Poster Beethoven sculptures
Beethoven figurines are offered for sale to tourists in Germany.
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YourClassical Story

YourClassical Story: Charles' love of classical music started with a concert in Germany

YourClassical Story: Charles Arterburn

On this episode of YourClassical Story, Charles Arterburn from Lexington, Ky., tells the story of seeing the Bamberg Symphony while stationed in Germany in 1978. Although he doesn't remember which Beethoven work was performed, he has loved classical music ever since.

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