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Ludwig van Beethoven, known throughout the world for the Hymn to Joy of his ninth symphony, is one of the greatest composers in musical history. Despite spending his early years in poverty and pain with a drunkard for a father, Beethoven received a solid musical education, particularly in Vienna with Haydn and Salieri.
Haydnsaal (Esterházy Palace)
National Symphony Orchestra
Monte Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra
Monte Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra
Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
Concours de Genève — International Music Compet...
Concours de Genève — International Music Compet...
New Generation Piano Recital at the Fondation L...
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
With the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra...
Martha Argerich Festival 2021
Martha Argerich Festival 2021