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The best of the Beethoven Festival

Beethoven in 1823
Beethoven in 1823 by Ferdinand Georg Waldmuller
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The Minnesota Beethoven Festival in Winona began last week with concerts by the Empire Brass and guitarist Sharon Isbin, and concludes on the 23rd with the Russian National Orchestra. Each weekday at 10 a.m., we'll hear from an outstanding musician or ensemble who will make appearances at the festival, performing works by the festival's namesake.

Monday

Ludwig van Beethoven: String Quartet No. 6

Shanghai Quartet (performing Monday, July 8)

Tuesday

Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 15 "Pastoral"

Garrick Ohlsson, piano (performing Tuesday, July 16)

Wednesday

Ludwig van Beethoven: Creatures of Prometheus Suite

Orpheus Chamber Orchestra (performing Wednesday, July 10)

Thursday

Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 28

Misha Dichter, piano (performing Saturday, July 13)

Friday

Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 "Pastoral"

Russian National Orchestra (performing Tuesday, July 23)

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