Beethoven/ Ughi/ Crowson - Uto Ughi Plays BeethovenCelebrating the 250th anniversary of his birth, Sony Music Entertainment presents four major reissues devoted to Ludwig van Beethoven in it's series of Classical Masters. Among the treasures in these new budget priced sets are the complete symphonies, string quartets and violin sonatas performed by illustrious musicians of the past century. The Italian violinist Uto Ughi studied with Enesco, was signed by EMI while still in his teens and went on to

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