According to legend it was Bernadotte who suggested Beethoven to compose a symphony for Napoleon, the one which became his Third Symphony, the Eroica. Is the myth true? Who was this remarkable person? Who was Marshal Bernadotte? Jean Baptiste Jules Bernadotte was born on January 26, 1763, in Pau, France. His father was the local prosecutor and wished his …
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Ludwig van Beethoven was a legendary composer who is widely regarded as one of the most influential musicians of all time. In addition to his incredible musical talent, Beethoven also had a specific hobby that he enjoyed and was devoted to: walking and hiking in the forests! Beethoven was an avid outdoorsman who loved to explore nature. He found solace …
Inseparable part of Beethoven’s image is his hair. Both in his life and after, those locks were the aim of great attention and desire. Owning some of it was a great honor and represented a memorabilia for a life and even for generations to come. |Related: Famous Beethoven hair locks A funny anecdote is connected to one such hair lock. …
Beethoven was a music composer, and as such, we rather focus on his music than his eating habits! Nevertheless, it is good to know what he preferred when it came to eating, as it gives us a more complete picture of the man. We do not have many direct evidences about his preference in food, we only have recollections of …
Ludwig van Beethoven was born on 17th December 1770 and passed away on March 26th, 1827 at the age of 56. His death marked the end of a long and difficult life, full of physical and emotional struggles. Despite all these hardships, Beethoven composed some of the world’s most beloved and timeless music. His works are full with life, love, …