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Odds and Evens

It's been said that Ludwig van Beethoven's symphonies can be divided into the "odds" and the "evens." The odd-numbered symphonies are the revolutionary, mind-altering works; the even-numbered symphonies, well, they're gracious. His Symphony No.2 in D Major, Op.36, celebrating his Classical mentors Mozart and Haydn, however, is not just gracious, it's great. But Symphony No.5 in C Minor, Op.67 -- now this is the stuff of revolution. Both are performed here by the Cleveland Orchestra under George Szell's baton.

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