Continuing the article from last week (Beethoven’s appearance and personality), this time we focus on his habits and relationships. Again, the base for this article will be the biography written by Marion Scott, Beethoven. She was an English musicologist, violinist, and advocate for women in music. She drew on historical accounts, letters, and anecdotes to illuminate Beethoven’s character, providing insights …
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 …
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 …
Did Beethoven drink coffee? What is Viennese-style coffee house? How and when all this coffee madness started? Continue reading this article and find out! History of Viennese coffee house culture Although Vienna was not the first city in Europe to have a coffee house, yet Viennese coffee culture was outstanding and very influential. North-Africa and the Middle-East already had …