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DSO Celebrates Beethoven

February 6, 2013



The Detroit Symphony Orchestra puts the spotlight on the music of Ludwig von Beethoven this month. The DSO's Beethoven Festival starts Wednesday, featuring all nine of the German composer's symphonies and 32 piano sonatas. WDET's Pat Batcheller asked music director Leonard Slatkin why Beethoven is one of the most popular composers. Click on the audio link above to hear the conversation.

Learn more about the DSO's Beethoven Festival here.