In the face of all his health issues, Beethoven did not have much in the way of effective treatment options. Doctors simply diagnosed on the basis of urine, faeces and how the patient appeared ...

I wager you just saw a halo of gray hair, an expression set halfway between stoic and snarling; Beethoven as depicted in bronze busts, or Joseph Karl Stieler’s enduring 1820 portrait — a face ...

For example, someone posted about it on Facebook on Dec. 23, 2024 (archived): Researchers found that Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 destroyed 20% of cancer cells in lab tests: Scientists at the ...

Beethoven’s lifework includes nine majestic symphonies, five piano concertos, numerous chamber music pieces, sonatas, and individual violin and piano pieces. His genius stands out among history’s ...

His music was so powerful it moved nations, yet he was unable to hear a single note. Centuries later, rock n’ roll pioneer ...