Classical Music Datebook: October 6
On October 6, 1802, Ludwig van Beethoven writes his will, referred to as "Heiligenstadt Testament." That time, the master composer was increasingly suffering from deafness.
On October 6, 1802, Ludwig van Beethoven writes his will, referred to as "Heiligenstadt Testament." That time, the master composer was increasingly suffering from deafness.
The Heiligenstadt Testament is a letter written by Ludwig van Beethoven to his brothers Carl and Johann at Heiligenstadt (today part of Vienna) on 6 October 1802. It reflects his despair over his increasing deafness and his desire to overcome his physical and emotional ailments in order to complete his artistic destiny.
Beethoven kept the document hidden among his private papers for the rest of his life, and probably never showed it to anyone. It was discovered in March 1827, after Beethoven's death, by Anton Schindler and Stephan von Breuning, who had it published the following October.
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Facsimile of the Beethoven's Heiligenstadt Testament. en.wikipedia.org / public domain
Note: A heartfelt thanks to a dear friend Andrea Hubrich, for the unforgettable and most informative side trips to Alsergrund (Schubert's birthplace), Heiligenstadt, and other neighboring areas whilst in Vienna, 6-7/2007.
Facsimile of the Beethoven's Heiligenstadt Testament. en.wikipedia.org / public domain
Note: A heartfelt thanks to a dear friend Andrea Hubrich, for the unforgettable and most informative side trips to Alsergrund (Schubert's birthplace), Heiligenstadt, and other neighboring areas whilst in Vienna, 6-7/2007.
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