Ludwig van Beethoven was not only a composer, but a pianist-composer. His piano play was legendary! A topic we covered before, both his piano duels and his supreme feel and technique compared to the very best of his time. What other instruments did Beethoven play? Read on to find out! Harpsichord and clavichord When Beethoven was a child the …
What was Beethoven’s nationality? Ludwig van Beethoven was born in Bonn (modern day Germany), however in his early twenties he had moved to Vienna (modern day Austria), where he lived till his death. If we need a quick, simple answer, the best we can come up with is this: Beethoven was German. But life is more complicated than that! …
In this article we answer the most frequently asked questions about the eyes of Ludwig van Beethoven. What was the color of Beethoven’s eyes? From recollections of those who met him, or the portrait paintings made of him, we know his eyes were brown. We also know he had deep brown eyes. Was Beethoven blind? No, absolutely not! Poor Beethoven …
Ludwig van Beethoven spent all his life among nobles, aristocrats and royalty. Many believed him to be of noble birth, but was he? Ludwig van Beethoven was born in Bonn in Germany’s Rhine country, but his family on his father’s side was from the town called Malines or Mechelen. This city is in the duchy of Brabant, modern day Belgium. …
The average height of humans is not a constant number. It varies throughout history and dependent on gender and race. Periods of abundance in food usually resulted a growing average height in upcoming generations. Beethoven lived from 1770 to 1827. In this period an average European male was 160-170 cm tall (5’3-5’7). Unfortunately, we do not have written evidence on …
The composer Ludwig van Beethoven was a very emotional man. He longed for intimacy and love in their highest and most noble form. He fell in love often, even proposed to some, but he never got married. As a child he grew up in a dysfunctional family. Alcoholic, abusive father, sad and depressed mother. Yet, probably in Beethoven’s life it …