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Now Hear This "Boccherini: Night Music"

Season 52 Episode 12 | 53m 54s

Join Scott Yoo and musicians on a night tour of Madrid to uncover Boccherini’s deep love for the city and learn how his iconic "Night Music of the Streets of Madrid" was inspired by his time in Spain, blending history and the pulse of the streets.

Aired: 04/17/25 | Expires: 05/16/25
Now Hear This "Boccherini: Night Music"
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