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Ludwig van Beethoven

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About Me

"I have never thought of writing for redemption or honor. What I have in my heart must come out; that is the reason why I compose."
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Ja ich speek Deutsch auch!

My Interests

Composing, going on evening walks, reading the paper in the mornings, and finding any time I can to play the piano.

I'd like to meet:

Anyone interested in conversation or willing to share interests. Or to just give a humble hello.

Music:

Briefly, here goes: symphony No. 5 in C minor, Fur Elise, Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, Symphony No. 6 in F major, Moonlight Sonata, Violen Concerto in D Major, Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Piano Concerto No. 5 in Eflat Major, Missa Solemnis in D Major, Symphony No. 7 in A major, Violen Sonata in A Major, and last but certainly not least Symphony No. 9 in D minor (ode to joy) Of course, I always love to listen to other music and respect all that thrive to make it in the music world.And...

Heroes:

Mozart

My Blog

"Copying Beethoven"

Just wanted to inform about a new movie coming out about Ludwig van Beethoven called "Copying Beethoven." I doubt its historical truth, but none the less it is a movie about Beethoven, which is always...
Posted by Ludwig van Beethoven on Tue, 24 Oct 2006 12:59:00 PST

Beethoven's Strength

Some excerpts from Beethoven's writings about his deafness really show his strength and devotion, and is something everyone can look up to. "How can I, a musician, say to people "I am deaf!" I shall, ...
Posted by Ludwig van Beethoven on Mon, 11 Sep 2006 07:23:00 PST

To My Immortal Beloved; 3rd letter

Good morning, on July 7Though still in bed, my thoughts go out to you, my Immortal Beloved, now and then joyfully, then sadly, waiting to learn whether or not fate will hear us - I can live only wholl...
Posted by Ludwig van Beethoven on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

To My Immortal Beloved; 2nd letter...

The Second Letter    Evening, Monday, July 6You are suffering, my dearest creature - only now have I learned that letters must be posted very early in the morning on Mondays to Thur...
Posted by Ludwig van Beethoven on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

To my Immortal Beloved; 1st letter...

 July 6, in the morningMy angel, my all, my very self - Only a few words today and at that with pencil (with yours) - Not till tomorrow will my lodgings be definitely determined upon - what a use...
Posted by Ludwig van Beethoven on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST