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From the Archives with Frank Byrne

From the Archives - Beethoven's 'Emperor' Concerto

By Frank Byrne,
Brooke Knoll
Published August 10, 2023 at 3:55 PM CDT
Scientists say they have sequenced the genome of composer Ludwig van Beethoven.
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Scientists say they have sequenced the genome of composer Ludwig van Beethoven.

Beethoven’s final piano concerto was the only one he never performed. His deafness robbed him of that experience, but what he imagined in his mind is truly glorious. Hear a fascinating, intensely personal interpretation by Glenn Gould that gives new perspective to this very familiar masterpiece.

Compositions and Recordings

Piano Concerto No. 5
by Ludwig van Beethoven
Leopold Stokowski and the American Symphony Orchestra; Glenn Gould - piano

Piano Concerto No. 5: Mvt. III
by Ludwig van Beethoven
Karl Bohm and the Vienna Philharmonic; Maurizio Pollini - piano

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Frank Byrne
Frank Byrne is the host of From the Archives on 91.9 Classical KC.
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Brooke Knoll
Brooke Knoll is the digital audience specialist and afternoon host for Classical KC. You can reach her at brooke@classicalkc.org.
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