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Now Hear This "Beethoven's Ghost"

Go inside the mind of a genius as host Scott Yoo and fellow musicians undertake a recording of Beethoven's most personal music at a historic Berkshires manor to explore the composer’s brilliant career—where they are visited by some unexpected guests.

Now Hear This "Beethoven's Ghost"

54m 25s

Go inside the mind of a genius as host Scott Yoo and fellow musicians undertake a recording of Beethoven's most personal music at a historic Berkshires manor to explore the composer’s brilliant career—where they are visited by some unexpected guests.

Previews + Extras

  • Beethoven Interrupts His "Kreutzer" Sonata: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Beethoven Interrupts His "Kreutzer" Sonata

    S49 E6 - 1m 20s

    As host and violinist Scott Yoo and pianist Anna Polonsky attempt to record Beethoven's "Kreutzer" Sonata, the increasingly irritated composer reminisces about his own history with the piece.

  • What was Beethoven's Favorite Key?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    What was Beethoven's Favorite Key?

    S49 E6 - 1m 47s

    Scott Yoo, Bion Tsang and Toby Appel discuss what they think was Beethoven's favorite key to compose and take a reimagined approach to Beethoven's string trio.

  • Now Hear This "Beethoven's Ghost" Official Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Now Hear This "Beethoven's Ghost" Official Preview

    S49 E6 - 30s

    Go inside the mind of a genius as host Scott Yoo and fellow musicians undertake a recording of Beethoven's most personal music at a historic Berkshires manor to explore the composer’s brilliant career—where they are visited by some unexpected guests.

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