"Analysis of authenticated locks clipped from Ludwig von Beethoven’s prodigious head of hair as he lay dying has found astronomically high levels of lead, arsenic and mercury. The poisoning was so severe, it may explain the symptoms that plagued him at the end of his life."
The European Union’s anthem turns 2⃣0⃣0⃣ today and it is time to celebrate Ludwig van Beethoven’s masterpiece!
Composed in 1824, the excerpt from the prelude to Beethoven's Ninth Symphony was adopted as the anthem of the EU in 1985 and is one of the most known symbols of our unity. It speaks volumes through its melody, embodying the shared European ideals of freedom, peace, and solidarity.
One anthem, a whole Union. Happy birthday, Ode to joy!
this is how I was introduced by father to Les Adieux and it will always be THIS to me
Beethoven - Piano Sonata No. 26 in E-flat major, Op. 81a -Les Adieux- - Artur Schnabel @classicalmusic #ClassicalMusic#Beethoven#ArturSchnabel
Entdecke die Brillanz des Pianisten Artur Pereira. Sein neues Album ‚Piano sonatas vol. 2‘ ist eine spannende Interpretation der Beethoven-Klaviersonaten.
David Oistrakh and Lev Oborine - Beethoven Piano-Violin Sonatas (1962)
Lucked out at the thrift store today and found this complete set of Le Chant du Monde recordings of Beethoven piano & violin concertos in pristine shape.
On the 253rd birthday of Ludwig van Beethoven (17 December 1770 – 26 March 1827), let's take a look again at this most beautiful flashmob performance of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9, Ode an die Freude (Ode to Joy).
Perfect for the holiday season. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBaHPND2QJg #Beethoven
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A 1967 live broadcast in Hamburg by Jakob Gimpel and the NDR
Sinfonieorchester (with Hans Schmidt-Isserstedt conducting)
of the Beethoven 4th piano concerto (perhaps my favorite of
the five). Sadly this sort of non-flashy understated pianism
has gone out of (was never in?) favor.
Today 7 Oct, 4pm in #Ramsgate the Ringlemere Ensemble will play #Beethoven string quartet Op 18.5, #Elgar piano quintet Op 84, and two #PercyGrainger piano pieces.
I'm posting one of my favourite pieces and performances of all time on the piano by Murray Perahia. So, the whole Appassionata should be listened to, but I'm going to start the playback on the third movement just to impress everyone. And then you can rewind and listen from the start (which you should do). 🎼🎶🎹
DNA from Beethoven’s hair reveals a surprise from almost 200 years ago. A study published in March declares that the famous classical composer’s death was probably the result of a Hepatitis B infection, but more questions on his life and death remain. Here’s more from ScienceAlert: https://flip.it/tWDJ_e #Science#Beethoven#DNA