Retelling Beethoven's Story with Laura Tunbridge
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Exploring the Limits of Scientific Inquiry into Beethoven's Life
This chapter examines the recent testing of Beethoven's DNA from hair samples, raising questions about the significance of such scientific findings. It highlights skepticism within the musicology community regarding the impact of these discoveries on our understanding of Beethoven's life and experiences, particularly his deafness.
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