Ludwig van Beethoven

Ludwig van Beethoven
Nationality: German
Born: 1770-1827
Education/Training:
taught by his father Johann van Beethoven and by composer and conductor Christian Gottlob Neefe; studied composition with Joseph Haydn, and occasional lessons with Antonio Salieri, in Vienna

Best Known For:
being on of the greatest composers in the Western musical tradition; he revolutionized every form of music that he composed; being a virtuoso pianist

Notable Compositions:
9 symphonies, 5 piano concertos, 1 violin concerto, 32 piano sonatas, 16 string quartets, his great Mass the Missa solemnis and an opera, Fidelio

Assignments:
patrons included Prince Lobkowitz and Prince Lichnowsky, as well as Archduke Rudolph, youngest son of Emperor Leopold II, and Count Andreas Razumovsky

Curious Facts:
hearing began to deteriorate in his 20s, and led to being almost completely deaf; after this, dedicated himself to composing rather than performing

Quotes:
"Stimulated by those moods which poets turn into words, I turn my ideas into tones which resound, roar, and rage until at last they stand before me in the form of notes." -Ludwig van Beethoven

REPERTOIRE: Meeresstille und glückliche Fahrt (Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage)

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Beethoven and Brahms Oct 14, 2007
Beethoven Festival Mar 1, 1987

REPERTOIRE: King Stephen Op. 117

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LA Phil: Beethoven Jul 31, 2007

REPERTOIRE: Bundeslied, Op. 122

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LA Phil: Beethoven Jul 31, 2007

REPERTOIRE: Symphony No. 9 in D minor Op. 125

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LA Phil: Beethoven Jul 31, 2007
LA Phil: Schoenberg & Beethoven Oct 6, 2000
LA Phil: Beethoven Symphony No. 9 Jul 11, 1995
A Shining Christmas Dec 17, 1983
A Shining Christmas Dec 18, 1983
LA Phil: Schoenberg & Beethoven Oct 7, 2000
LA Phil: Schoenberg & Beethoven Oct 8, 2000
LA Phil: Beethoven 9/Choral Fantasy Aug 18, 2011
LA Phil: Beethoven's 9th Jul 10, 2012
LA Phil: ¡Bienvenido Gustavo! Oct 3, 2009
LA Phil: Beethoven/Ligeti May 11, 2006
LA Phil: Beethoven/Ligeti May 12, 2006
LA Phil: Beethoven/Ligeti May 13, 2006
LA Phil: Beethoven 9th Oct 30, 1969
LA Phil: Beethoven 9th Oct 31, 1969
LA Phil: Beethoven 9 Sep 19, 1970
LA Phil: Beethoven 9th Jul 22, 1972
LA Phil: Beethoven 9 Jul 10, 1973
LA Phil: Beethoven 9th Sep 4, 1974
LA Phil: Beethoven 9 Sep 11, 1975
LA Phil: Beethoven 9th Jul 21, 1977
LA Phil: Beethoven 9th Apr 26, 1977
LA Phil: Beethoven 9th Oct 26, 1978
LA Phil: Beethoven 9th Oct 27, 1978
LA Phil: Beethoven 9th Oct 28, 1978
LA Phil: Beethoven 9th Oct 29, 1978
LA Phil: Beethoven 9th Symphony Aug 1, 1980
LA Phil: Beethoven 9th Symphony Aug 2, 1980
LA Phil: Beethoven Ninth Jul 30, 1982
LA Phil: Beethoven Ninth Jul 31, 1982
LA Phil: Beethoven 9 Apr 24, 1986
LA Phil: Beethoven 9 Apr 25, 1986
LA Phil: Beethoven 9 Apr 26, 1986
LA Phil: Beethoven 9 Apr 27, 1986
Rose Parade Float Jan 2, 1989
LA Phil: Beethoven's Ninth Sep 11, 2014
LA Phil: Immortal Beethoven: The Ninth Oct 4, 2015
LA Phil: Immortal Beethoven: The Ninth Oct 6, 2015
LA Phil: Immortal Beethoven: The Ninth Oct 7, 2015
LA Phil: Immortal Beethoven: The Ninth Oct 11, 2015
LA Phil: Immortal Beethoven: The Ninth Sep 29, 2015

REPERTOIRE: Symphony No. 8 in F major Op. 93

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LA Phil: Beethoven Symphonies Jul 11, 2006

REPERTOIRE: Missa Solemnis Op. 123

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Beethoven's Missa Solemnis Jan 21, 2017
Beethoven's Missa Solemnis Jan 21, 2017
Beethoven Missa Solemnis Mar 28, 2004
Beethoven: Missa Solemnis Oct 13, 1990
Beethoven: Missa Solemnis Apr 19, 1986
LAMC Presents: The New Swingle Singers Nov 10, 1984
Elijah Jan 30, 1983
LA Phil: Festival of Choral Masterworks Jul 7, 1979
Beethoven: Missa Solemnis Mar 12, 1977
Beethoven: Missa Solemnis Apr 16, 1972
Beethoven: Missa Solemnis May 20, 1972
LA Phil: Missa Solemnis Apr 13, 2012
LA Phil: Missa Solemnis Apr 14, 2012
LA Phil: Missa Solemnis Apr 15, 2012
LA Phil: Missa Solemnis Apr 23, 1970
LA Phil: Missa Solemnis Apr 24, 1970
LA Phil: Missa Solemnis Jan 9, 2015
LA Phil: Missa Solemnis Jan 10, 2015
LA Phil: Missa Solemnis Jan 11, 2015
Beethoven's Missa Solemnis Jan 21, 2017
Beethoven's Missa Solemnis Jan 22, 2017

REPERTOIRE: Egmont Overture Op. 84

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Beethoven Festival Mar 1, 1987

REPERTOIRE: Mass in C Major

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Beethoven Festival Mar 1, 1987

REPERTOIRE: Solemn Vespers of the Confessor

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Dec 16, 2025

REPERTOIRE: O Welche Lust

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Great Opera Choruses Apr 26, 1981

REPERTOIRE: Final Chorus from Christ on the Mount of Olives Op. 85

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Christmas Festival Dec 14, 1985

REPERTOIRE: Hallelujah (from Christ on the Mount of Olives)

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13th Annual High School Choir Festival Apr 12, 2002

REPERTOIRE: Cantata on the Death of Emperor Joseph II

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LA Phil: Beethoven Cantata Dec 3, 1970
LA Phil: Beethoven Dec 4, 1970
LA Phil: Beethoven Dec 6, 1970

REPERTOIRE: Fidelio

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LA Phil: Fidelio Apr 11, 1975
LA Phil: Fidelio Apr 13, 1975
LA Phil: Fidelio Apr 15, 1975

REPERTOIRE: Symphony No. 9

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LACO: beethoven 9 Apr 22, 2017
LACO: beethoven 9 Apr 23, 2017

REPERTOIRE: Symphony No. 9

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LACO: beethoven 9 Apr 22, 2017
LACO: beethoven 9 Apr 22, 2017

REPERTOIRE: Symphony no. 9

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Beethoven's Ninth with Dudamel Jul 13, 2017
Beethoven's Ninth with Dudamel Jul 18, 2017

REPERTOIRE: Symphony no. 9

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Beethoven's Ninth with Dudamel Jul 13, 2017
Beethoven's Ninth with Dudamel Jul 13, 2017

REPERTOIRE: Symphony No. 9

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Beethoven's Ninth with the New York Philharmonic Jul 31, 2017
Beethoven's Ninth with the New York Philharmonic Jul 31, 2017

REPERTOIRE: Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125

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Dudamel Conducts Beethoven 9 & Bernstein Apr 19, 2018
Dudamel Conducts Beethoven 9 & Bernstein Apr 22, 2018

REPERTOIRE: Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125

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Dudamel Conducts Beethoven 9 & Bernstein Apr 19, 2018
Dudamel Conducts Beethoven 9 & Bernstein Apr 21, 2018

REPERTOIRE: Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125

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Dudamel Conducts Beethoven 9 & Bernstein Apr 19, 2018
Dudamel Conducts Beethoven 9 & Bernstein Apr 20, 2018

REPERTOIRE: Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125

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Dudamel Conducts Beethoven 9 & Bernstein Apr 19, 2018
Dudamel Conducts Beethoven 9 & Bernstein Apr 19, 2018

REPERTOIRE: Choral Fantasy

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Carmina Burana Aug 28, 2018
Carmina Burana Aug 30, 2018

REPERTOIRE: Choral Fantasy

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Carmina Burana Aug 28, 2018
Carmina Burana Aug 28, 2018

REPERTOIRE: Mass in C major, Op. 86

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Masses by Haydn & Beethoven May 26, 2019

REPERTOIRE: I. Kyrie

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Masses by Haydn & Beethoven May 26, 2019

REPERTOIRE: II. Gloria

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Masses by Haydn & Beethoven May 26, 2019

REPERTOIRE: Mass in C major, Op. 86

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Masses by Haydn & Beethoven May 25, 2019

REPERTOIRE: I. Kyrie

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Masses by Haydn & Beethoven May 25, 2019

REPERTOIRE: Symphony No. 9

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Beethoven’s Ninth Aug 29, 2016

REPERTOIRE: Symphony No. 9

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Beethoven’s Ninth Aug 29, 2019

REPERTOIRE: I. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso

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Beethoven’s Ninth Aug 29, 2019

REPERTOIRE: II. Molto vivace

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Beethoven’s Ninth Aug 29, 2019

REPERTOIRE: III. Adagio molto e cantabile

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Beethoven’s Ninth Aug 29, 2019

REPERTOIRE: IV. Finale

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Beethoven’s Ninth Aug 29, 2019

REPERTOIRE: III. Credo

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Masses by Haydn & Beethoven May 26, 2019

REPERTOIRE: IV. Sanctus

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Masses by Haydn & Beethoven May 26, 2019

REPERTOIRE: V. Agnus Dei

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Masses by Haydn & Beethoven May 26, 2019

REPERTOIRE: II. Gloria

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Masses by Haydn & Beethoven May 25, 2019

REPERTOIRE: III. Credo

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Masses by Haydn & Beethoven May 25, 2019

REPERTOIRE: IV. Sanctus

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Masses by Haydn & Beethoven May 25, 2019

REPERTOIRE: V. Agnus Dei

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Masses by Haydn & Beethoven May 25, 2019

REPERTOIRE: I. Kyrie

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Beethoven's Missa Solemnis Jan 21, 2017
Beethoven's Missa Solemnis Jan 22, 2017

REPERTOIRE: II. Gloria

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Beethoven's Missa Solemnis Jan 21, 2017
Beethoven's Missa Solemnis Jan 22, 2017

REPERTOIRE: III. Credo

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Beethoven's Missa Solemnis Jan 21, 2017
Beethoven's Missa Solemnis Jan 22, 2017

REPERTOIRE: IV. Sanctus

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Beethoven's Missa Solemnis Jan 21, 2017
Beethoven's Missa Solemnis Jan 22, 2017

REPERTOIRE: V. Agnus Dei

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Beethoven's Missa Solemnis Jan 21, 2017
Beethoven's Missa Solemnis Jan 22, 2017

REPERTOIRE: I. Kyrie

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Beethoven's Missa Solemnis Jan 21, 2017
Beethoven's Missa Solemnis Jan 21, 2017

REPERTOIRE: II. Gloria

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Beethoven's Missa Solemnis Jan 21, 2017
Beethoven's Missa Solemnis Jan 21, 2017

REPERTOIRE: III. Credo

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Beethoven's Missa Solemnis Jan 21, 2017
Beethoven's Missa Solemnis Jan 21, 2017

REPERTOIRE: IV. Sanctus

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Beethoven's Missa Solemnis Jan 21, 2017
Beethoven's Missa Solemnis Jan 21, 2017

REPERTOIRE: V. Agnus Dei

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Beethoven's Missa Solemnis Jan 21, 2017
Beethoven's Missa Solemnis Jan 21, 2017

REPERTOIRE: Kyrie

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Beethoven Missa Solemnis Mar 28, 2004

REPERTOIRE: Gloria

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Beethoven Missa Solemnis Mar 28, 2004

REPERTOIRE: Credo

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Beethoven Missa Solemnis Mar 28, 2004

REPERTOIRE: Sanctus

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Beethoven Missa Solemnis Mar 28, 2004

REPERTOIRE: Agnus Dei

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Beethoven Missa Solemnis Mar 28, 2004

REPERTOIRE: Symphony No. 9

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Beethoven's Ninth Aug 27, 2019

REPERTOIRE: I. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso

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Beethoven's Ninth Aug 27, 2019

REPERTOIRE: II. Molto vivace

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Beethoven's Ninth Aug 27, 2019

REPERTOIRE: III. Adagio molto e cantabile

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Beethoven's Ninth Aug 27, 2019

REPERTOIRE: IV. Finale

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Beethoven's Ninth Aug 27, 2019

REPERTOIRE: Leonore Overture No. 3

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LA Phil: Beethoven and Ravel Jul 26, 2016

REPERTOIRE: Mother Goose Suite

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LA Phil: Beethoven and Ravel Jul 26, 2016

REPERTOIRE: Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor”

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LA Phil: Adams and Beethoven Oct 12, 2014

REPERTOIRE: Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor”

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LA Phil: Adams and Beethoven Oct 10, 2014

REPERTOIRE: Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor”

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LA Phil: Adams and Beethoven Oct 11, 2014

REPERTOIRE: Choral Fantasy

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LA Phil: Adams and Beethoven Oct 12, 2014

REPERTOIRE: Choral Fantasy

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LA Phil: Adams and Beethoven Oct 10, 2014

REPERTOIRE: Choral Fantasy

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LA Phil: Adams and Beethoven Oct 11, 2014

REPERTOIRE: Choral Fantasy

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LA Phil: Adams and Beethoven Oct 9, 2014

REPERTOIRE: Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor”

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LA Phil: Adams and Beethoven Oct 9, 2014

REPERTOIRE: Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor”

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LA Phil: Daphnis et Chloé Mar 29, 2014

REPERTOIRE: Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor”

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LA Phil: Daphnis et Chloé Mar 28, 2014

REPERTOIRE: Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor”

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LA Phil: Daphnis et Chloé Mar 30, 2014

REPERTOIRE: The Ruins of Athens Overture

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LA Phil: The Last Days of Socrates Oct 13, 2013

REPERTOIRE: The Ruins of Athens Overture

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LA Phil: The Last Days of Socrates Oct 10, 2013

REPERTOIRE: The Ruins of Athens Overture

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LA Phil: The Last Days of Socrates Oct 11, 2013

REPERTOIRE: The Ruins of Athens Overture

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LA Phil: The Last Days of Socrates Oct 12, 2013

REPERTOIRE: Piano Concerto No. 4

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LA Phil: The Last Days of Socrates Oct 10, 2013

REPERTOIRE: Piano Concerto No. 4

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LA Phil: The Last Days of Socrates Oct 11, 2013

REPERTOIRE: Piano Concerto No. 2

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LA Phil: The Last Days of Socrates Oct 13, 2013

REPERTOIRE: Piano Concerto No. 2

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LA Phil: The Last Days of Socrates Oct 12, 2013

REPERTOIRE: Symphony No. 8

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LA Phil: Beethoven and Falla Nov 10, 2012

REPERTOIRE: Symphony No. 8

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LA Phil: Beethoven and Falla Nov 9, 2012

REPERTOIRE: Symphony No. 8

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LA Phil: Beethoven and Falla Nov 8, 2012

REPERTOIRE: Piano Concerto No. 2

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LA Phil: Sirens Nov 25, 2011

REPERTOIRE: Piano Concerto No. 2

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LA Phil: Sirens Nov 26, 2011

REPERTOIRE: Piano Concerto No. 2

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LA Phil: Sirens Nov 27, 2011

REPERTOIRE: Leonore Overture No. 2

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LA Phil: Sirens Nov 25, 2011

REPERTOIRE: Leonore Overture No. 2

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LA Phil: Sirens Nov 26, 2011

REPERTOIRE: Leonore Overture No. 2

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LA Phil: Sirens Nov 27, 2011

REPERTOIRE: Choral Fantasy

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LA Phil: Beethoven 9/Choral Fantasy Aug 18, 2011

REPERTOIRE: Symphony No. 5

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LA Phil: Ligeti Apr 9, 2009

REPERTOIRE: Symphony No. 5

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LA Phil: Ligeti Apr 10, 2009

REPERTOIRE: Symphony No. 5

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LA Phil: Ligeti Apr 11, 2009

REPERTOIRE: Symphony No. 9

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LA Phil: Beethoven Symphonies Jul 11, 2006

REPERTOIRE: Symphony No. 8

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LA Phil: Beethoven/Ligeti May 12, 2006

REPERTOIRE: Symphony No. 9

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LA Phil: Shostakovich & Beethoven Aug 8, 2002

REPERTOIRE: Symphony No. 9

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LA Phil: Beethoven Symphony No. 9 Dec 17, 1992

REPERTOIRE: Symphony No. 9

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LA Phil: Beethoven Symphony No. 9 Dec 18, 1992

REPERTOIRE: Symphony No. 9

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LA Phil: Beethoven Symphony No. 9 Dec 19, 1992

REPERTOIRE: Symphony No. 9

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LA Phil: Beethoven Symphony No. 9 Dec 20, 1992

REPERTOIRE: Choral Fantasia Opus 80

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Beethoven Festival Mar 1, 1987

REPERTOIRE: Missa Solemnis

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Beethoven: Missa Solemnis Oct 25, 1997

REPERTOIRE: Choral Fantasia Opus 80

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A Choral Cornucopia Oct 17, 1982

REPERTOIRE: Choral Fantasia Opus 80

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A Choral Cornucopia Oct 16, 1982

REPERTOIRE: I. Kyrie

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LA Phil: Missa Solemnis Jan 11, 2015

REPERTOIRE: II. Gloria

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LA Phil: Missa Solemnis Jan 11, 2015

REPERTOIRE: III. Credo

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LA Phil: Missa Solemnis Jan 11, 2015

REPERTOIRE: IV. Sanctus

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LA Phil: Missa Solemnis Jan 11, 2015

REPERTOIRE: V. Agnus Dei

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LA Phil: Missa Solemnis Jan 11, 2015

REPERTOIRE: I. Kyrie

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LA Phil: Missa Solemnis Jan 10, 2015

REPERTOIRE: II. Gloria

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LA Phil: Missa Solemnis Jan 10, 2015

REPERTOIRE: III. Credo

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LA Phil: Missa Solemnis Jan 10, 2015

REPERTOIRE: IV. Sanctus

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LA Phil: Missa Solemnis Jan 10, 2015

REPERTOIRE: V. Agnus Dei

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LA Phil: Missa Solemnis Jan 10, 2015

REPERTOIRE: I. Kyrie

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LA Phil: Missa Solemnis Jan 9, 2015

REPERTOIRE: II. Gloria

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LA Phil: Missa Solemnis Jan 9, 2015

REPERTOIRE: III. Credo

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LA Phil: Missa Solemnis Jan 9, 2015

REPERTOIRE: IV. Sanctus

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LA Phil: Missa Solemnis Jan 9, 2015

REPERTOIRE: V. Agnus Dei

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LA Phil: Missa Solemnis Jan 9, 2015

REPERTOIRE: I. Kyrie

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LA Phil: Missa Solemnis Apr 15, 2012

REPERTOIRE: II. Gloria

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LA Phil: Missa Solemnis Apr 15, 2012

REPERTOIRE: III. Credo

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LA Phil: Missa Solemnis Apr 15, 2012

REPERTOIRE: IV. Sanctus

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LA Phil: Missa Solemnis Apr 15, 2012

REPERTOIRE: V. Agnus Dei

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LA Phil: Missa Solemnis Apr 15, 2012

REPERTOIRE: I. Kyrie

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LA Phil: Missa Solemnis Apr 14, 2012

REPERTOIRE: II. Gloria

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LA Phil: Missa Solemnis Apr 14, 2012

REPERTOIRE: III. Credo

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LA Phil: Missa Solemnis Apr 14, 2012

REPERTOIRE: IV. Sanctus

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LA Phil: Missa Solemnis Apr 14, 2012

REPERTOIRE: V. Agnus Dei

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LA Phil: Missa Solemnis Apr 14, 2012

REPERTOIRE: I. Kyrie

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LA Phil: Missa Solemnis Apr 13, 2012

REPERTOIRE: II. Gloria

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LA Phil: Missa Solemnis Apr 13, 2012

REPERTOIRE: III. Credo

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LA Phil: Missa Solemnis Apr 13, 2012

REPERTOIRE: IV. Sanctus

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LA Phil: Missa Solemnis Apr 13, 2012

REPERTOIRE: V. Agnus Dei

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LA Phil: Missa Solemnis Apr 13, 2012
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