Tech: The CD playing time of 74 minutes (1982) was specifical…

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Did you know? The CD playing time of 74 minutes (1982) was specifically chosen to fit Beethoven's 9th Symphony (74 min) on one disc. Sony vice-president Norio Ohga, a classical-piano enthusiast, personally demanded this specification.

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The CD playing time of 74 minutes (1982) was specifically chosen to fit Beethoven's 9th Symphony (74 min) on one disc. Sony vice-president Norio Ohga, a classical-piano enthusiast, personally demanded this specification.

De CD-speeltijd van 74 minuten (1982) werd specifiek gekozen om Beethoven's 9e symfonie (74 min) op één schijf te kunnen passen. Sony's vice-voorzitter Norio Ohga, klassiek-piano-fan, eiste deze specificatie persoonlijk.

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