facepalmmozart:

Beethoven’s room (1827). by the German painter Johann Nepomuk Hoechle (1790-1835)

Shortly after Beethoven’s death, painter and lithograph Johann Nepomuk Hoechl visited the composer’s dwelling. On that occasion, he drew a pen drawing of Beethoven’s living room. Following Hoechle’s draft, an etching and a coloured lithography were made and published between 1827 and 1832. Together with the original drawing they constitute one of the most relevant sources for the reconstruction of Beethoven’s death room. 

Hoechle’s drawing shows the room from about the same angle the dying Beethoven had from his bed. The door that linked the dining room with the living room can be seen on the left side. One of the two piano fortes stands in front of the door, covered with piles of paper and sheet music. The second instrument, which the composer had borrowed from Conrad Graf, is not depicted. It may already have been removed from the flat when Hoechle made his drawing. The draft also shows a bookcase between the windows, a piece of furniture that Beethoven’s friend Gerhard von Breuning mentioned in his Beethoven memories. The bust on the right windowsill, however, is a figment of the painter’s imagination.

theculturetrip:

Ten Reasons to Love German Culture: German Giants of Classical Music

From the three B’s of Bach, Beethoven and Brahms, to the epic operas of Wagner, Germany has provided a wealth of composers who have defined the course of western music. These German masters still occupy an exalted place in the canon of classical music, and remain widely celebrated throughout the world. »

ask–wolfie:

edinorogpolli:

И тут Бетховен начал импровизировать на тему из “Дон-Жуана” Моцарта,над которым он долго работал…
“Запомните этого юношу!! Он еще заставит мир говорить о себе!”-тихим голос,полным восторга,чтобы не отвлечь Бетховена,юного Гения,хотя к Гению не применимы общечеловеческие понятия возраста и всего иного,произнес Моцарт.

 

//The alleged meeting between Mozart and Beethoven; we are not sure if it actually happened. Here is the text of the anecdote:

Beethoven made his appearance in Vienna as a youthful musician of promise in the spring of 1787, but was only able to remain there a short time; he was introduced to Mozart, and played to him at his request. Mozart, considering the piece he performed to be a studied show-piece, was somewhat cold in his expressions of admiration. Beethoven, noticing this, begged for a theme for improvisation, and, inspired by the presence of the master he revered so highly, played in such a manner as gradually to engross Mozart’s whole attention; turning quietly to the bystanders, he said emphatically, “Mark that young man; he will make himself a name in the world!”

- Mozart biographer Otto Jahn

paytothetato:

If you haven’t heard Beethoven’s 9th symphony, don’t feel bad. He hasn’t either.

thepianoblog:

rkaeden:

“haydn taught me nothing!”

i. love. this. kate beaton is one of my heroes.

Forever reblog.

unlonely:

jonnibegood:a—cloud:

Part of the “love theme” from the overture fantasia Romeo and Juliet by Tchaikovsky.

Requiem title on Mozart’s autograph, plus part of the Lacrimosa in it.

Part of a sketch by Beethoven for his Symphony No. 6.