Works about Ludwig van Beethoven

Timeline

Y/M/D Description Association Composition Place Locale Food Event
Y/M/D Description Association Composition Place Locale Food Event
1770/12/16 Ludwig Van Beethoven is born in a 2nd floor (US 3rd floor) room of the family home on Bonngasse in Bonn. Born Beethoven's House Bonn Ludwig van Beethoven's Birthday
1770/12/17 Ludwig Van Beethoven is baptized Catholic at St Regius (Brudergasse 8, Bonn). Faith Bonn North Rhine-Westphalia Ludwig van Beethoven's Birthday
1792/11/00 Ludwig Van Beethoven departs Bonn for Vienna. Not a particularly good tenant, Beethoven will live in 36 different houses or apartments in Vienna. Life
1798/00/00 "Piano Sonata in C minor, Opus 8 " is released. Composer Piano Sonata in C minor, Opus 8, Beethoven
1800/00/00 "Violin Sonata in F major, Opus 24 " is released. Composer Violin Sonata in F major, Opus 24
1800/00/00 "String Quartets, Opus 18 (Nos 1" is released. Composer String Quartets, Opus 18 (Nos 1-6)
1800/00/00 "Symphony No 1 " is released. Composer Symphony No 1, Beethoven
1801/03/28 "The Creatures of Prometheus" (German: Die Geschopfe des Prometheus), Op 43, a ballet by Ludwig van Beethoven following the libretto of Salvatore Vigano, premieres at the Burgtheater in Vienna. It will run for 28 performances. Composer Burgtheater, Wien Vienna, AT
1802/00/00 Composed between 1801 and 1802, Beethoven dedicates "Piano Sonata in C sharp minor, Opus 27,2 " to his pupil, Countess Giulietta Guicciardi. Composer Piano Sonata in C sharp minor, Opus 27,2
1802/04/00 On the advice of his doctor, Beethoven moves to the town of Heiligenstadt near Vienna. Beethoven will stay here until October 1802. Home Beethoven Museum Vienna, AT
1802/07/00 In Heiligenstadt, Beethoven works on Piano Sonata Op 31, No 2 (The Tempest), the "Prometheus" Variations, Op 35, and begins his Third Symphony, Eroica. Composer Symphony No 3, Beethoven Beethoven Museum Vienna, AT
1802/10/06 Learning his deafness is incurable, Ludwig writes a letter to his brothers Carl and Johann expressing despair, thoughts of suicide and a desire to overcome his ailments. Known as "Heiligenstadt Testament", Ludwig never sent the missive. Health Beethoven Museum Vienna, AT
1803/00/00 "Violin Sonata in A major, Opus 47 " is released. Composer Violin Sonata in A major, Opus 47
1803/00/00 Ludwig van Beethoven moves into the rear wing of the Theater an der Wien. Staying until 1804, he will compose parts of his opera, the Third Symphony and the Kreutzer Sonata here. Home Theater an der Wien Vienna, AT
1803/04/05 Ludwig van Beethoven's "Second Symphony", "Piano Concerto No 3 in C minor" and the "oratorio Christ on the Mount of Olives" premiere at Theater an der Wien. Composer Piano Concerto No 3 in C minor Theater an der Wien Vienna, AT
1803/04/05 Ludwig van Beethoven conducts the premiere performance of his second symphony. Composer Symphony No 2, Beethoven Theater an der Wien Vienna, AT
1804/12/00 Ludwig van Beethoven performs "Symphony No 3" at Prince Lobkowitz's palace in Vienna. The festival hall is named 'Eroica-Saal' (Hero Room). Composer Symphony No 3, Beethoven Theatermuseum Vienna, AT
1805/00/00 "Triple Concerto " is released. Composer Triple Concerto
1805/00/00 "Piano Sonata in F minor, Opus 57 " is released. Composer Piano Sonata in F minor, Opus 57
1805/04/07 The public premiere of Beethoven's "Third Symphony" is held at the Theater an der Wien. Composer Symphony No 3, Beethoven Theater an der Wien Vienna, AT
1805/11/20 At the Theater an der Wien, Ludwig van Beethoven conducts the premiere performance of his opera "Fidelio". Composer Fidelio Theater an der Wien Vienna, AT
1806/00/00 "String Quartets, Opus 59 " is released. Composer String Quartets, Opus 59
1806/12/23 At the Theater an der Wien, Franz Clement performs the premiere performance of Ludwig van Beethoven's "Violin Concerto". Composer Violin Concerto, Beethoven Theater an der Wien Vienna, AT
1808/00/00 "Piano Trio in D major, Opus 70 No 1 " is released. Composer Piano Trio in D major, Opus 70 No 1
1808/04/00 Ludwig van Beethoven's "Symphony No 4" makes its public premiere at the Burgtheater in Vienna. Composer Symphony No 4, Beethoven Burgtheater, Wien Vienna, AT
1808/10/00 In the autumn, Jerome Bonaparte offers Beethoven 600 gold ducats a year if he will serve as court composer in the Court of Cassel. Archduke Rudolph, Princes Lobkowitz and Kinsky pay 4,000 florins a year so he can find a better position. Work Symphony No 3, Beethoven
1808/12/22 Ludwig van Beethoven conducts the premiere of his "Symphony No 6" at the Theater an der Wien. Composer Symphony No 6, Beethoven Theater an der Wien Vienna, AT Ludwig van Beethoven Akademie 1808
1808/12/22 At Vienna's Theater an der Wien, Ludwig van Beethoven performs as the soloist in the public premiere of his "Piano Concerto No 4 in G major". Composer Piano Concerto No 4 in G major Theater an der Wien Vienna, AT Ludwig van Beethoven Akademie 1808
1808/12/22 At the Theater an der Wien, Beethoven conducts the premiere of his "Fifth Symphony". Composer Symphony No 5, Beethoven Theater an der Wien Vienna, AT Ludwig van Beethoven Akademie 1808
1809/00/00 "Piano Concerto No 5 in E flat major " is released. Composer Piano Concerto No 5 in E flat major
1810/00/00 "Piano Sonata in E flat major, Opus 81A " is released. Composer Piano Sonata in E flat major, Opus 81A
1811/00/00 "Piano Trio in B flat major, Opus 97 " is released. Composer Piano Trio in B flat major, Opus 97
1812/00/00 "Symphony No 7 " is released. Composer Symphony No 7, Beethoven
1812/00/00 "Symphony No 8 " is released. Composer Symphony No 8, Beethoven
1813/12/08 "Wellington's Victory", or 'The Battle Symphony' by Ludwig van Beethoven to commemorate Wellington's victory over Joseph Bonaparte at the Battle of Vitoria, premiers in Vienna. It's great success makes Beethoven solvent for the first time. Composer
1815/00/00 "Cello Sonatas, Opus 102 " is released. Composer Cello Sonatas, Opus 102
1817/00/00 Ludwig van Beethoven moves to Pfarrplatz. Home Mayer on Pfarrplatz, Wien Vienna, AT
1818/00/00 "Piano Sonata in B flat major, Opus 106 " is released. Composer Piano Sonata in B flat major, Opus 106
1820/00/00 "Piano Sonata in E major, Opus 109 " is released. Composer Piano Sonata in E major, Opus 109
1822/00/00 Ludwig Beethoven moves to Vienna's 6th district. Home Ludwig van, Wien Vienna, AT
1822/00/00 "Piano Sonata in A flat major, Opus 110 " is released. Composer Piano Sonata in A flat major, Opus 110
1822/00/00 "Piano Sonata in C minor, Opus 111 " is released. Composer Piano Sonata in C minor, Opus 111
1823/00/00 "Diabelli Variations, 33 Variations on a Waltz by Diabelli " is released. Composer Diabelli Variations, 33 Variations on a Waltz by Diabelli
1823/00/00 "Missa solemnis " is released. Composer Missa solemnis, Beethoven
1823/00/00 Beethoven toils on his ninth symphony. Composer Symphony No 9, Beethoven Ludwig van, Wien Vienna, AT
1824/00/00 "Symphony No 9 " is released. Composer Symphony No 9, Beethoven
1825/00/00 "String Quartets, Opus 127, 131" is released. Composer String Quartets, Opus 127, 131-6
1826/00/00 Beethoven dedicates his Ninth Symphony to Frederick William III of Prussia. At first delighted to learn that the king is sending him a diamond ring, Beethoven is disappointed to receive a ring with a cheap 'reddish' gem. Composer Symphony No 9, Beethoven
1827/03/26 After a flash of lightning and a clap of thunder, Ludwig van Beethoven opens his eyes, lifts his right hand and looks up for several seconds with his fist clenched before ding at the age of 56. Anselm Httenbrenner and a Frau van Beethoven are there. Died
2005/07/00 An authentic 1826 Beethoven manuscript titled "Grande Tugue sic a quatre mains" (Grosse Fuge Op 134) is discovered by a librarian at the Palmer Theological Seminary in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania. Composer
2005/12/01 Ludwig van Beethoven's Grosse Fuge Op 134 is auctioned by Sotheby's for GBP 1.12 million (USD 1.95 million) by Bruce Kovner. Kovner donated it and 139 other original and rare pieces of music to the Juilliard School of Music in February 2006. Composer

33 Creative Works by Ludwig van Beethoven »

Title Type Association Y/M/D Moniker
Title Type Association Y/M/D Moniker
Piano Sonata in C minor, Opus 8, Beethoven Composer Orchestral Composition 1798/00/00
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String Quartets, Opus 18 (Nos 1-6) Composer Orchestral Composition 1800/00/00
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Violin Sonata in F major, Opus 24 Composer Orchestral Composition 1800/00/00
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Symphony No 1, Beethoven Composer Orchestral Composition 1800/00/00
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Piano Sonata in C sharp minor, Opus 27,2 Composer Orchestral Composition 1802/00/00
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Violin Sonata in A major, Opus 47 Composer Orchestral Composition 1803/00/00
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Piano Concerto No 3 in C minor Composer Orchestral Composition 1803/04/05
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Symphony No 2, Beethoven Composer Orchestral Composition 1803/04/05
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Piano Sonata in F minor, Opus 57 Composer Orchestral Composition 1805/00/00
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Triple Concerto Composer Orchestral Composition 1805/00/00
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Symphony No 3, Beethoven Composer Orchestral Composition 1805/04/07
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Fidelio Composer Opera 1805/11/20
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String Quartets, Opus 59 Composer Orchestral Composition 1806/00/00
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Violin Concerto, Beethoven Composer Orchestral Composition 1806/12/23
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Piano Trio in D major, Opus 70 No 1 Composer Orchestral Composition 1808/00/00
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Symphony No 4, Beethoven Composer Orchestral Composition 1808/04/00
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Piano Concerto No 4 in G major Composer Orchestral Composition 1808/12/22
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Symphony No 5, Beethoven Composer Orchestral Composition 1808/12/22
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Symphony No 6, Beethoven Composer Orchestral Composition 1808/12/22
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Piano Concerto No 5 in E flat major Composer Orchestral Composition 1809/00/00
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Piano Sonata in E flat major, Opus 81A Composer Orchestral Composition 1810/00/00
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Piano Trio in B flat major, Opus 97 Composer Orchestral Composition 1811/00/00
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Symphony No 8, Beethoven Composer Orchestral Composition 1812/00/00
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Symphony No 7, Beethoven Composer Orchestral Composition 1812/00/00
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Cello Sonatas, Opus 102 Composer Orchestral Composition 1815/00/00
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Piano Sonata in B flat major, Opus 106 Composer Orchestral Composition 1818/00/00
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Piano Sonata in E major, Opus 109 Composer Orchestral Composition 1820/00/00
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Piano Sonata in C minor, Opus 111 Composer Orchestral Composition 1822/00/00
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Piano Sonata in A flat major, Opus 110 Composer Orchestral Composition 1822/00/00
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Diabelli Variations, 33 Variations on a Waltz by Diabelli Composer Orchestral Composition 1823/00/00
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Missa solemnis, Beethoven Composer Orchestral Composition 1823/00/00
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Symphony No 9, Beethoven Composer Orchestral Composition 1824/00/00
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String Quartets, Opus 127, 131-6 Composer Orchestral Composition 1825/00/00
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