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Beethoven: 1808 Reconstructed (Animated Film)

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Vienna, 22 December 1808. Franz and Katarina are on their way to hear a concert that Ludwig van Beethoven is putting on at the Teater an der Wien. They are in for a night they will never forget. Discover the story behind one of the most famous concerts of all time in our animated film. You can join us for a reconstruction of this concert in March 2020, conducted by our Principal Conductor, Esa-Pekka Salonen: https://www.philharmonia.co.uk/concerts/2528/beethoven_1808_reconstructed

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