Beethoven - String Quartet No. 6 in B flat major, Op. 18 No. 6 - IV. The Melancholy (Musopen String Quartet)
A recording of music by Ludwig van Beethoven. 8 minutes to listen.
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Beethoven - String Quartet No. 6 in B flat major, Op. 18 No. 6 - IV. The Melancholy (Musopen String Quartet)
Ludwig van Beethoven
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Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven
Nationality / cultural background: German
Date as catalogued by source: 2012
Recording credit: Ludwig van Beethoven
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Beethoven - String Quartet No. 6 in B flat major, Op. 18 No. 6 - IV. The Melancholy
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