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Beethoven Interrupts His "Kreutzer" Sonata

Scott Yoo and Anna Polonsky Play Beethoven's "Kreutzer" Sonata.

Aired 10/29/2021

Great Performances

Beethoven Interrupts His "Kreutzer" Sonata

Clip: Season 49 Episode 6 | 1m 20sVideo has Closed Captions

Scott Yoo and Anna Polonsky Play Beethoven's "Kreutzer" Sonata.

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.

Aired 10/29/2021

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