The Kreutzer Sonata is one of Beethoven’s well-known violin sonatas. It wasn’t originally written for Kreutzer, it was written for George Polgreen Bridgetower, a touring virtuoso of African descent, who performed the premiere with Beethoven!
From WSHU's daytime and evening classical programs, Emily Boyer and Lauren Rico give you a heads-up on some of the best music they'll be sharing with you.
Listen today: George Polgreen Bridgetower
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