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Beethoven's Life, Liberty And Pursuit Of Enlightenment

A portrait of Ludwig van Beethoven, painted in 1804 by W.J. Mähler. Wikimedia Commons hide caption

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Beethoven's Life, Liberty And Pursuit Of Enlightenment

Growing up in a progressive city, Ludwig van Beethoven embraced the ideals of the Enlightenment, the philosophical movement that shook Europe and helped shape the composer's music.

Beethoven's Life, Liberty And Pursuit Of Enlightenment

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19th Amendment, 19 Women: NY Philharmonic's 2020 Program Celebrates Suffragists

Tania León speaks at the premiere of her piece "Stride," one of 19 pieces composed by women that the New York Philharmonic commissioned to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment. Chris Lee/Courtesy New York Philharmonic hide caption

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19th Amendment, 19 Women: NY Philharmonic's 2020 Program Celebrates Suffragists

The NY Philharmonic has commissioned 19 women to create new works to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the passing of the 19th Amendment. It's called Project 19.

19th Amendment, 19 Women: NY Philharmonic's 2020 Program Celebrates Suffragists

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