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While others, including Beethoven's brother Johann, Karl Holz and some friends were probably in the house, Hüttenbrenner reports in his account given in 1860, that only he and Beethoven's sister-in-law were present in the room at the time of death. [3]
Ludwig van Beethoven [n 1] (baptised 17 December 1770 – 26 March 1827) was a German composer and pianist. He is one of the most revered figures in the history of Western music; his works rank among the most performed of the classical music repertoire and span the transition from the Classical period to the Romantic era in classical music.
An analysis of locks of Ludwig van Beethoven’s hair suggest he had lead poisoning. It may have contributed to chronic ailments, deafness and — ultimately — his demise.
Ludwig van Beethoven's Cantata on the Death of Emperor Joseph II, WoO 87 is a cantata with a libretto by Severin Anton Averdonk (1768-1817), written in 1790 and intended for a memorial service for Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor to be held in Bonn.
Bust of Beethoven, by Franz Klein (1812) Franz Klein (1779–1840 [ 1 ] ) was an Austrian sculptor; he was born and died in Vienna . [ 2 ] He is known particularly for his bust of Ludwig van Beethoven , made in 1812.
– Beethoven’s Funeral March No 1. The stately, mournful piece was played at the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral in April 2021, as well as the procession to the lying in state of the Queen Mother ...
Stieler, who was noted for his portraiture, was in Vienna to paint Emperor Franz at the time he met Beethoven. [4] Beethoven saw having his portrait made as a form of "penance" and allowed only three or four sittings, [4] [6] requiring that Stieler finish painting the body and the portrait's background without him. [2]
Enjoy the rest of Robin’s life story. *** Robin E. Wallace is a recognized Beethoven scholar, a professor of musicology at Baylor University, and a 1973 graduate of Oak Ridge High School.