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Beethoven’s Egmont Overture: The Sound of Heroism
Beethoven composed the "Egmont Overture" during a turbulent period in European history. During this time, Europe w…
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The Creatures of Prometheus: Beethoven's only Ballet
In 1800, Beethoven was commissioned to write a ballet using the libretto by Italian choreographer Salvatore Viganò, a lead…
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The Diabelli's Variations : The Biggest HOLD-MY-BEER moment in Music history
In 1819, Anton Diabelli, a music publisher and composer, sent a waltz he had composed to several leading composers of the …
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Beethoven the freelancer
Beethoven was the first composer who never held an official court position. From 1792 until his death in 1827, he remained a…
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Discover the haunting beauty of Beethoven's "Ghost" Piano Trio , Op. 70 No. 1
Beethoven's Piano Trio in D, Op.70 Nº 1 also known as the "Ghost” Piano trio, was written in 1808 during the highly…
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Echoes of Encouragement: Beethoven’s Advice to a Young Musician
In 1812, a 8 year old (8-10 yr old) pianist named Emilie wrote a fan-letter to her idol Beethoven and included with it a poc…
"Who can ever do anything, after Beethoven?" - Franz Schubert
Schubert was a huge fan and admirer of Beethoven’s music along with all of Europe at the time. And l ike his hero Beethove…
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Beethoven and the Piano
Music in the classical era had reached its peak with Mozart and Haydn. So when Beethoven came along, he re-made and remolded…
My name is Carmen, I am a former music teacher, a classically trained pianist and a life long Beethoven aficionado
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Beethoven’s Egmont Overture: The Sound of Heroism
Beethoven composed the "Egmont Overture" during a turbulent period in European hi…