April 26, 2024
Beethoven, composer, pianist, Classical, Romantic music
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This medal is a part of my Polish medals offer Visit my page with the offers, please. You will find many interesting items related to this subject. To see other medals, related to this subject, Music Chopin Poland; History The medal has been minted in 1977 to commemorate the 150 anniversary of the death of the great German composer, Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770 – 1827. This medal has been designed by the outstanding Polish medalist, Wiktoria Czechowska-Antoniewska. Ludwig van Beethoven ( baptized December 17 , 1770 [1] – March 26 , 1827 ) was a German composer . He is regarded as one of the greatest composers in the history of music , and was a crucial figure in the transitional period between the Classical and Romantic eras in Western classical music . His music and his reputation inspired — and in many cases intimidated — ensuing generations of composers, musicians, and audiences. [2] While primarily known today as a composer, Beethoven was also a celebrated pianist . Born in Bonn , Germany , he moved to Vienna , Austria , in his early twenties and settled there, studying with Joseph Haydn and quickly gaining a reputation as a virtuoso pianist. Despite gradual hearing loss beginning in his twenties, Beethoven continued to produce notable masterpieces throughout his life, even when he was totally deaf. Beethoven was also
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