Episode 10
10. Hero
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Episode 10 of Tim The Composer's podcast, with host Tim Benjamin, is about Beethoven's Third Symphony, known as the "Eroica" symphony. Originally dedicated to Napoleon, Beethoven removed the dedication, apparently in a rage, leaving it "to the memory of a great hero". Who was that hero, then, if not Napoleon? Why did Beethoven think of Napoleon in the first place? And why is this symphony in particular considered to be such a hugely important milestone in the history of music? Tim explores all these questions, and more - including the effect of Beethoven's deafness on him and his music at this turning point in his life - in a bumper 10th episode of the podcast.