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On the eve of the 200th anniversary of this occasion, Classic FM brings the story of the work’s genesis to life through an exclusive dramatisation that includes letters written by Beethoven to …

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7. Who gave Clara the title of ‘Royal and Impe-rial Chamber Virtuoso’ when she was just 18?

9. What mysterious name did Beethoven give to his se-cret lover?

5. Paganini’s talent was so enormous, he was accused of being friends

11. Which Tchaikovsky piece was also famously played on this instrument?