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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