Beethoven in Beijing Preview
Experience the international impact of the Philadelphia Orchestra’s historic 1973 trip to China, offering a story of cultural reversals and a glimpse into the worldwide future of classical music.
Previews + Extras
The Problem with Beethoven's Fifth Symphony
S48 E16 - 2m 54s
Learn why the Philadelphia Orchestra had to cut Beethoven's Fifth Symphony from their program and replace it with his Sixth.
Tan Dun on Preserving the Nu Shu Language
S48 E16 - 3m 34s
Academy Award winning composer, Tan Dun, explores the power of Nu Shu, a sacred language created by Chinese women and passed down from generation to generation.
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