Like a certain form of civilized cage fights piano duels were common entertainment in contemporary Vienna. Beethoven himself participated in many proving himself a true heavy weight champion. In this article we look at the curious case of the Beethoven vs. Steibelt fight. In the Wild Wild West people used to make duels usually with one participant ending quite dead. …
You like to listen to piano music, but do not know much about this instrument? You can not help falling in love with the sound it makes? Here are 8 interesting piano facts for you! 1. Who invented the piano? The modern-day piano was invented by Bartolomeo Cristofori, around 1700. He named his invention gravecembalo col piano e forte (harpsichord …
Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata is not only one of the most popular compositions ever, but has many interesting aspects, too! Here are nine of them, take a look! 1. What is the story behind the name, Moonlight sonata? Beethoven’s famous Moonlight Sonata was published in 1801 as op. 27./2. The Moonlight Sonata (“Mondscheinsonate” in German), this catchy name, was given by …
Concerto music is a well-known classical genre. It is the show of improvisation masters and one of the most entertaining kind of musical events. Ever wondered, what exactly a concerto is? Never been sure how to listen to a concerto? This easy guide will help you out. Here are your 8 important takeaways! 1. The concerto with musical instruments …
Here are ten interesting facts about the ancestors and family of the musician Ludwig van Beethoven. 1. The family name Beethoven originally was Biethoffen, meaning beet-garden in English. 2. The ‘van’ in the name is not to be mistaken with ‘von’, which was used only by European nobles. 3. The Beethoven family were not nobles, although Ludwig van Beethoven for …
Beethoven wrote three piano sonatas under opus no.2. This article will review the second of the three. In our in-depth analysis of Beethoven Piano Sonata no.2 not only you will read interesting facts, but also listen to key parts with the help of audio clips. Beethoven Piano Sonata 2. (op.2) was published in 1796, premiered in Vienna. The four …