On March 27, 1827, the day after Ludwig van Beethoven's death, his associates uncovered a hidden trove of documents in his desk. Among them was the Heiligenstadt Testament, a letter written in 1802 to ...

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Some scholars have further argued that attempts to ascribe African origin to Beethoven risk outweighing the checkable contributions of Black composers and musicians throughout history. The ...

One of the world’s most influential composers, Ludwig van Beethoven changed the course of Western music. Despite losing his hearing, he created some of history’s most celebrated works, and his ...

Piano Sonata No.14 In C Sharp Minor, Op.27 No.2 -"Moonlight": 3. Presto agitato Piano Sonata No.25 in G, Op.79: 3. Vivace 24 Variations on "Venni Amore" in D Major, WoO 65: Thema. Allegretto 24 ...

Ludwig Van Beethoven, like his precursor and possible acquaintance Mozart, is one of the most famous figures in Western musical history. With his wild hair and furrowed brow, his was a genius ...

They are all available to play--the very same models once cherished by Beethoven, Mozart and Chopin. Piano enthusiasts from all over Japan visit the Komono Piano History Museum to sample the ...