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Beethoven the businessman

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The revolution that made music more marketable, more personal and easier to pirate began ... at the dawn of the 19th century. José Bowen outlines how new printing technology and an improved piano gave rise to the first music industry.

The revolution that made music more marketable, more personal and easier to pirate began ... at the dawn of the 19th century. José Bowen outlines how new printing technology and an improved piano gave rise to the first music industry.

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José Bowen

Professor of music

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José Bowen is an accomplished musician and teacher who explores how technology has shaped the history of music.

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