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Lesser Known Facts about Beethoven

Discover the facts about Beethoven that most people don't know about.
Beethoven and Archduke Rudolph
Beethoven's most important patron, as well as regular piano student, Archduke Rudolph, received ll major dedications as well as four canons.
Beethoven - Ode To Joy as European Union National Anthem
Beethoven's 'Ode to Joy' was adopted as the European National Anthem in 1972.
Beethoven and Symphony No. 4
Beethoven set aside his work on the famous Symphony no. 5 to work on Symphony no. 4.

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