The great man theory of history is back in vogue: the idea that it is individuals not wider forces that shape the world, both by their own actions and the way they influence others. In music, Beethoven has long been a member of the club. Here's why (it starts very quietly).
Conducted by Paavo Järvi with the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen
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