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Ludwig van & the pandemic

Even without live concerts, Beethoven’s music is a salve

19 December 2020

9:00 AM

19 December 2020

9:00 AM

The past year was marked by pandemic-induced losses. Apart from illness, death and economic devastation, we sustained a serious cultural blow with the cancellation of eagerly awaited Beethoven celebrations to mark the 250th anniversary of his birth. Expanded commemorative festivals, such as Music in the Hunter, with a line-up of chamber music concerts and top performers, disappeared from the calendar.

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