American Music, Student Blogs and Library Exhibit Companion
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Beethoven 250 : NPR
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Ask Us Anything About Beethoven : Deceptive Cadence : NPR
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Beethoven 250 : NPR
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