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Emerging Artists: livestream

Streamed live from Wellington's Michael Fowler Centre on Tuesday, 08 October 2024.

Season 2025 Moments

Join us in 2025 for some of the biggest names and greatest moments in music, shared in the concert hall and online.

Gemma New interview

NZSO Artistic Advisor and Principal Conductor Gemma New talks about the upcoming 'Jupiter' concert and also reveals her highlights of the NZSO 2025 Season with RNZ Concert's 'Three to Seven' presenter, Bryan Crump.

Storytime: Taea Ngā Whetū

Piripi Taylor narrates Taea Ngā Whetū - Colour the Stars by Dawn McMillan & Keinyo White

John Psathas: Ahlan wa Sahlan

Commissioned after consultation with Aotearoa New Zealand’s Muslim community and in light of the fifth anniversary of the tragic Christchurch shootings, Ahlan wa Sahlan is symbolically and emotionally a bridge across divides, a reaching out, an honouring and, above all, an embrace.

Opetaia Foa'i & Malcolm Smith: Te Hiva

Watch the NZSO perform this up-tempo smash hit, made famous by International Pacific Artist Te Vaka, by Opetaia Foa'i & Malcolm Smith, arranged by Thomas Goss, Helen Tupai, Jadrah Tupai

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Shostakovich: Festive Overture

Jubliee, Shostakovich, Gemma New, 20th Century
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Ravel: Daphnis et Chloé Suite No. 2

Gemma New, Ravel, Ballet music
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Sibelius: Violin Concerto in D Minor

Gemma New, Violin, Concerto, Jubliee
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Debussy: Syrinx

Bridget Douglas, Debussy, Flute, Solo performance
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Rimsky-Korsakov: Capriccio Espagnol

Rimsky-Korsakov, Gemma New, Jubliee
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Mozart: Flute Concerto No. 2 in D Major

Jubliee, Gemma New, Bridget Douglas, Flute
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Season 2025 Moments

Monumental, Legendary, World Premiere
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Strauss: Tod und Verklärung

Strauss, Dynamic, Gemma New, 19th Century
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Tchaikovsky: Sleeping Beauty Suite

Gemma New, Jubliee, Tchaikovsky, Ballet music
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Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E Minor

Violin, Mendelssohn, Amalia Hall
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David Mason: Wāhi Ngaro

New Zealand Composer, NYO, 21st Century
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Ravel: Boléro

Ravel, Energetic, Gemma New, French
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Season 2025 Moments

Monumental, Legendary, World Premiere
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Mozart: Flute Concerto No. 2 in D Major

Jubliee, Gemma New, Bridget Douglas, Flute
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Ravel: Boléro

Ravel, Energetic, Gemma New, French
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Lexus Song Quest Grand Final Gala: livestream

Opera, Lexus Song Quest
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Beyond Words: The Making of Ahlan wa Sahlan

Beyond Words, Documentary
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John Psathas: Ahlan wa Sahlan

Beyond Words, John Psathas, Collaboration
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Gemma New interview

Gemma New, Monumental, World Premiere
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Opetaia Foa'i & Malcolm Smith: Te Hiva

Mana Moana, Collaboration
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Wynton Marsalis: Blues Symphony

André de Ridder, Blues, 21st Century, Wynton Marsalis
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Traditional: Hasbi Rabbi/Molla Mamad Jan

Beyond Words, Traditional
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Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue

20th Century, Gershwin, Piano
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Gareth Farr: Ngā Hihi o Matariki

Symphony, Gareth Farr, Gemma New, Taonga Pūoro, Ariana Tikao, Mere Boynton
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Upcoming livestreams

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The Planets: livestream

Elgar, Holst, Violin, Choir
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Pictures at an Exhibition: livestream

French, Ravel, Strauss
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Pinnacle: livestream

Piano, Concerto, Italian
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Legends: livestream

Bach, Baroque, Mozart
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Echoes of Home: livestream

Bartók, Dvorak, Violin, Concerto
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Masterworks: livestream

Community, Education, Beethoven, Mozart
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Firebird: livestream

Stravinsky, Ravel, French, New Zealand Composer
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Enchanted: livestream

Rhythmic, Dramatic, André de Ridder
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Ascension: livestream

New Zealand Composer, André de Ridder, Taonga Pūoro
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Mahler 6: livestream

Mahler, Gemma New, Monumental
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2025 livestreams

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Pictures at an Exhibition: livestream

French, Ravel, Strauss
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Pinnacle: livestream

Piano, Concerto, Italian
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Legends: livestream

Bach, Baroque, Mozart
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Echoes of Home: livestream

Bartók, Dvorak, Violin, Concerto
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Masterworks: livestream

Community, Education, Beethoven, Mozart
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Firebird: livestream

Stravinsky, Ravel, French, New Zealand Composer
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Enchanted: livestream

Rhythmic, Dramatic, André de Ridder
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Ascension: livestream

New Zealand Composer, André de Ridder, Taonga Pūoro
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Mahler 6: livestream

Mahler, Gemma New, Monumental
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Stabat Mater: livestream

Choir, Contemporary, New Zealand Composer, World Premiere
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NYO Adventure: livestream

Strauss, Rachmaninov, Romantic, World Premiere, New Zealand Composer, NYO
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Emerging Artists: livestream

Young Musicians, Concerti, Emerging Artists
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Aotearoa NZ

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Anthony Ritchie: A Bugle Will Do

New Zealand Composer, Gemma New, Jubliee, Anthony Ritchie
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Salina Fisher: Rainphase

Salina Fisher, New Zealand Composer, Gemma New, Jubliee
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The Phoenix Foundation: St Kevin

Collaboration, Contemporary, New Zealand Composer
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John Psathas: Ahlan wa Sahlan

Beyond Words, John Psathas, Collaboration
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Nathaniel Otley: the convergence of oceans

New Zealand Composer, NYO
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Anthony Ritchie: Remember Parihaka

New Zealand Composer, Anthony Ritchie, Evocative, Miguel Harth-Bedoya
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John Psathas: Seikilos

John Psathas, New Zealand Composer, Gemma New
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Gareth Farr: Ngā Hihi o Matariki

Symphony, Gareth Farr, Gemma New, Taonga Pūoro, Ariana Tikao, Mere Boynton
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Dame Gillian Whitehead: retrieving the fragility of peace

Dame Gillian Whitehead, New Zealand Composer
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David Mason: Wāhi Ngaro

New Zealand Composer, NYO, 21st Century
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Cameron Monteath: Moirai

New Zealand Composer, Young Artist Showcase
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Beyond Words - An expression of peace and unity through music

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Valerie Coleman: Umoja - Anthem of Unity

Beyond Words, Valerie Coleman, Joyful
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Traditional: Hasbi Rabbi/Molla Mamad Jan

Beyond Words, Traditional
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OUM: Daba

Beyond Words, Contemporary, Middle Eastern
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Reza Vali: Funèbre for String Quartet and String Orchestra

Beyond Words, Vesa-Matti Leppänen, Violin
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Kyriakos Tapakis: Mantilatos

Beyond Words, Oud, Kyriakos Tapakis
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Beyond Words: The Making of Ahlan wa Sahlan

Beyond Words, Documentary
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John Psathas: Ahlan wa Sahlan

Beyond Words, John Psathas, Collaboration
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Storytime

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Storytime: Taea Ngā Whetū

te reo, Educational, Piripi Taylor
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Storytime: Colour the Stars

Fun for kids, Educational, Piripi Taylor, Storytime
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Storytime: Kua Whetūrangitia a Koro

Fun for kids, Educational, Pere Wihongi, te reo
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Storytime: The Bomb

Narration, Fun for kids, Educational, Troy Kingi
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Storytime: Snake and Lizard

Narration, Fun for kids, Educational, Raybon Kan
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Storytime: Down in the Forest

Narration, Fun for kids, Educational, Ria Hall
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Storytime: How My Koro Became a Star

Matariki, Fun for kids, Educational, Pere Wihongi
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Storytime: Tio Tiamu

Narration, Fun for kids, Educational, Maaka Pohatu
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Storytime: A Lion in the Meadow

Narration, Fun for kids, Educational, Anna Coddington
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Storytime: The Stolen Stars of Matariki

Narration, Fun for kids, Educational, Miriama Kamo
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Storytime: I Roto i te Ngahere

Narration, Fun for kids, Educational, Ria Hall
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Storytime: Mrs Wishy Washy's Farm

Narration, Fun for kids, Educational, Suzy Cato
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Mana Moana

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TFR Simanu: Faliu Le La

Mana Moana, Collaboration
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HM Queen Salote Tupou III: Siueli 'o e Pasifiki

Mana Moana, Collaboration, Tonga
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Traditional: Kua Iti Te Marama

Mana Moana, Collaboration, Cook Islands
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Maiava Pouono Hunkin: Manu O Le Vave Ao

Mana Moana, Collaboration, Samoa
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Opetaia Foa'i & Malcolm Smith: Te Hiva

Mana Moana, Collaboration
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Helen Tupai: Lo’u Fesoasoani

Mana Moana, Collaboration, Samoa
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Vaniah Toloa: Tukua (Tagi E)

Mana Moana, Collaboration, Tokelau
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Malcolm & Panapa Lakatani: Nukututaha

Mana Moana, Collaboration, Niue
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Traditonal: Isa Lei

Mana Moana, Collaboration, Fiji
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HM Queen Salote Tupou III: Nepituno

Mana Moana, Collaboration, Tonga
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Opetaia Foa'i & Malcolm Smith: Te Hiva (Encore)

Mana Moana, Collaboration, Encore
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The World of the NZSO

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Grieg: Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 16

Concerto, Young Artist Showcase, Piano, Ben Carter
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Meet your NZSO: Larry Reese

Interview, Behind the scenes, Timpani
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Barrière: Sonata for Two Cellos

Cello, Nicolas Altstaedt
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Molly Pawson: Bellbird's Call

Young Artist Showcase, Molly Pawson, James Judd
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Meet your NZSO: Brigid O'Meeghan

Interview, Behind the scenes, Cello
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Saint-Saëns: Cello Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 33

Concerto, Young Artist Showcase, Cello, Ingrid Kosaka
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Meet your NZSO: Lenny Sakofsky

Interview, Behind the scenes, Percussion
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Dvorak: Symphony No. 8

Symphony, Joyful, Dvorak, Idyllic, James Judd
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Verdi: Nabucco Overture

Opera, Dramatic, Verdi, Emotional, James Judd
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Dvorak: Slavonic Dances in C Major

Orchestral, Exuberant, Dvorak, James Judd
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Cece McMillan: Wild Card

Young Artist Showcase, Cece McMillan, James Judd
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Dorothy Buchanan: Peace Fanfare

Dorothy Buchanan, James Judd, New Zealand Composer
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NZSO Staff Picks

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Bryce Dessner: Mari

Contemporary, André de Ridder, 21st Century, Bryce Dessner
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Anthony Ritchie: Remember Parihaka

New Zealand Composer, Anthony Ritchie, Evocative, Miguel Harth-Bedoya
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Ginastera: Four Dances from Estancia

Ginastera, Miguel Harth-Bedoya, Dynamic
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Schumann: Cello Concerto in A Minor, Op. 129

Concerto, Andrew Joyce, Schumann, Cello, James Judd
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Helen Tupai: Lo’u Fesoasoani

Mana Moana, Collaboration, Samoa
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Sibelius: Violin Concerto

Sibelius, Concerto, Violin, Vesa-Matti Leppänen, Miguel Harth-Bedoya
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Barrière: Sonata for Two Cellos

Cello, Nicolas Altstaedt
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Jimmy López: Fiesta!

Latin-American, Eclectic, Energetic, Hypnotic
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Bizet: Carmen Suite No. 2: VI. Danse Bohème

Opera, Energetic, Passionate, Bizet, Hamish McKeich, Ngū Kīoro… Harikoa Ake
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Brahms: Hungarian Dance No.5

Brahms, Rhythmic, Gemma New, Passionate
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Schumann: Symphony No. 3 in E-flat, Op. 97 'Rhenish'

Symphony, Majestic, Schumann, James Judd
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Gluck: Dance of the Blessed Spirits

Christmas, Flute
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Sei Solo

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Sei Solo 1

Solo performance, Bach, Violin, Jessica Oddie
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Sei Solo 2

Solo performance, Bach, Cello, Ken Ichinose
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Sei Solo 3

Solo performance, Bach, Viola, Nicholas Hancox
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Sei Solo 4

Solo performance, Bach, Violin, Anne Loeser
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Sei Solo 5

Solo performance, Bach, Violin, Simeon Broom
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Sei Solo 6

Solo performance, Bach, Violin, Vesa-Matti Leppänen
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Discovering Beethoven

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Discovering Beethoven 1

Chamber, Romantic, Beethoven, Viola, Cello, Violin
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Discovering Beethoven 2

Chamber, Violin, Beethoven, Flute, Viola, Cello
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Discovering Beethoven 3

Chamber, Violin, Beethoven, Viola, Cello, Piano
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Discovering Beethoven 4

Chamber, Beethoven, Cello, Violin, Viola, Piano
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Discovering Beethoven 5

Chamber, Violin, Viola, Beethoven, Piano, Cello
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Discovering Beethoven 6

Chamber, Violin, Viola, Beethoven, Cello
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