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Beethovenfest

September 15, 2011

Go inside the 2011 Beethovenfest with DW. World-class performers offer their takes on Beethoven's masterpieces while the festival examines the special relationship between Liszt and the city of Bonn's most famous son.

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Go inside the 2011 Beethovenfest with DW. World-class performers offer their takes on Beethoven's masterpieces while the festival examines the special relationship between Liszt and the city of Bonn's most famous son.

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