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Ludwig van Beethoven (December 17, 1770 – March 26, 1827) was a German composer of classical music, who lived in Vienna, Austria. He was a major musical figure in the transitional period between the Classical and Romantic eras.

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HOFMANN, Josef 1876-1957 Josef Hofmann born Cracow died Los Angeles. lst appeared in public aged 6. When 10 played with Berlin Philh - Beethoven`s Concerto No.1. Casimir Hofmann - father of Josef and pianist as well

Violin and Piano 'Kreutzer Sonata' by R. Prinet. Painting late 19th century or early 20th century showing man with violin and woman at piano embracing. (Love and the piano). Beethoven

Chamber Music, Violin and Piano 'Kreutzer Sonata' by R. Prinet. Painting late 19th century or early 20th century showing man with violin and woman at piano embracing. (Love and the piano). Beethoven

Beethoven - conversation booklet " (although actually a sheet). Entry in his own handwriting in March 1820. He used these after he became deaf and both he and his friends wrote in these ""Konversationsheft"""

Reger's work room in Jena Max Reger 1873-1916. German composer. Note portrait of Beethoven by Stieler hanging on wall.

Beethoven's Broadwood Forte Piano (modern photo)

Ludwig van Beethoven. Engraved title page of 1st printed work. Set of Three 1783 -Dedicated to Maximilian Fredrich. German composer 17 December 1770- 26 March 1827

Beethoven by Christian Hornemann 1803 Beethoven, Ludwig. 1770-1827 German composer

Beethoven's workroom, Schwarzpanierhaus by J.N. Hoechle, 1827. German composer 1770-1827.

Beethoven By Hamman 1770-1827

Vienna street serenade late 18th century - musicians readings scores by candlelight. Engraving to the 'Viennese Nanettes' ladies of easy virtue. String serenade in streets of Vienna in Beethoven 's time. From a Vienna almanac 1805.

Beethoven 's parents' house on the Rheingasse in Bonn. Beethoven, Ludwig Van 1770-1827

Ludwig van Beethoven - Notice of his first concert in Koln (Cologne) on 26th March 1778. German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827

Ludwig van Beethoven's Broadwood piano. German composer, 1770-1827.

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van. Caricature by J.P Lyser

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van conducting. Caricature by Bithorn

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig aged 28 (1770-1827) by Josef Kreihuber 1865

Ludwig van Beethoven holding Missa Solemnis by J.K. Stieler, 1819. German composer, 17 December 1770- 26 March 1827

Beethoven by W.J. Mahler Colour

Haydn & Heavenly Quartet. Austrian composer, 31 March 1732 - 31 May 1809. 19th century fantasy of quartet in heaven with from l.to r. Ludwig van Beethoven, Franz Schubert, Wolfgan Amadeus Mozart and Josef Haydn

Beethoven. Part of 6th Symphony score in Beethoven's handwriting . Beethoven signature at end and notes in his handwriting. This is Op.68. Pastoral Symphony

Beethoven- titlepage to 6th Symphony Op.68. Pastoral Symphony Op.68.1808.

Beethoven 5th Symphony - opening bars Op.67. Written in Beethoven's handwriting German composer 1770-1827. Fifth.

Ludwig van Beethoven composing symphonies in countryside. Painting by Leonello Balestrieri, 1874-1958. German Composer. Beethoven, 1770-1827.

Beethoven. Fidelio- scene from Act II from Wiener Hoftheater-Taschenbuch, 1815. Fidelio written 1804, revised 1805 and 1814.- Opera by Beethoven, libretto by J. Sonnleithner. Produced Theater an der Wien 1805, and Karntnertortheater 1814. Ludwig van Beethoven. 1770-1827.

Toscanini at Salzburg Festival early 1930s Toscanini rehearses Beethoven's 7th Symphony with Vienna Philharonic Orchestra. Arturo Toscanini. 1867-1957. Italian conductor

Toscanini at Salzburg Festival early 1930s Toscanini rehearses Beethoven's 7th Symphony with Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Arturo Toscanini. 1867-1957. Italian conductor

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van- by Willibrord Josef Mahler. 1894 German composer (1770-1827)

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - with one hand on head. German composer (1770-1827).

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - by J.K.Stieler. German composer (1770-1827). (Beethoven with Missa Solemnis 1819)

Ludwig van Beethoven by Schimonn c.1818-1819. German composer, 1770-1827.

Ludwig van Beethoven portrait by Woolf - brooding against country night background. German composer (1770-1827).

Beethoven, Ludwig van. By Waldmuller F.G. in 1823. Portrait executed after one sitting. B was'impatient with every passing minute,fuming & foaming around the room' Beethoven 1770-1827 German Composer. Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller 1793-1865

Sculpture of Ludwig van BEETHOVEN, in Naples Conservatorio Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827). German Composer.

Interior of Theater an der Wien, Vienna. Beethoven's Fidelio premiered here in 1805.

FURTWANGLER,Wilhelm programme with Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra at Hamburg Musikhalle 13 June 1950, conducting Beethoven, Brahms and Bruckner German conductor

UNGHER,Caroline(Caroline Unger-Sabatier) 1803-1877. Hungarian contralto . Sang in lst perf of Beethoven's Missa Solemnis & Beethoven's 9th Naples 1825.

Schroeder-Devrient, Wilhelmine 1804-1860- German soprano. Starred as Agathe by Weber. Leonore in Fidelio (1805) by Beethoven in Nov 1822- greatest triumph.

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van -score . lst page of original ms for Violin Primo- written by young Beethoven German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - score Section from song in 'Musik zu Einem Ritterballet' German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - score original ms on 'Freudvoll aund Leidvoll' in Beethoven's Egmont music German composer 1770-1827

Ludwig van Beethoven - 5th Symphony score (1808). German composer, 1770-1827. Page from ms of original score

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van score Last page of ms of Waldstein Sonate German composer 1770-1827

RASUMOVSKY,Andrey Kyrillovich 1752-1836 Russian Ambassador to Vienna. Beethoven's 3 String Quartets were dedicated to him. First performed by his domestic quartet led by Schuppanzigh. 1st 2 4ets contain Russian themes

BEETHOVEN playing piano for blind lady German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN and birthplace German composer 1770-1827

LEHMANN, Lotte as Fidelio by Beethoven German, later American, soprano 1888-1976 Beethoven - German composer 1770-1827

SWIETEN, Gottfried van by Victor Clavereau 1733-1833. Austrian diplomat and amateur musician of Dutch descent Composed & commissioned 6 symphs from CPE Bach, Mozart's arrs. of Handel's oratorios,1791 made preparations for Mozart's funeral.Librettist of Haydn's creations, Beethoven's 1st symph ded to VS

Antonio Salieri, portrait by F. Rehberg, signed by the artist -Vienna, 6th February 1821. Italian composer, conductor & teacher, 1750-1825. His pupils included Beethoven, Schubert, Hummel & Liszt.

Christian Thielemann, conducting Los Angeles Philharmonia at rehearsal of Beethoven's 6th Symphony. February 1996. German conductor

Christian Thielemann, conducting Los Angeles Philharmonia at rehearsal of Beethoven's 6th Symphony. February 1996. German conductor

Dmitri Shostakovich with Beethoven Quartet 1964 in Russia. Russian composer, 1906-1975.

BEETHOVEN drawing by Karl Bauer German composer 1770-1827-Ludwig van Beethoven

BEETHOVEN bust in Bonn at Beethoven house German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN bust in Bonn at Beethoven house German composer 1770-1827

Beethoven bust by Carl Seffner in Leipzig Gewandhaus Beethoven 1770-1827

Beethoven bust by Carl Seffner in Leipzig Gewandhaus Beethoven 1770-1827

Beethoven monument by Johannes Benk, in Graz Ludwig van Beethoven-German comp 1770-1827

Beethoven monument by Johannes Benk, in Graz Ludwig van Beethoven-German comp 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN'S FUNERAL procession in front of Schwarzspanierhaus on 29th March 1827. Painting by Stober

Ludwig van BEETHOVEN'S FUNERAL procession in front of Schwarzspanierhaus on 29th March 1827. Painting by Stober

BEETHOVEN'S FUNERAL procession in front of Schwarzspanierhaus on 29th March 1827. Painting by Stober

Schubert evening at Spaun by Hans Temple from l. to r. Bauernfeld, Schubert, Kupelwieser, Beethoven, Frohlich sisters, Mayrhofer, Schwind, Spaun, Vogl, Grillparzer. Social life. Soiree.

Schubert evening at Spaun by Hans Temple from l. to r. Bauernfeld, Schubert, Kupelwieser, Beethoven, Frohlich sisters, Mayrhofer, Schwind, Spaun, Vogl, Grillparzer.

Franz Schubert - Bognor's Coffee House, where he and Beethoven regularly visited - Austrian composer - 31 January 1797 - 19 November 1828

Franz Schubert - Bognor's Coffee House, where he and Beethoven regularly visited - Austrian composer - 31 January 1797 - 19 November 1828

Beethoven improvising at Franz the Shoemaker in Bonn - which he liked to visit German composer 1770-1827

Beethoven improvising at Franz the Shoemaker in Bonn - which he liked to visit German composer 1770-1827

Ludwig van Beethoven playing the piano to friends German composer 1770-1827

Beethoven playing to friends German composer 1770-1827

Beethoven playing at Mozart's in 1787 - Beethoven aged 17 German composer 1770-1827

Beethoven playing at Mozart's in 1787 - Beethoven aged 17 German composer 1770-1827

ORCHESTRA - Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra with Julius Rietz conducting, with first violins Ferdinand DAVID, KLENGEL, JOACHIM rehearsing presto passage in Beethoven's Leonora Overture no.3. After sketches by violoncellist Riemers c.1850

ORCHESTRA - Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra with Julius Rietz conducting, with first violins Ferdinand DAVID, KLENGEL, JOACHIM rehearsing presto passage in Beethoven's Leonora Overture no.3. After sketches by violoncellist Riemers c.1850

BEETHOVEN with one hand on head. German composer (1770-1827)

BEETHOVEN with one hand on head. German composer (1770-1827)

Ludwig van Beethoven conducting with baton - by Katzaroff. German composer 17 December 1770- 26 March 1827

BEETHOVEN by Katzaroff. German composer (1770-1827)

Beethoven Composing his Symphonies in countryside Ludwig van Beethoven 1770-1827, German Composer. by L. Balestrieri

Beethoven by Schimonn c.1818-1819 Ludwig van Beethoven. 1770-1827. German composer

Beethoven by Schimonn c.1818-1819 Ludwig van Beethoven. 1770-1827. German composer

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - conducting in Rasumofsky Palace German composer ( 1770 - 1827 )

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - conducting in Rasumofsky Palace German composer ( 1770 - 1827 )

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - experiencing first signs of deafness German composer ( 1770 - 1827 )

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - experiencing first signs of deafness German composer ( 1770 - 1827 )

SCHUBERT, Franz - Titlepage of Variations Op.10 for Piano Forte / Four Hands. Dedicated to Beethoven and published in Vienna by Diabelli. Austrian composer ( 1797 - 1828 )

SCHUBERT, Franz - Titlepage of Variations Op.10 for Piano Forte / Four Hands. Dedicated to Beethoven and published in Vienna by Diabelli. Austrian composer ( 1797 - 1828 )

BEETHOVEN - Moonlight Sonata cover by F.Stassen (19th century)

BEETHOVEN - Moonlight Sonata cover by F.Stassen (19th century)

Beethoven by J. Uetz German composer 1770-1827

Beethoven by J. Uetz German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - head in hands German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - head in hands German composer 1770-1827

Beethoven's Broadwood Forte Piano Beethoven's broadwood forte piano (modern photo)

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van. By Woolf Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827). German Composer

Beethoven Composing his Symphonies in countryside Ludwig van Beethoven 1770-1827, German Composer. by L. Balestrieri

Beethoven, Ludwig van. By Waldmuller F.G. in 1823. Portrait executed after one sitting. B was'impatient with every passing minute,fuming & foaming around the room' Beethoven 1770-1827 German Composer. Ferdinand Georg Waldmuller 1793-1865

Beethoven by Schimonn c.1818-1819 Ludwig van Beethoven. 1770-1827. German composer

BEETHOVEN and birthplace German composer 1770-1827

VIENNA - Kärtnerthor Theater Süssmayr conducted here & several of Beethoven's works were premiered here. Chopin

VIENNA - Kärtnerthor Theater Süssmayr conducted here & several of Beethoven's works were premiered here

Ludwig van Beethoven in the woods. Pastoral Symphony link. German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - in the woods German composer 1770-1827

Ludwig van Beethoven's grandfather (1712-1773) -he was the Elector's Kapellmeister. German composer (1770-1827).

Ludwig van BEETHOVEN - Therese von Brunswick. German composer, 1770-1827. Possible candidate for the 'Immortal Beloved' to whom Beethoven wrote.

BEETHOVEN's grandfather (1712-1773) - he was the Elector's kapellmeister German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - Therese von Brunswick (Beethoven's 'beloved immortal') German composer 1770-1827

Beethoven Composing his Symphonies in countryside Ludwig van Beethoven 1770-1827, German Composer. by L. Balestrieri

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van. By Woolf Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827). German Composer

BEETHOVEN. Heiligenstadt - Beethoven's house in Heiligenstadt. German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN. Heiligenstadt - Beethoven's house in Heiligenstadt. German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - memorial statue in Vienna German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - memorial statue in Vienna German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN by Balestrieri People listening to Beethoven (death mask on wall)- German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN by Balestrieri People listening to Beethoven (death mask on wall) German composer 1770-1827

Amadeus Wolfgang Mozart stayed at Bertramka. Summer home of Josefa Dusek with portrait of her, inset. Alt spellings: Josepha, Dushek, Duschek) JD: 1754-1824 Bohemian soprano for whom Mozart wrote 'Bella Mia Fiamma' (K 528). Dusek gave the first performance of Beethoven's 'Ah, perfido' (Leipzig 1796).

MOZART. Bertramka. Josefa Dusek (1754-1824) Bohemian soprano - Mozart wrote concert Bella Mia Fiamma (K 528). She gave 1st perf. of Beethoven's 'Ah, perfido' (Leipzig 1796). Bertramka was her summer home.

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - his birth (1770) German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - his birth (1770) German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van's broadwood fortepiano Engraving dated 1828

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van's broadwood fortepiano Engraving dated 1828

Beethoven's Broadwood Forte Piano Beethoven's broadwood forte piano (modern photo)

Beethoven's Broadwood Forte Piano Beethoven's broadwood forte piano (modern photo)

Ludwig van Beethoven at the piano. German composer. 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - at the piano. German composer 1770-1827

KREUTZER, Rodolphe - tomb at Père la Chaise Cemetery, Paris, 1997 [he is the one Beethoven dedicated his sonata to] French violinist & composer, 1766-1831

KREUTZER, Rodolphe - tomb at Père la Chaise Cemetery, Paris, 1997 [he is the one Beethoven dedicated his sonata to] French violinist & composer, 1766-1831

MOZART. Bertramka. Josefa Dusek (1754-1824) Bohemian soprano - Mozart wrote concert Bella Mia Fiamma (K 528). She gave 1st perf. of Beethoven's 'Ah, perfido' (Leipzig 1796). Betramka was her summer home.

MOZART. Bertramka. Josefa Dusek (1754-1824) Bohemian soprano - Mozart wrote concert Bella Mia Fiamma (K 528). She gave 1st perf. of Beethoven's 'Ah, perfido' (Leipzig 1796). Bertramka was her summer home.

BEETHOVEN (1770-1827) Piano Sonata Op.13 in C Minor, (Pathétique). Cover of 1810 edition, published in Vienna by

Printed score by Ludwig van BEETHOVEN of Piano Sonata Op.13 in C Minor, (Pathétique). First page of 1810 edition, published in Vienna by S.A. Steiner. Reads 'Grande Sonate Pathetique'. German composer, 17 December 1770- 26 March 1827

Beethoven, Ludwig van. By Waldmuller F.G. in 1823. Portrait executed after one sitting. B was'impatient with every passing minute,fuming & foaming around the room' Beethoven 1770-1827 German Composer. Ferdinand Georg Waldmuller 1793-1865

BEETHOVEN by J.K.Stieler. German composer (1770-1827). (Beethoven with Missa Solemnis 1819)

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van -Head in hands German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van -Head in hands German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van in the countryside after Leyendecker German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van in the countryside after Leyendecker German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - asleep at Piano Exhausted after the efforts of composing, B falls asleep and dreams a dream full of allegorical figures. After Leyendecker German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van at Piano Exhausted after the efforts of composing, B falls asleep and dreams a dream full of allegorical figures. After Leyendecker German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van with head in hands German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van with head in hands German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van with head in hands German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van with head in hands German composer 1770-1827

Ludwig van Beethoven drawing, 1817 by Kloeber German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van in 1817 by Kloeber German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van in 1817 by Kloeber German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van in 1817 by Kloeber German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van c. 1818 by Kloeber German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van c. 1818 by Kloeber German composer 1770-1827

Ludwig van Beethoven aged 16. German composer. 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van aged 16. German composer. 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van with signature German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van with signature German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van by Adolph V Menzel German composer 1770-1827 Artist von Menzel 1815-1905.

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van (1770-1827) Monument in Heiligenstadt by Weigl

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van (1770-1827) Monument in Heiligenstadt by Weigl

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van (1770-1827) Bust by Franz Klein, 1812

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van (1770-1827) Bust by Franz Klein, 1812

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van (1770-1827) Bust by Franz Klein, 1812

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van (1770-1827) Bust by Franz Klein, 1812

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van (1770-1827) In the countryside by M van Eyken

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van (1770-1827) In the countryside by M van Eyken

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van in 1804 by W J Mahler German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van in 1804 by W J Mahler German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van (1770-1827) by F G Waldmuller

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van (1770-1827) by F G Waldmuller

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) after Stainhauser by Scheffner c.1801

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van (1770-1827) after Stainhauser by Scheffner c.1801

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - in 1814 by Louis Letronne German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - in 1814 by Louis Letronne German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - as a young man German composer 1770-1827

Beethoven's 9th Symphony Beginning of 'An die Freude' German composer 1770-1827

Beethoven's 9th Symphony Beginning of 'An die Freude' German composer 1770-1827

Beethoven. Symphony No.9. Op125 D-minor Beethoven's dedication 1822-24. German composer 1770-1827

Beethoven. Symphony No.9. Op125 D-minor Beethoven's dedication 1822-24. German composer 1770-1827

Haydn & Heavenly Quartet 19th century fantasy of quartet in heaven with from l.to r. Beethoven, Schubert, Mozart and Haydn

Beethoven, Ludwig van by Wolf German composer 1770-1827

Beethoven, Ludwig van by Wolf German composer 1770-1827

SALIERI, Antonio by Fr. Rehherg Italian composer, conductor & teacher. 1750-1825.Pupils included Beethoven, Schubert, Hummel & Liszt

Beethoven. Fidelio draft score from Beethoven's sketch book. German composer 1770-1827

Beethoven. Fidelio draft score from Beethoven's sketch book. German composer 1770-1827

Karl Lichnowsky ( Prince ) - portrait of Beethoven 's benefactor ( until 1806 ) 1756-1814

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van (1770-1827) Piano Sonata Op.13 in C Minor, (Pathétique). First page of 1810 edition, published in Vienna by S.A. Steiner. Reads 'Grande Sonate Pathetique'

WAGNER conducting Beethoven's 9th Symphony in the Opera House at Bayreuth on 22 May, 1872 German composer & author, 1813-1883

WAGNER conducting Beethoven's 9th Symphony in the Opera House at Bayreuth on 22 May, 1872 German composer & author, 1813-1883

WAGNER conducting Beethoven's 9th Symphony in the Opera House at Bayreuth on 22 May, 1872 German composer & author, 1813-1883

WAGNER conducting Beethoven's 9th Symphony in the Opera House at Bayreuth on 22 May, 1872 German composer & author, 1813-1883

BEETHOVEN - Op.61 Violin Concerto German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - Op.61 Violin Concerto German composer 1770-1827

Beethoven by Schimonn c.1818-1819 Ludwig van Beethoven. 1770-1827. German composer

Jon Vickers as Fidelio in Beethoven's opera Canadian Tenor, b.1926. NO ADVERTS, NO CD COVERS.

Schroeder-Devrient, Wilhelmine 1804-1860- German soprano. Starred as Agathe by Weber. Leonore in Fidelio (1805) by Beethoven in Nov 1822- greatest triumph.

Schroeder-Devrient, Wilhelmine 1804-1860- German soprano. Starred as Agathe by Weber. Leonore in Fidelio (1805) by Beethoven in Nov 1822- greatest triumph.- created first Senta in Flying Dutchman

BEETHOVEN by J.K.Stieler. German composer (1770-1827). (Beethoven with Missa Solemnis 1819)

BEETHOVEN by J.K.Stieler. German composer (1770-1827). (Beethoven with Missa Solemnis 1819)

Beethoven by Schimonn c.1818-1819 Ludwig van Beethoven. 1770-1827. German composer

Beethoven by Schimonn c.1818-1819 Ludwig van Beethoven. 1770-1827. German composer

Beethoven by Schimonn c.1818-1819 Ludwig van Beethoven. 1770-1827. German composer

BEETHOVEN by Willibrord Josef Mahler. German composer (1770-1827)

Beethoven. Fidelio- scene from Act II from Wiener Hoftheater-Taschenbuch, 1815. Fidelio written 1804, revised 1805 and 1814.- Opera by Beethoven, libretto by J. Sonnleithner. Produced Theater an der Wien 1805, and Karntnertortheater 1814. Ludwig van Beethoven. 1770-1827.

Beethoven. Symphony No.3 Op 55 (Eroica) Titlepage, 1803 - showing original dedication to Napoleon crossed out German composer 1770-1827

Beethoven. Symphony No.3 Op 55 (Eroica) Titlepage, 1803 - showing original dedication to Napoleon crossed out German composer 1770-1827

Clemens Brentano 1778-1842 Brother of Beethoven's friend, Bettina

BRENTANO, Clemens 1778-1842 Brother of Beethoven's friend, Bettina

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van by Hans Best German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van by Hans Best German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van by H. Torggler German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van by H. Torggler German composer 1770-1827

Beethoven, Ludwig van. By Waldmuller F.G. in 1823. Portrait executed after one sitting. B was'impatient with every passing minute,fuming & foaming around the room' Beethoven 1770-1827 German Composer. Ferdinand Georg Waldmuller 1793-1865

Beethoven, Ludwig van. By Waldmuller F.G. in 1823. Portrait executed after one sitting. B was'impatient with every passing minute,fuming & foaming around the room' Beethoven 1770-1827 German Composer. Ferdinand Georg Waldmuller 1793-1865

BEETHOVEN by J.K.Stieler. German composer (1770-1827). (Beethoven with Missa Solemnis 1819)

BEETHOVEN by J.K.Stieler. German composer (1770-1827). (Beethoven with Missa Solemnis 1819)

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig .van - caricature with double bass. German composer, 17 December 1770- 26 March 1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - caricature wearing hat. German composer 17 December 1770- 26 March 1827

BEETHOVEN - Piano Room in his house at Bonn. (note death mask to the lef, surrounded by Beethoven memorabiliat) From old print. German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - Room of relics in his house at Bonn. (note death mask to the left) German composer 1770-1827

Ludwig van BEETHOVEN with Theresa of Brunswick. German composer 1770-1827. by S Macchiati - possibly the Immortal Beloved.

BEETHOVEN with Theresa of Brunswick by S Macchiati German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van ms of first page of 'Razumovsky' Quartet, in E minor, Op 59, no.2, 1806 German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van ms of first page of 'Razumovsky' Quartet, in E minor, Op 59, no.2, 1806 German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN by Willibrord Josef Mahler. German composer (1770-1827)

MAHLER, Gustav conducting Beethoven's 9th Symphony at Strassburg, 1905. Austrian composer, 1860-1911

MAHLER, Gustav conducting Beethoven's 9th Symphony at Strassburg, 1905. Austrian composer, 1860-1911

Beethoven 5th Symphony - opening bars Op.67. Written in Beethoven's handwriting German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN score Page from ms of original score of 5th Symphony (1808) German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN. 9th Symphony - score German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN. 9th Symphony - score German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN statue by Max Klinger German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN statue by Max Klinger German composer 1770-1827

Beethoven bust by Carl Seffner in Leipzig Gewandhaus Beethoven 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van, in Naples Conservatorio Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827). German Composer. By Celene Rosen

BEETHOVEN by Willibrord Josef Mahler. German composer (1770-1827)

BEETHOVEN - Memorial Beethovenplatz, Vienna German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - Memorial Beethovenplatz, Vienna German composer 1770-1827

THIELEMANN, Christian German conductor. Rehearsing Beethoven's 6th Symphony, LA Philharmonia.

BEETHOVEN - House in Vienna where he lived. German composer 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. Pasqualatin Haus, Molker Bastei 8.

BEETHOVEN - House in Vienna where he lived PasqualatinHaus, Molker Bastei 8 German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - Heiligenstadter Testament Haus Courtyard. German composer 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827

BEETHOVEN - Heiligenstadter-Testament Haus Courtyard German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - Heiligenstadter-Testament Haus Probusgasse 6, Heiligenstadt German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - Heiligenstadter-Testament Haus Probusgasse 6, Heiligenstadt German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - Residence at Pfarr Platz 2, Heiligenstadt, Vienna, Austria. German composer 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827

BEETHOVEN - Residence Pfarr Platz 2, Heligenstadt German composer 1770-1827

Ludwig van Beethoven - Eroica House, Vienna, Austria. House where B composed 'Eroica' Symphony (no.3). German composer, 17 December 1770- 26 March 1827. Doblinger Haupstrasse 92, Oberdobling.

BEETHOVEN - Eroica Haus House where he composed the 'Eroica' Symphony (no.3). Doblinger Haupstrasse 92, Oberdobling. German composer 1770-1827

Ludwig van Beethoven - Café Frauenhuber. A favourite haunt of Beethoven's. Himmelpfortgasse 6, Innere Stadt. German composer 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827

BEETHOVEN - Café Frauenhuber A favourite haunt of Beethoven's. Himmelpfortgasse 6, Innere Stadt German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - Tombstone Central Cemetery, Vienna German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - Tombstone Central Cemetery, Vienna German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - Tombstone and SCHUBERT - Tombstone, and MOZART memorial. in Vienna Central Cemetery

BEETHOVEN - Tombstone and SCHUBERT - Tombstone, and MOZART memorial. in Vienna Central Cemetery

Ludwig van Beethoven composing the 'Pastoral' Symphony, using quill pen to write scores. Painted after W. Fassbender. German composer (1770-1827).

BEETHOVEN, composing the 'Pastoral' Symphony after W Fassbender. German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - score of 5th Symphony Page from ms of original score of 5th Symphony (1808) German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - score of 5th Symphony Page from ms of original score of 5th Symphony (1808) German composer 1770-1827

Archduke RUDOLPH / Rudolf of Habsburg, Beethoven wrote 'Missa solemnis' for his installation as Archbishop of Olomouc (1820, finished two years too late).

RUDOLPH of Habsburg, Archduke Pupil of Anton Teyber, later of Beethoven who wrote 'Missa solemnis' for his installation of Archbishop of Olomouc (1820, finished two years too late). Austrian amateur musician (1788-1831).

Beethoven. Fidelio- scene from Act II from Wiener Hoftheater-Taschenbuch, 1815. Fidelio written 1804, revised 1805 and 1814.- Opera by Beethoven, libretto by J. Sonnleithner. Produced Theater an der Wien 1805, and Karntnertortheater 1814. Ludwig van Beethoven. 1770-1827.

GOETHE, with composers he inspired, Musica, 1906 L-R: Liszt, Beethoven, Meyerbeer, Berliioz, Gounod, Schumannn, R Wagner

GOETHE, with composers he inspired, Musica, 1906 L-R: Liszt, Beethoven, Meyerbeer, Berliioz, Gounod, Schumannn, R Wagner

Beethoven's Erard piano. German composer, 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN's Erard Piano German composer 1770-1827

Beethoven's Graf piano. German composer, 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN's Graf Piano German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN. Title-page of Eroica score Note crossed out dedication to Napoleon German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN. Title-page of Eroica score Note crossed out dedication to Napoleon German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, composing the 'Pastoral' Symphony after W Fassbender. German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van, in Naples Conservatorio Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827). German Composer. By Celene Rosen

BEETHOVEN's house in Nussdorf by Felix Riedel, 1915 German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN's house in Nussdorf by Felix Riedel, 1915 German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - Women - Bettina von ARNIM née Brentano (1785-1859) by Johann Carl Arnold

BEETHOVEN - Women - Bettina von ARNIM née Brentano (1785-1859) by Johann Carl Arnold

Hoffmann, Josef 1876-1957 Josef Hoffmann born Cracow died \\los Angeles. lst appeared in public aged 6. When 10 played with Berlin Philh - Beethoven`s Concerto No.1. Casimir Hoffmann - father of Josef and pianist as well

BEETHOVEN, memorial in Beethovenplatz, Vienna German composer 1770-1827

LOBKOWITZ, F J M von Austrian Art Patron, 1772-1816. Dedicatee of BEETHOVEN's Quartets (Op18 & 74), Symphonies 3, 5 & 6, Triple Concerto and Song Cycle - An die ferne Geliebte

LOBKOWITZ, F J M von Austrian Art Patron, 1772-1816. Dedicatee of BEETHOVEN's Quartets (Op18 & 74), Symphonies 3, 5 & 6, Triple Concerto and Song Cycle - An die ferne Geliebte

LOUIS FERDINAND, Prince of Prussia, 1722-1806 Nephew of Frederick the Great. Amateur Musician and Composer. Dedicatee of BEETHOVEN'S 3rd Piano Concerto.

LOUIS FERDINAND, Prince of Prussia, 1722-1806 Nephew of Frederick the Great. Amateur Musician and Composer. Dedicatee of BEETHOVEN'S 3rd Piano Concerto.

Ludwig van Beethoven memorial statue in Beethovenplatz, Vienna. German composer 1770-1827.

BEETHOVEN - memorial statue in Beethovenplatz, Vienna German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - bust, in Capodimonte Museum, Naples German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - bust, in Capodimonte Museum, Naples German composer 1770-1827

Ludwig van BEETHOVEN's ear-trumpets German composer, 17 December 1770- 26 March 1827. Beethoven suffered from deafness most of his life

BEETHOVEN's ear-trumpets Beethoven suffered from deafness most of his life German composer 1770-1827

BREUNUNG, Stephan von (1774-1827) Friend of BEETHOVEN, during his youth unsigned lithograph

BREUNUNG, Stephan von (1774-1827) Friend of BEETHOVEN, during his youth unsigned lithograph

GERMANY - BADEN-BADEN By W Scheuchzer Beethoven

GERMANY - BADEN-BADEN By W Scheuchzer Beethoven

BRIDGETOWER, George Augustus P (c.1779-1860) For a concert given by the coloured British violinist G.P.Bridgetower Beethoven wrote, in May 1803, the celebrated 'Kreutzer Sonata', Op.47 Water-colour, unsigned

LEHMANN, Lotte - as Fidelio in BEETHOVEN's 'Fidelio' German, later American Soprano, 1888-1976

LEHMANN, Lotte - as Fidelio in BEETHOVEN's 'Fidelio' German, later American Soprano, 1888-1976

MILDER-HAUPTMANN, Anna. Austrian Soprano, 1785-1838. Performed in Berlin and Vienna. BEETHOVEN wrote the part of Leonora for her. Stipple Engraving by D Weiss, after S von Perger

MILDER-HAUPTMANN, Anna - Austrian soprano, 1785-1838. Performed in Berlin and Vienna. BEETHOVEN wrote the part of Leonora for her. Stipple engraving by D Weiss, after S von Perger

BEETHOVEN - House in Vienna where he died in Schwarzspannierstrasse German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - House in Vienna where he died in Schwarzspannierstrasse German composer 1770-1827

BRIDGETOWER, George Augustus P (c.1779-1860) For a concert given by the British violinist G.P.Bridgetower Beethoven wrote, in May 1803, the celebrated 'Kreutzer Sonata', Op.47 Water-colour, unsigned

KREUTZER, Rudolphe French Violinist, 1766-1831. Beethoven wrote the 'Kreutzer Sonata' for him.

KREUTZER, Rudolphe French Violinist, 1766-1831. Beethoven wrote the 'Kreutzer Sonata' for him.

Leo TOLSTOY - with his daughter, Alexandra playing a piece by Beethoven, on the piano. (From Musica, 1908) Russian Novelist. Tolstoi

TOLSTOY - with his daughter, Alexandra playing a piece by Beethoven, on the piano. (From Musica, 1908) Russian Novelist

Beethovens workroom- Schwarzpanierhaus1827 Vienna in Schwarzpanierhaus byJN Hoechle,1827 Beethoven, Ludwig-1770-1827 German composer.

Beethovens workroom- Schwarzpanierhaus1827 Vienna in Schwarzpanierhaus byJN Hoechle,1827 Beethoven, Ludwig-1770-1827 German composer.

Countess Giulietta GUICCIARDI - pupil of Beethoven. One of his greatest loves. German composer, 1770-1827.

BEETHOVEN - WOMEN Countess Giulietta GUICCIARDI - pupil of Beethoven. One of his greatest loves.

Countess Therese von BRUNSWICK. Cousin of Giulietta GUICCIARDI. Great Love of Beethoven. German composer, 1770-1827. Possible candidate for the 'Immortal Beloved' to whom B wrote.

BEETHOVEN - WOMEN Countess Therese von BRUNSWICK. Cousin of Giulietta GUICCIARDI. Great Love of Beethoven She was the 'Immortal Beloved' to whom B wrote.

HOLZ, Karl Austrian Violinist, 1798-1858. Played in quartet with SCHUPPANZIGH and took part in first performances of BEETHOVEN's last string quartets.

HOLZ, Karl Austrian Violinist, 1798-1858. Played in quartet with SCHUPPANZIGH and took part in first performances of BEETHOVEN's last string quartets.

BEETHOVEN, composing the 'Pastoral' Symphony after W Fassbender. German composer 1770-1827

Beethoven Composing his Symphonies in countryside Ludwig van Beethoven 1770-1827, German Composer. by L. Balestrieri

Haydn & Heavenly Quartet 19th century fantasy of quartet in heaven with from l.to r. Beethoven, Schubert, Mozart and Haydn

Marie Leopoldine Pachler-Koschak - portrait - Austrian pianist - 1792-1855 - admirer of Beethoven and friend of Schubert

Marie Leopoldine Pachler-Koschak - portrait - Austrian pianist - 1792-1855 - admirer of Beethoven and friend of Schubert

SIRKIA, Raimo - in BEETHOVEN's 'Fidelio' Performance at Savonlinna Opera Festival, Finland

SIRKIA, Raimo - in BEETHOVEN's 'Fidelio' Performance at Savonlinna Opera Festival, Finland

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van by Hans Best German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, composing the 'Pastoral' Symphony after W Fassbender. German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN by Katzaroff German composer (1770-1827)

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van Caricature by J.P Lyser

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van conducting Caricature by Bithorn

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van Caricature by J.P Lyser

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - at the piano German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig aged 28 (1770-1827) by Josef Krekuber 1865

BEETHOVEN and blind lady German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van. By Woolf Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827). German Composer

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van by H. Torggler German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - with one hand on head. German composer (1770-1827)

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, composing the 'Pastoral' Symphony after W Fassbender. German composer 1770-1827

Caricature of Ludwig van Beethoven in the streets of Vienna by J. P. Lyser. German composer (1770-1827).

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van by H. Torggler German composer 1770-1827

Beethoven, Ludwig van. By Waldmuller F.G. in 1823. Portrait executed after one sitting. B was'impatient with every passing minute,fuming & foaming around the room' Beethoven 1770-1827 German Composer. Ferdinand Georg Waldmuller 1793-1865

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van- by Willibrord Josef Mahler. German composer (1770-1827)

BEETHOVEN, composing the 'Pastoral' Symphony after W Fassbender. German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van. By Woolf Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827). German Composer

Beethoven by Schimonn c.1818-1819 Ludwig van Beethoven. 1770-1827. German composer

BRAHMS in Heaven with other composers - by Böhler top, l-r: HAYDN; WEBER; WAGNER; BACH; BEETHOVEN; MOZART; GLUCK; HANDEL. below: BRAHMS; SCHUMANN; BRUCKNER; MENDELSSOHN; SCHUBERT; LISZT; BULOW; BERLIOZ

BRAHMS arriving in Heaven with other composers and being greeted by those who have died before him - by Böhler top, l-r: HAYDN; WEBER; WAGNER; BACH; BEETHOVEN; MOZART; GLUCK; HANDEL. below: BRAHMS; SCHUMANN; BRUCKNER; MENDELSSOHN; SCHUBERT; LISZT; BULOW; BERLIOZ

BEETHOVEN - memorial statue in Beethovenplatz, Vienna German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - bust, in Capodimonte Museum, Naples German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van German composer 1770-1827

Beethoven, Ludwig van. By Waldmuller F.G. in 1823. Portrait executed after one sitting. B was'impatient with every passing minute,fuming & foaming around the room' Beethoven 1770-1827 German Composer. Ferdinand Georg Waldmuller 1793-1865

Beethoven by Schimonn c.1818-1819 Ludwig van Beethoven. 1770-1827. German composer

MENUHIN, Yehudi & Diana, with Otto KLEMPERER, 1966, at EMI recording session at the Kingsway Hall, London, listening to a playback of BEETHOVEN's Violin Concerto, American-British Violinist, 1916-1999

MENUHIN, Yehudi & Diana, with Otto KLEMPERER, 1966 listening to a playback of BEETHOVEN's Violin Concerto, at EMI recording session at the Kingsway Hall, London American Violinist, 1916-1999

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - at the piano German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig aged 28 (1770-1827) by Josef Krekuber 1865

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - by J.K.Stieler. German composer (1770-1827). (Beethoven with Missa Solemnis 1819)

Beethoven by Schimonn c.1818-1819 Ludwig van Beethoven. 1770-1827. German composer

Beethoven, Ludwig van. By Waldmuller F.G. in 1823. Portrait executed after one sitting. B was'impatient with every passing minute,fuming & foaming around the room' Beethoven 1770-1827 German Composer. Ferdinand Georg Waldmuller 1793-1865

BEETHOVEN - bust, in Capodimonte Museum, Naples German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van. By Woolf Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827). German Composer

BEETHOVEN, composing the 'Pastoral' Symphony after W Fassbender. German composer 1770-1827

Violin and Piano 'Kreutzer Sonata' by R. Prinet. Painting late 19th century or early 20th century showing man with violin and woman at piano embracing. (Love and the piano). Beethoven

Ludwig van BEETHOVEN aged 16 German composer 1770-1827

Beethoven in the streets of Vienna by J.P.Lyser (caricature) German composer 1770-1827

Beethoven in the streets of Vienna by J.P.Lyser (caricature) German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN -handwritten score of Corialan Overture op.62, 1807. German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN -handwritten score of Corialan Overture op.62, 1807. German composer 1770-1827

Ludwig van Beethoven as a young man. German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, L van - portrait German composer 1770-1827

Beethoven - Symphony no VII 1867 edition NOTE - top cover is separate from rest of score. Divides into 2 sections ending on page 96 and beginning on p.97. Please turn pages with care as brittle. Please report any tears. NO SELLOTAPE OR STICKY MATERIAL TO BE USED

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van by Adolph V Menzel German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - House in Vienna where he died in Schwarzspannierstrasse 6th March 1827 German composer 1770-1827

Beethovens workroom- Schwarzpanierhaus1827 Vienna in Schwarzpanierhaus byJN Hoechle,1827 Beethoven, Ludwig-1770-1827 German composer.

BEETHOVEN - bust, in Capodimonte Museum, Naples German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - bust, in Capodimonte Museum, Naples German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - by J.K.Stieler. German composer (1770-1827). (Beethoven with Missa Solemnis 1819)

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van by Adolph V Menzel German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN by Katzaroff German composer (1770-1827)

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van Caricature by J.P Lyser

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - caricature. German composer 17 December 1770- 26 March 1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - at night - caricature - moonlight in sky. German composer 17 December 1770- 26 March 1827

Beethoven by Schimonn c.1818-1819 Ludwig van Beethoven. 1770-1827. German composer

BEETHOVEN statue by Max Klinger German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van by Hans Best German composer 1770-1827

Beethoven Composing his Symphonies in countryside Ludwig van Beethoven 1770-1827, German Composer. by L. Balestrieri

Kirsten Flagstad as Leonore in Beethoven 's Fidelio. Norwegian soprano 1895-1962.

HOFFMANN, Josef 1876-1957 Josef Hoffmann born Cracow died Los Angeles. lst appeared in public aged 6. When 10 played with Berlin Philh - Beethoven`s Concerto No.1. Second director of Curtis Institute, Pennsylvania. Casimir Hoffmann - father of Josef and pianist as well

Beethovens workroom- Schwarzpanierhaus1827 Vienna in Schwarzpanierhaus byJN Hoechle,1827 Beethoven, Ludwig-1770-1827 German composer.

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van c. 1818 by Kloeber German composer 1770-1827

Ludwing van Beethoven in his room at Lichnovsky Palace in Graetz by Josef Kalous. German composer 1770-1827

Beethoven, Ludwing van by Josef Kalous in his room at Lichanovsky Palace in Graetz. German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - New Year's card, 1804 to Baroness Dorotea Ertmann. Angel German composer 1770-1827. Card showing two putti playing LYRE.

BEETHOVEN - women - New Year's card, 1804 to Baroness Dorotea Ertmann. Showing 2 putti playing LYRE German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van from a drawing by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van from a drawing by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - Memorial in Bonn German composer 1770-1827 Photograph by N Lebrecht

BEETHOVEN - Memorial in Bonn German composer 1770-1827 Photograph by N Lebrecht

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van by CH Heckel in 1815 German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van by CH Heckel in 1815 German composer 1770-1827

Beethoven, Ludwig van - Monument by Max Klinger Gewandhause, Leipzig

Beethoven, Ludwig van - Monument by Max Klinger Gewandhause, Leipzig German composer 1770-1827

GRILLPARZER, Franz Costumes for """Ein treuer Diener seines Herrn"" produced at Brunswick Opera House. 1856. Designer - Franschescini. Grillparzer, Franz (1791 - 1872). Austrian poet and dramatist. Friend of Beethoven & Schubert"

GRILLPARZER, Franz Costumes for """Ein treuer Diener seines Herrn"" produced at Brunswick Opera House. 1856. Designer - Franschescini. Grillparzer, Franz (1791 - 1872). Austrian poet and dramatist. Friend of Beethoven & Schubert"

Beethoven's life face Mask made in 1812 while Beethoven was working on 7th Symphony. Mould made by Franz Klein. German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - Life Mask made in 1812 while B was working on 7th Symphony. Mould made by Franz Klein. German composer 1770-1827 German composer 1770-1827

Ludwig van Beethoven's life mask made in 1812 while Beethoven was working on 7th Symphony. Mould made by Franz Klein. German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - Life Mask made in 1812 while B was working on 7th Symphony. Mould made by Franz Klein. German composer 1770-1827 German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - Life Mask made in 1812 while B was working on 7th Symphony. Mould made by Franz Klein. German composer 1770-1827 German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - Life Mask made in 1812 while B was working on 7th Symphony. Mould made by Franz Klein. German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - Life Mask made in 1812 while B was working on 7th Symphony. Mould made by Franz Klein. German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van -Life Mask made in 1812 while B was working on 7th Symphony. Mould made by Franz Klein. German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - Life Mask made in 1812 while B was working on 7th Symphony. Mould made by Franz Klein. German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - Life Mask made in 1812 while B was working on 7th Symphony. Mould made by Franz Klein. German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - as a young man German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - as a young man German composer 1770-1827

"Johann Strauss II as ""Der Walzerkönig"" (King of the Waltz). In the background; Beethoven, Haydn, Mozart, Schubert, Wagner, Brahms, Offenbach, Verdi and Bruckner. Austrian composer, conductor and violinist" 1825-1899

STRAUSS, J. """Der Walzerkönig"" (of the world). In the background; Beethoven, Haydn, Mozart, Schubert, Wagner, Brahms, Offenbach, Verdi and Bruckner. Austrian composer, conductor and violinist (1804-1849)"

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - with one hand on head. German composer (1770-1827)

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van by Hans Best German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van Life mask (front view),while B was working on 7th Symphony. Mould made by Franz Klein in presentation case given by T.B.Knott. German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van Life mask (front view),while B was working on 7th Symphony. Mould made by Franz Klein - in presentation case given by T.B.Knott. German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van Life mask (side view) while B was working on 7th Symphony. Mould made by Franz Klein in presentation case given by T.B. Knott. German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van Life mask (side view)while B was working on 7th Symphony. Mould made by Franz Klein - in presentation case given by T.B. Knott. German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van Mask German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van Mask German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van Portrait by Hans Temple.angel German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van Portrait by Hans Temple German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van Portrait by Hans Temple German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van Portrait by Hans Temple German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van c. 1818 by Kloeber German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van by Hans Best German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - Tombstone and SCHUBERT - Tombstone, and MOZART memorial. in Vienna Central Cemetery

BEETHOVEN - Memorial Beethovenplatz, Vienna German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN statue by Max Klinger German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN by Willibrord Josef Mahler. German composer (1770-1827)

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van German composer 1770-1827

Beethoven, Ludwing van by Josef Kalous in his room at Lichanovsky Palace in Graetz. German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - Life Mask made in 1812 while B was working on 7th Symphony. Mould made by Franz Klein. German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN drawing by Karl Bauer German composer 1770-1827-Ludwig van Beethoven

MAHLER, Gustav conducting Beethoven's 9th Symphony at Strassburg, 1905. Austrian composer, 1860-1911

INSTRUMENT - KEYBOARD - FORTEPIANO David Winston of the Period Piano Company restoring the Beethoven Broadwood Fortepiano

BEETHOVEN and birthplace German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN and birthplace German composer 1770-1827

"LISZT, Franz, Hungarian pianist and composer, at piano with Mary HARKNES (later Arma SENKRAH) (Am.violinist:1885-1900). Playing Beethoven's ""Spring Sonata"". Photo taken by L.Held, 31 July 1885. When Liszt was in England." 22 October 1811 - 31 July 1886.

LISZT, Franz at piano with Mary HARKNES (later "Arma SENKRAH) (Am.violinist:1885-1900). Playing Beethoven's ""Spring Sonata"". Photo taken by L.Held, 31 July 1885. Hungarian pianist and composer (1811-1886)"

LISZT, Franz at piano with Mary HARKNES (later "Arma SENKRAH) (Am.violinist:1885-1900). Playing Beethoven's ""Spring Sonata"". Photo taken by L.Held, 31 July 1885. Hungarian pianist and composer (1811-1886)"

LISZT, Franz at piano with Mary HARKNES (later "Arma SENKRAH) (Am.violinist:1885-1900). Playing Beethoven's ""Spring Sonata"". Photo taken by L.Held, 31 July 1885. Hungarian pianist and composer (1811-1886)"

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - portrait German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - portrait German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - portrait German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - portrait German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van by H. Torggler German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - Life Mask made in 1812 while B was working on 7th Symphony. Mould made by Franz Klein German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van by H. Torggler German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van by H. Torggler German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig by J.K. Stieler Beethoven holding Missa Solemnis 1819

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - Life Mask made in 1812 while B was working on 7th Symphony. Mould made by Franz Klein. German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van Portrait by Hans Temple German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, composing the 'Pastoral' Symphony after W Fassbender. German composer 1770-1827

Beethoven Composing his Symphonies in countryside Ludwig van Beethoven 1770-1827, German Composer. by L. Balestrieri

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - with one hand on head. German composer (1770-1827)

Beethoven by Schimonn c.1818-1819 Ludwig van Beethoven. 1770-1827. German composer

BEETHOVEN and blind lady German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig by J.K. Stieler Beethoven holding Missa Solemnis 1819

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig by J.K. Stieler Beethoven holding Missa Solemnis 1819

Beethoven, Ludwig van. By Waldmuller F.G. in 1823. Portrait executed after one sitting. B was'impatient with every passing minute,fuming & foaming around the room' Beethoven 1770-1827 German Composer. Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller 1793-1865

BEETHOVEN, composing the 'Pastoral' Symphony after W Fassbender. German composer 1770-1827

Beethoven Composing his Symphonies in countryside Ludwig van Beethoven 1770-1827, German Composer. by L. Balestrieri

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig by J.K. Stieler Beethoven holding Missa Solemnis 1819

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van Portrait by Hans Temple German composer 1770-1827

Beethoven Composing his Symphonies in countryside Ludwig van Beethoven 1770-1827, German Composer. by L. Balestrieri

BEETHOVEN, composing the 'Pastoral' Symphony after W Fassbender. German composer 1770-1827

Beethoven, Ludwig van. By Waldmuller F.G. in 1823. Portrait executed after one sitting. B was'impatient with every passing minute,fuming & foaming around the room' Beethoven 1770-1827 German Composer. Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller 1793-1865

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - at the piano German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - as a young man German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - Life Mask made in 1812 while B was working on 7th Symphony. Mould made by Franz Klein. German composer 1770-1827

Ludwig van Beethoven - Composing at the piano. Sketch by Alois Kolb. German composer 17 December 1770- 26 March 1827

BEETHOVEN, L - Composing at the piano Sketch by Alois Kolb German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, L - Composing at the piano Sketch by Alois Kolb German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, L - Composing at the piano Sketch by Alois Kolb German composer 1770-1827

Ludwig van Beethoven profiel. Silhouette age 16 by J V Neesen. German composer 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. Cut-out

BEETHOVEN drawing by Karl Bauer German composer 1770-1827-Ludwig van Beethoven

Ludwig van Beethoven's organ that he played at the age of 11, from the Minorites Church in Bonn. German composer (1770-1827).

BEETHOVEN - organ that he played, aged 11 Organ from the Minorites Church in Bonn. German composer 1770-1827

BROUWENSTIJN, Gré - as Leonore in BEETHOVEN's 'Fidelio' Dutch Soprano, b.1915

BROUWENSTIJN, Gré - as Leonore in BEETHOVEN's 'Fidelio' Dutch Soprano, b.1915

BROUWENSTIJN, Gré - as Leonore in BEETHOVEN's 'Fidelio' Dutch Soprano, b.1915

BROUWENSTIJN, Gré - as Leonore in BEETHOVEN's 'Fidelio' Dutch Soprano, b.1915

Ferdinand Ries, portrait. Austrian composer, 1784-1838. Pupil of Beethoven Lithograph by Hove

RIES, Ferdinand Austrian Composer, 1784-1838. Pupil of Beethoven Lithograph by Hove

RIES, Ferdinand Austrian Composer, 1784-1838. Pupil of Beethoven

RIES, Ferdinand Austrian Composer, 1784-1838. Pupil of Beethoven

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - by W Fassbender German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - by W Fassbender German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - by W Fassbender German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - by W Fassbender German composer 1770-1827

LEPPARD, Raymond - CTS Studios, Nov 1994 Recording session with RPO of Beethoven's 9th Symphony #8 English conductor and harpsichordist b.1927

LEPPARD, Raymond - CTS Studios, Nov 1994 Recording session with RPO of Beethoven's 9th Symphony #8 English conductor and harpsichordist b.1927

LEPPARD, Raymond - CTS Studios, Nov 1994 Recording session with RPO of Beethoven's 9th Symphony #8 English conductor and harpsichordist b.1927

Gyorgy PAUK, Ralph KIRSHBAUM & Peter FRANKL Henry Wood Hall, March 1993. Rehearsal with Royal Philharmonic Orchestra of Beethoven's Triple Concerto. Hungarian -born British violinist b.1936, American cellist b. 1946, Hungarian pianist b.1935

PAUK, Gyorgy, Ralph KIRSCHBAUM & Peter FRANKL Henry Wood Hall, March 1993. Rehearsal with RPO of Beethoven's Triple Concerto. #2 Hungarian -born British violinist b.1936, American cellist b. 1946, Hungarian pianist b.1935

PAUK, Gyorgy, Ralph KIRSCHBAUM & Peter FRANKL Henry Wood Hall, March 1993. Rehearsal with RPO of Beethoven's Triple Concerto. #2 Hungarian -born British violinist b.1936, American cellist b. 1946, Hungarian pianist b.1935

PAUK, Gyorgy, Ralph KIRSCHBAUM & Peter FRANKL Henry Wood Hall, March 1993. Rehearsal with RPO of Beethoven's Triple Concerto. #2 Hungarian -born British violinist b.1936, American cellist b. 1946, Hungarian pianist b.1935

RATTLE, Simon rehearsing with L.A. Philharmonic Los Angeles, Jan 6 1988 #32/1 English Conductor (b.1955)

RATTLE, Simon rehearsing with L.A. Philharmonic Los Angeles, Jan 6 1988 #32/1 English Conductor (b.1955)

MESSIAEN, Olivier - with DORATI, Antal at Beethovenhalle, Bonn, September 1986. Rehearsing for performance of Messiaen's 'Trois Liturgiques' French Composer, 1908-1992 #7A

MESSIAEN, Olivier - with DORATI, Antal at Beethovenhalle, Bonn, September 1986. Rehearsing for performance of Messiaen's 'Trois Liturgiques' French Composer, 1908-1992 #7A

MESSIAEN, Olivier - with DORATI, Antal at Beethovenhalle, Bonn, September 1986. Rehearsing for performance of Messiaen's 'Trois Liturgiques' French Composer, 1908-1992 #7A

BEETHOVEN - FIDELIO Wilhelmine SCHRÖDER-DEVRIENT (German Soprano, 1804-1860) as Fidelio in 1822 German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - FIDELIO Wilhelmine SCHRÖDER-DEVRIENT (German Soprano, 1804-1860) as Fidelio in 1822 German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - FIDELIO Wilhelmine SCHRÖDER-DEVRIENT (German Soprano, 1804-1860) as Fidelio in 1822 German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - FIDELIO Wilhelmine SCHRÖDER-DEVRIENT (German Soprano, 1804-1860) as Fidelio in 1822 German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - Heilgenstadt Testament, 1802 3rd Page signed and sealed by Beethoven. Written by B.in despair as his deafness increased. German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - Heilgenstadt Testament, 1802 3rd Page signed and sealed by Beethoven. Written by B.in despair as his deafness increased. German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - Heilgenstadt Testament, 1802 3rd Page signed and sealed by Beethoven. Written by B.in despair as his deafness increased. German composer 1770-1827

ORCH - VIENNA PHILHARMONIC - programme 1842 for concert 27/11/1842 at Hof-Operntheaters. Conducted by O Nicolai. Music by Mozart, Spohr, Beethoven singers: J Staudigl; J Lutzer; Hasselt-Barth

ORCH - VIENNA PHILHARMONIC - programme 1842 for concert 27/11/1842 at Hof-Operntheaters. Conducted by O Nicolai. Music by Mozart, Spohr, Beethoven singers: J Staudigl; J Lutzer; Hasselt-Barth

ORCH - VIENNA PHILHARMONIC - programme 1842 for concert 27/11/1842 at Hof-Operntheaters. Conducted by O Nicolai. Music by Mozart, Spohr, Beethoven singers: J Staudigl; J Lutzer; Hasselt-Barth

ORCH - VIENNA PHILHARMONIC - programme 1842 for concert 27/11/1842 at Hof-Operntheaters. Conducted by O Nicolai. Music by Mozart, Spohr, Beethoven singers: J Staudigl; J Lutzer; Hasselt-Barth

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van's broadwood piano

Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, German baritone, as Pizarro in Beethoven's opera 'Fidelio', 26th July 1978. b.1925

LUDWIG, Christa as Leonore in BEETHOVEN's """Fidelio"". Bavarian State Opera. German Soprano, b.1928. Married Walter Berry"

LUDWIG, Christa as Leonore in BEETHOVEN's """Fidelio"" with Marcel CORDES as Son Fernando. Bavarian State Opera, 1963. German Soprano, b.1928. Married Walter Berry"

BEETHOVEN - FIDELIO - Act II, Scene viii Illustration of Pizarro's aria, 'Du gräbst in der Cisterne, sehr schnell für ihn ein Grab' Advertisement for Leibig's Meat Extract, late 19thC

BEETHOVEN - FIDELIO - Act II, Scene viii Illustration of Pizarro's aria, 'Die Rache werd'ich kühlen' Advertisement for Leibig's Meat Extract, late 19thC

BEETHOVEN - FIDELIO - Act II, Scene viii Illustration of Pizarro's aria, 'Die Rache werd'ich kühlen' Advertisement for Leibig's Meat Extract, late 19thC

BEETHOVEN - FIDELIO - Act II, Scene viii Illustration of Pizarro's aria, 'Die Rache werd'ich kühlen' Advertisement for Leibig's Meat Extract, late 19thC

BEETHOVEN - FIDELIO - Act II, Scene viii Illustration of Pizarro's aria, 'Die Rache werd'ich kühlen' Advertisement for Leibig's Meat Extract, late 19thC

BEETHOVEN. Heiligenstadt - Beethoven's house in Heiligenstadt. German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - in Vienna - drawings by P Lyser German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - in Vienna - drawings by P Lyser German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - in Vienna - drawings by P Lyser German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - in Vienna - drawings by P Lyser German composer 1770-1827

Haydn & Heavenly Quartet 19th century fantasy of quartet in heaven with from l.to r. Beethoven, Schubert, Mozart and Haydn

Haydn & Heavenly Quartet 19th century fantasy of quartet in heaven with from l.to r. Beethoven, Schubert, Mozart and Haydn

BEETHOVEN's house in Heiligenstadt, Vienna German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN's house in Heiligenstadt, Vienna German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN's house in Heiligenstadt, Vienna German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN's house in Heiligenstadt, Vienna German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - FIDELIO - Act III, Scene vii Illustration of Florestan's aria, 'Deine Treu'erhielt mein Leben' Advertisement for Leibig's Meat Extract, late 19thC

BEETHOVEN - FIDELIO - Act III, Scene vii Illustration of Florestan's aria, 'Deine Treu'erhielt mein Leben' Advertisement for Leibig's Meat Extract, late 19thC

BEETHOVEN - FIDELIO - Act III, Scene vii Illustration of Florestan's aria, 'Deine Treu'erhielt mein Leben' Advertisement for Leibig's Meat Extract, late 19thC

BEETHOVEN - FIDELIO - Act III, Scene vii Illustration of Florestan's aria, 'Deine Treu'erhielt mein Leben' Advertisement for Leibig's Meat Extract, late 19thC

BEETHOVEN - FIDELIO - Act I, Scene iv Illustration of Rocco's aria, 'Sie liebt ihn, es ist klar. Ja Mädchen, er wird dein' Advertisement for Leibig's Meat Extract, late 19thC

BEETHOVEN - FIDELIO - Act I, Scene iv Illustration of Rocco's aria, 'Sie liebt ihn, es ist klar. Ja Mädchen, er wird dein' Advertisement for Leibig's Meat Extract, late 19thC

BEETHOVEN - FIDELIO - Act I, Scene iv Illustration of Rocco's aria, 'Sie liebt ihn, es ist klar. Ja Mädchen, er wird dein' Advertisement for Leibig's Meat Extract, late 19thC

BEETHOVEN - FIDELIO - Act I, Scene iv Illustration of Rocco's aria, 'Sie liebt ihn, es ist klar. Ja Mädchen, er wird dein' Advertisement for Leibig's Meat Extract, late 19thC

Ludwig van Beethoven seated on hillside holding score and seeking further inspiration .German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - seated on hillside German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - seated on hillside German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - seated on hillside German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, by his house in Nussdorf German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, by his house in Nussdorf German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, by his house in Nussdorf German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, by his house in Nussdorf German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - with Teresa of Brunswick (eternal beloved) drawn by S Macchiati

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - with Teresa of Brunswick (eternal beloved) drawn by S Macchiati

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - with Teresa of Brunswick (eternal beloved) drawn by S Macchiati

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - with Teresa of Brunswick (eternal beloved) drawn by S Macchiati

BEETHOVEN - piano sonata in C# Minor, Op27, no.2 autograph score, 1801 German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - piano sonata in C# Minor, Op27, no.2 autograph score, 1801 German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - piano sonata in C# Minor, Op27, no.2 autograph score, 1801 German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - piano sonata in C# Minor, Op27, no.2 autograph score, 1801 German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - FIDELIO - Act III, Scene iii Illustration of Leonore's aria, 'Tödt'erst sein Weib' Advertisement for Leibig's Meat Extract, late 19thC

BEETHOVEN - FIDELIO - Act III, Scene iii Illustration of Leonore's aria, 'Tödt'erst sein Weib' Advertisement for Leibig's Meat Extract, late 19thC

BEETHOVEN - FIDELIO - Act III, Scene iii Illustration of Leonore's aria, 'Tödt'erst sein Weib' Advertisement for Leibig's Meat Extract, late 19thC

BEETHOVEN - FIDELIO - Act III, Scene iii Illustration of Leonore's aria, 'Tödt'erst sein Weib' Advertisement for Leibig's Meat Extract, late 19thC

BEETHOVEN - FIDELIO - Act III, Scene ii Illustration of Leonore's aria, 'Wie heftig pochet mir das Herz' Advertisement for Leibig's Meat Extract, late 19thC

BEETHOVEN - FIDELIO - Act III, Scene ii Illustration of Leonore's aria, 'Wie heftig pochet mir das Herz' Advertisement for Leibig's Meat Extract, late 19thC

BEETHOVEN - FIDELIO - Act III, Scene ii Illustration of Leonore's aria, 'Wie heftig pochet mir das Herz' Advertisement for Leibig's Meat Extract, late 19thC

BEETHOVEN - FIDELIO - Act III, Scene ii Illustration of Leonore's aria, 'Wie heftig pochet mir das Herz' Advertisement for Leibig's Meat Extract, late 19thC

BEETHOVEN - FIDELIO - Act II, Scene viii Illustration of Pizarro's aria, 'Du gräbst in der Cisterne, sehr schnell für ihn ein Grab' Advertisement for Leibig's Meat Extract, late 19thC

BEETHOVEN - FIDELIO - Act II, Scene viii Illustration of Pizarro's aria, 'Du gräbst in der Cisterne, sehr schnell für ihn ein Grab' Advertisement for Leibig's Meat Extract, late 19thC

BEETHOVEN - FIDELIO - Act II, Scene viii Illustration of Pizarro's aria, 'Du gräbst in der Cisterne, sehr schnell für ihn ein Grab' Advertisement for Leibig's Meat Extract, late 19thC

BEETHOVEN - FIDELIO - Act II, Scene viii Illustration of Pizarro's aria, 'Du gräbst in der Cisterne, sehr schnell für ihn ein Grab' Advertisement for Leibig's Meat Extract, late 19thC

Haydn & Heavenly Quartet 19th century fantasy of quartet in heaven with from l.to r. Beethoven, Schubert, Mozart and Haydn. Angels

Beethoven embraces Liszt after his concert, 13 April 1823. Hungarian engraving. German composer , 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN and birthplace German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN. Beethoven's Broadwood Piano Liszt Museum in Budapest (Old Academy) EX/28

Beethoven's Broadwood Piano Liszt Museum in Budapest (Old Academy) EX/27

BEETHOVEN. Beethoven's Broadwood Piano Liszt Museum in Budapest (Old Academy) EX/29

BEETHOVEN. Beethoven's Broadwood Piano Liszt Museum in Budapest (Old Academy) EX/29

BEETHOVEN. Beethoven's Broadwood Piano Liszt Museum in Budapest (Old Academy) EX/29

BEETHOVEN. Beethoven's Broadwood Piano Liszt Museum in Budapest (Old Academy) EX/27

BEETHOVEN. Beethoven's Broadwood Piano Liszt Museum in Budapest (Old Academy) EX/27

BEETHOVEN. Beethoven's Broadwood Piano Liszt Museum in Budapest (Old Academy) EX/28

BEETHOVEN. Beethoven's Broadwood Piano Liszt Museum in Budapest (Old Academy) EX/28

BEETHOVEN - Statue in Münster Platz, Bonn German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - Statue in Münster Platz, Bonn German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - Statue in Münster Platz, Bonn German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - Statue in Münster Platz, Bonn German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - house where he was born, Bonn German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - house where he was born, Bonn German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - Statue in Münster Platz, Bonn German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - Statue in Münster Platz, Bonn German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - Statue in Münster Platz, Bonn German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - Statue in Münster Platz, Bonn German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - Statue in Münster Platz, Bonn German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - Statue in Münster Platz, Bonn German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - Statue in Münster Platz, Bonn German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - Statue in Münster Platz, Bonn German composer 1770-1827

Ludwig van BEETHOVEN - house where he was born, Bonn. German composer 17 December 1770- 26 March 1827

BEETHOVEN - house where he was born, Bonn German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN's mother's grave - in Bonn Grave of Maria Magdalena Beethoven

BEETHOVEN's mother's grave - in Bonn Grave of Maria Magdalena Beethoven

BEETHOVEN's mother's grave - in Bonn Grave of Maria Magdalena Beethoven

BEETHOVEN's mother's grave - in Bonn Grave of Maria Magdalena Beethoven

BEETHOVEN (1770-1827) Piano Sonata Op.13 in C Minor, (Pathétique). Cover of 1810 edition, published in Vienna by

SALIERI, Antonio by Fr. Rehherg Italian composer, conductor & teacher. 1750-1825.Pupils included Beethoven, Schubert, Hummel & Liszt

WEGELER, F G (Beethoven)

Josephine von Brunswick. Countess Deym. Beethoven connection. German composer, 1770-1827. Possible candidate for the 'Immortal Beloved' to whom Beethoven wrote.

Therese MALFATTI. Beethoven connection. German composer, 1770-1827.

WALDSTEIN, Ferdinand 1762-1823 Patron of Beethoven whom he met in early days at Bonn.

Beethoven's birthplace in Bonn German composer 1770-1827

Beethoven's parents' house on the Rheingasse in Bonn Beethoven, Ludwig Van 1770-1827

Ludwig van Beethoven's letter to his 'Immortal Beloved' (Beethoven's unkown lover). German composer 1770-1827.

Beethoven. Letter to the 'Immortal Beloved' German composer 1770-1827

Beethoven - conversation booklet "Beethoven`s conversation booklet (although actually a sheet). Entry in his own handwriting in March 1820. He used these after he became deaf and both he and his friends wrote in these ""Konversationsheft"""

BEETHOVEN, L van -Hauptplatz, Baden b. Wien (Vienna) German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, L van -Hauptplatz, Baden b. Wien (Vienna) German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, L van by Fritz Zadow German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, L van by Fritz Zadow German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN by Willibrord Josef Mahler. German composer (1770-1827)

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van with signature German composer 1770-1827

Beethoven by Christian Hornemann 1803 Beethoven, Ludwig. 1770-1827 German composer

KOGAN, Leonid playing violin, with GILELS at piano at Moscow Beethoven Concert Hall. Emil GILELS: Russian Pianist, 1917-1985 Leonid KOGAN: Russian Violinist, 1924-1982

BEETHOVEN - stamp portrait - celebrating 200th anniversary of B's birth . Date on stamp is 16th Dec. 1970. (Russian first day cover)

BEETHOVEN - stamp portrait - celebrating 200th anniversary of B's birth . Date on stamp is 16th Dec. 1970. (Russian first day cover)

CONDUCTING - Caricature featuring different "stances of a conductor in a circular pattern (as if on a record). Opening bars of Beethoven's 5th Symphony at centre. By Schliessman. Taken from ""Lustigen Blättern"", 1906."

VAN DAM, José as Gouverneur in Fidelio production at Salzburg (written by Beethoven)

LUDWIG, Christa as Leonore in BEETHOVEN's """Fidelio"" with Marcel CORDES as Son Fernando. Bavarian State Opera, 1963. German Soprano, b.1928. Married Walter Berry"

BEETHOVEN - his Vienna residence 1803-4 where he composed the Eroica Symphony - now called Eroica House. German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - his Vienna residence 1803-4 where he composed the Eroica Symphony - now called Eroica House. German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig - grave of B in Zentralfriedhof Vienna German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig - grave of B in Zentralfriedhof Vienna German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, L. - memorial in Beethovengasse, Vienna German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, L. - memorial in Beethovengasse, Vienna

Prometheus - 'Prométhée. 3. Prometheus steals away a fragment of fire from the forge of the god Vulcan and carries it to mankind'. Advertisement for Produits Liebig Beethoven

Prometheus - 'Prométhée. 3. Prometheus steals away a fragment of fire from the forge of the god Vulcan and carries it to mankind'. Advertisement for Produits Liebig Beethoven

Prometheus - 'Prométhée. 2. Prometheus forms man & Minerva gives him breath.' Advertisement for Produits Liebig. Beethoven

Prometheus - 'Prométhée. 2. Prometheus forms man & Minerva gives him breath.' Advertisement for Produits Liebig. Beethoven

Prometheus - 'Prométhée. 6. Chiron sacrifices himself for Prometheus.' Advertisement for OXO, Bouillon concentré de la Cie Liebig. Beethoven

Prometheus - 'Prométhée. 6. Chiron sacrifices himself for Prometheus.' Advertisement for OXO, Bouillon concentré de la Cie Liebig. Beethoven

Prometheus - 'Prométhée. 5. Prometheus is freed by Hercules.' Advertisement for Produits Liebig. Beethoven

Prometheus - 'Prométhée. 5. Prometheus is freed by Hercules.' Advertisement for Produits Liebig. Beethoven

Prometheus - 'Prométhée. 6. Prometheus teaches man how to use fire.' Advertisement for Libox, Produits Liebig. Beethoven

Prometheus - 'Prométhée. 6. Prometheus teaches man how to use fire.' Advertisement for Libox, Produits Liebig. Beethoven

Prometheus - 'Prométhée. 1. Prometheus fights for Jupiter against the Titans.' Advertisement for Produits Liebig. Beethoven

Prometheus - 'Prométhée. 1. Prometheus fights for Jupiter against the Titans.' Advertisement for Produits Liebig. Beethoven

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - Birthplace in Bonn In the Bonngasse. Church and Inn also pictured. FU/47,48 German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - Birthplace in Bonn In the Bonngasse. Church and Inn also pictured. FU/47,48 German composer 1770-1827

"BEETHOVEN,Ludwig van- ""Beethon"" concrete, portrait" statue of Beethoven, outside the Beethovenhalle, Bonn. FV/4-8 German composer 1770-1827

"BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - ""Beethon"" concrete statue" of Beethoven, outside the Beethovenhalle, Bonn. FV/4-8 German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van -grave of Beethoven's mother Maria Magdalena. Alter Friedhof, Bonn. FV/13-15 German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van -grave of Beethoven's mother Maria Magdalena. Alter Friedhof, Bonn. FV/13-15 German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - Birthplace in Bonn In the Bonngasse. FU/45,46 German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - Birthplace in Bonn In the Bonngasse. FU/45,46 German composer 1770-1827

Bonn - Beethovenhalle - side view with Giant Photo Portrait Cube, FV/1,2

Bonn - Beethovenhalle - side view with Giant Photo Cube, FV/1,2

Bonn - Beethovenhalle - Entrance and Park FV/3

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - Beethoven-Denkmal (statue) on Münsterplatz, Bonn. FU/30-34 German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - Beethoven-Denkmal (statue) on Münsterplatz, Bonn. FU/30-34 German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, L udwig van - Piano Sonata in A flat -Op 26. Handwritten Manuscript score - 1801. German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, L. van - Piano Sonata in A flat -Op 26 Handwritten Manuscript score - 1801 German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - his ear trumpet - a sketch German composer 1770-1827 104/02

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van. By Woolf Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827). German Composer

BEETHOVEN, L van - portrait German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN drawing by Karl Bauer German composer 1770-1827-Ludwig van Beethoven

BEETHOVEN, LUDWIG - FIDELIO - score from 1815 edition. 'O namenlose Freude' sung by Leonore and Florestan reunited in the prison. Fidelio originally written 1804. German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, LUDWIG - FIDELIO - score from 1815 edition. 'O namenlose Freude' sung by Leonore and Florestan reunited in the prison. Fidelio originally written 1804. German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, LUDWIG - FIDELIO - title page Oper in zwei Autzügen nach dem Französischen bearbeitet von F. Treitschke. Published 1815, Bonn, Simrock (2nd edition of 3rd revision). Originally written 1804. German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, LUDWIG - FIDELIO - title page Oper in zwei Autzügen nach dem Französischen bearbeitet von F. Treitschke. Published 1815, Bonn, Simrock (2nd edition of 3rd revision). Originally written 1804. German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - Anton SCHINDLER - Beethoven's faithful companion in his late years. Caricature by Mende. German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig aged 28 (1770-1827) by Josef Krekuber 1865

Beethoven by Christian Hornemann 1803 Beethoven, Ludwig. 1770-1827 German composer

Bettina BRENTANO - one of Beethoven's loves. German composer, 1770-1827.

Beethoven. Part of 6th Symphony score in Beethoven's handwriting . Beethoven signature at end and notes in his handwriting. This is Op.68. Pastoral Symphony

Beethoven's 9th Symphony Beginning of 'An die Freude' German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - score original ms on 'Freudvoll aund Leidvoll' in Beethoven's Egmont music German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, L van - portrait German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - experiencing first signs of deafness German composer ( 1770 - 1827 )

BEETHOVEN - in the woods German composer 1770-1827

Beethoven 1770-1827 By Hamman

SCHINDLER, ANTON -wearing glasses Played at Beethoven's concerts and wrote biography on Beethoven Austrian violinist and writer b. 1795 d. 1864

SCHINDLER, ANTON -wearing glasses Played at Beethoven's concerts and wrote biography on Beethoven Austrian violinist and writer b. 1795 d. 1864

BEETHOVEN, KARL - Beethoven's nephew seated on a chair. Following his brother's death in 1815, Beethoven became Karl's guardian.

BEETHOVEN, KARL - Beethoven's nephew seated on a chair. Following his brother's death in 1815, Beethoven became Karl's guardian.

VAHALA, ELINA - holding violin Barbican performance of Beethoven's Triple Concerto. 23.05.01 with English Chamber Orchestra conducted by R. Gothóni

VAHALA, ELINA - playing violin , side view Barbican performance of Beethoven's Triple Concerto. 23.05.01 with English Chamber Orchestra conducted by R. Gothóni

VAHALA, ELINA - playing violin side view Barbican performance of Beethoven's Triple Concerto. 23.05.01 with English Chamber Orchestra conducted by R. Gothóni

VAHALA, ELINA - playing violin Barbican performance of Beethoven's Triple Concerto. 23.05.01 with English Chamber Orchestra conducted by R. Gothóni

VAHALA, ELINA - playing violin Barbican performance of Beethoven's Triple Concerto. 23.05.01 with English Chamber Orchestra conducted by R. Gothóni

VAHALA, ELINA - playing violin Barbican performance of Beethoven's Triple Concerto. 23.05.01 with English Chamber Orchestra conducted by R. Gothóni

VAHALA, ELINA - playing violin Barbican performance of Beethoven's Triple Concerto. 23.05.01 with English Chamber Orchestra conducted by R. Gothóni

NORAS, ARTO - playing cello Barbican performance of Beethoven's Triple Concerto. 23.05.01 with English Chamber Orchestra conducted by R. Gothóni Finnish cellist

NORAS, ARTO - playing cello Barbican performance of Beethoven's Triple Concerto. 23.05.01 with English Chamber Orchestra conducted by R. Gothóni Finnish cellist

NORAS, ARTO - playing cello Barbican performance of Beethoven's Triple Concerto. 23.05.01 with English Chamber Orchestra conducted by R. Gothóni Finnish cellist

NORAS, ARTO -playing cello Barbican performance of Beethoven's Triple Concerto. 23.05.01 with English Chamber Orchestra conducted by R. Gothóni Finnish cellist

NORAS, ARTO -playing cello Barbican performance of Beethoven's Triple Concerto. 23.05.01 with English Chamber Orchestra conducted by R. Gothóni Finnish cellist

NORAS, ARTO -looking over his shoulder Barbican performance of Beethoven's Triple Concerto. 23.05.01 with English Chamber Orchestra conducted by R. Gothóni Finnish cellist

NORAS, ARTO -looking over his shoulder Barbican performance of Beethoven's Triple Concerto. 23.05.01 with English Chamber Orchestra conducted by R. Gothóni Finnish cellist

NORAS, ARTO -playing cello Barbican performance of Beethoven's Triple Concerto. 23.05.01 with English Chamber Orchestra conducted by R. Gothóni Finnish cellist

NORAS, ARTO -playing cello Barbican performance of Beethoven's Triple Concerto. 23.05.01 with English Chamber Orchestra conducted by R. Gothóni Finnish cellist

Beethoven. Letter to the 'Immortal Beloved' German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - Room of relics in his house at Bonn. (note death mask to the left) German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - portrait German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van by CH Heckel in 1815 German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - as a young man German composer 1770-1827

Beethoven playing to friends German composer 1770-1827

Beethoven 1770-1827 By Hamman

BEETHOVEN statue by Max Klinger German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - stamp portrait - celebrating 200th anniversary of B's birth . Date on stamp is 16th Dec. 1970. (Russian first day cover)

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van German composer 1770-1827

Beethoven, Ludwing van by Josef Kalous in his room at Lichanovsky Palace in Graetz. German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN - WOMEN - Maria Anna von Westerholt Love interest

Beethoven's first concert Notice of Beethoven's first concert in Koln (Cologne) on 26th March 1778 Beethoven, Ludwig Van 1770-1827

RASUMOVSKY, Andrey Kyrillovich 1752-1836 Russian Ambassador to Vienna. Beethoven's 3 String Quartets were dedicated to him. First performed by his domestic quartet led by Schuppanzigh. 1st 2 4ets contain Russian themes

BEETHOVEN and birthplace German composer 1770-1827

Otto Klemperer conducting in 1965 at a recording of Beethoven's 'Missa Solemnis', Kingsway Hall, London. German conductor, 1885 -1973.

KLEMPERER, OTTO -1965 conducting without baton at a recording of Beethoven's Missa Solemnis at the Kingsway Hall German conductor b. 1885 d.1973

BEETHOVEN - unveiling of Beethoven monument in Bonn. 12.08.1845

BEETHOVEN - unveiling of Beethoven monument in Bonn. 12.08.1845

Beethoven playing to friends German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - asleep at Piano Exhausted after the efforts of composing, B falls asleep and dreams a dream full of allegorical figures. After Leyendecker German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - asleep at Piano Exhausted after the efforts of composing, B falls asleep and dreams a dream full of allegorical figures. After Leyendecker German composer 1770-1827

Beethoven playing at Mozart's in 1787 - Beethoven aged 17 German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - conducting in Rasumofsky Palace German composer ( 1770 - 1827 )

Beethoven Monument being unveiled in Bonn 12 August 1845. Brass band pictured with 21 gun salute. Illustration. German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - Monuments - unveiling of the Beethoven monument in Bonn, 12 August 1845. Brass band pictured with 21 gun salute. German composer 1770-1827

Beethoven's receipt to B. Schott , music publishers, in his own handwriting, 1825. German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - receipt to B. Schott music publishers, in his own handwriting - 1825 German composer 1770-1827

Ludwig van Beethoven's mother and father - portraits. German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - his mother and father portraits German composer 1770-1827

Ludwig van Beethoven from a portrait by J.W. Mahler. German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - from a portrait by J.W. Mahler. German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - on his deathbed pictured surrounded by friends, and holding a score.German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - on his deathbed pictured surrounded by friends, and holding a score. German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - WEGELER, Franz Gerhard 1765-1848. A friend from Beethoven's youth German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - WEGELER, Franz Gerhard 1765-1848. A friend from Beethoven's youth German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - NEEFE, Christian Gottlieb 1748-1798. Teacher of Beethoven German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - NEEFE, Christian Gottlieb 1748-1798. Teacher of Beethoven German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - Prince Max Franz 1756-1801. Son of the Kaiserin Maria Theresia German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - Prince Max Franz 1756-1801. Son of the Kaiserin Maria Theresia German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - Archduke Rudolf of Austria 1788-1832. German composer 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - Archduke Rudolf of Austria 1788-1832. German composer 1770-1827

Last Night of the Proms 2001at the Royal Albert Hall, London. Conducted by Leonard Slatkin. Performing Beethoven 9th in finale with BBC Symphony Chorus. Singers, Janice Watson & Alice Coote. American and British flags.

Last Night of the Proms 2001 at the Royal Albert Hall London conducted by Leonard Slatkin performing Beethoven 9th in finale with BBC Symphony Chorus. Singers Janice Watson & Alice Coote. American and British flag.

Last Night of the Proms 2001at the Royal Albert Hall London. Conducted by Leonard Slatkin performing Beethoven 9th in finale with BBC Symphony Chorus. Singers Janice Watson & Alice Coote

BEETHOVEN - Score from German composer (1770-1827).

Violin and Piano 'Kreutzer Sonata' by R. Prinet. Painting late 19th century or early 20th century showing man with violin and woman at piano embracing. (Love and the piano). Beethoven

JOACHIM, Joseph - Joachim Trio - at Beethoven celebrations in Bonn, 11-15 May 1890.- with signed autographs Hungarian (Germanized) violinist, composer and conductor, 1831-1907

JOACHIM, Joseph - Joachim Trio - at Beethoven celebrations in Bonn, 11-15 May 1890.- with signed autographs Hungarian (Germanized) violinist, composer and conductor, 1831-1907

JOACHIM, Joseph - Joachim Quartet - at Beethoven celebrations in Bonn, 11-15 May 1890. Musical quotations and signatures underneath photo. Hungarian (Germanized) violinist, composer and conductor, 1831-1907

JOACHIM, Joseph - Joachim Quartet - at Beethoven celebrations in Bonn, 11-15 May 1890. Musical quotations and signatures underneath photo. Hungarian (Germanized) violinist, composer and conductor, 1831-1907

'Burgtheater' in St Michaelsplatz, Vienna (Beethoven, Haydn, Mozart). Austria. Theatre

Ludwig van Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, the dedication page to Emperor Friedrich Wilhelm III in Beethoven's handwriting. German composer, 1770-1827

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - works - Ninth Symphony Dedication page of the ninth symphony to Emperor Friedrich Wilhelm III in Beethoven's handwriting German composer, 1770-1827

Beethoven's Adagio aus dem Bonner Klavierquartett in C (later used in the piano sonata in F minor, op.2 no.1), in Beethoven's handwriting. German composer (1770-1827).

BEETHOVEN -score page 'Adagio aus dem Bonner Klavierquartett in C' (later used in the piano sonata in F minor, op.2 no.1), in Beethoven's handwriting. German composer (1770-1827).

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van German composer 1770-1827

Richard Strauss, German composer and conductor, with Lotte Lehmann, German-American soprano, talking after conducting Beethoven's opera, Fidelio (with Lehmann as Fidelio). (RS: 1864-1949). (LL: 1888-1976)

LUDWIG, Christa as Leonore in BEETHOVEN's """Fidelio"". Bavarian State Opera. German Soprano, b.1928. Married Walter Berry"

London. PROMS- Last Night of the Proms 2001 conducted by Leonard Slatkin performing Beethoven 9th in finale with BBC Symphony Chorus and singers Janice Watson & Alice Coote.

London. PROMS- Last Night of the Proms 2001 conducted by Leonard Slatkin performing Beethoven 9th in finale with BBC Symphony Chorus and singers Janice Watson & Alice Coote.

Last Night of the Proms 2001 Conducted by Leonard Slatkin. Performance of Beethoven 9th in finale with BBC Symphony Chorus and singers, Royal Albert Hall, London. Singers: Janice Watson & Alice Coote. American and British flags.

Last Night of the Proms 2001 conducted by Leonard Slatkin performing Beethoven 9th in finale with BBC Symphony Chorus and singers Janice Watson & Alice Coote. American and British flag.

FURTWANGLER,Wilhelm programme with Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra at Hamburg Musikhalle 13 June 1950, conducting Beethoven, Brahms and Bruckner German conductor

Johann Peter Lyser self-portrait by the artist who drew famous Beethoven illustrations. Schumann connection

Ludwig van Beethoven portrait on Wills's Cigarettes card, published in London. German composer, 1770-1827.

Antonio Salieri, portrait by F. Rehberg signed by the artist -Vienna, 6th February 1821. Italian composer, conductor & teacher, 1750-1825. His pupils included Beethoven, Schubert, Hummel & Liszt.

Johann Strauss II in heaven, being welcomed and congratulated by Mozart, Wagner, Brahms, Beethoven, Strauss senior, and Schubert. A caricature from 'Floh' magazine, beginning of the 20th century.

Ludwig van Beethoven's Broadwood piano. German composer, 1770-1827.

'Burgtheater' in St Michaelsplatz, Vienna (Beethoven, Haydn, Mozart). Austria. Theatre

SWIETEN, Gottfried van by Victor Clavereau 1733-1833. Austrian diplomat and amateur musician of Dutch descent Composed & commissioned 6 symphs from CPE Bach, Mozart's arrs. of Handel's oratorios,1791 made preparations for Mozart's funeral.Librettist of Haydn's creations, Beethoven's 1st symph ded to VS

Ludwig van Beethoven in the woods. Pastoral Symphony link. German composer 1770-1827

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) after Stainhauser by Scheffner c.1801.

BEETHOVEN's Erard Piano German composer 1770-1827

Last Night of the Proms 2001 conducted by Leonard Slatkin performing Beethoven 9th in finale with BBC Symphony Chorus and singers Janice Watson & Alice Coote. American and British flag.

Last Night of the Proms 2001 Conducted by Leonard Slatkin. Performance of Beethoven 9th in finale with BBC Symphony Chorus and singers, Royal Albert Hall, London. Singers: Janice Watson & Alice Coote. American and British flags.

Ludwig van Beethoven Based on a lithograph by Martin Tejcek. Wearing a hat. German composer 1770-1827.

Portrait of Ludwig van Beethoven c.1826. Chalk drawing by Stefan Decker, around 1826. German composer 1770-1827.

Richard Strauss & Lotte Lehmann talking after conducting Beethoven's opera, Fidelio (with Lehmann as Fidelio). German composer & conductor, 1864-1949. German-American soprano, 1888-1976

Friedrich von Schiller -portrait German poet and dramatist 1759-1805. Wrote 'Ode to Joy' (Beethoven's ninth symphony)

Beethoven improvising at Franz the Shoemaker in Bonn - which he liked to visit German composer 1770-1827

Beethoven improvising at Franz the Shoemaker in Bonn - which he liked to visit German composer 1770-1827

Beethoven playing at Mozart's in 1787 - Beethoven aged 17 German composer 1770-1827

Piano trio with György Pauk, Peter Frankl, Ralph Kirshbaum on violin, piano and 'cello performing Beethoven 's 'Ghost Sonata'. 1980's.

Beethoven's 'Fidelio' costume design by Roller for the Minister's servant ( 'Diener des Ministers' ). Act II / ii. German composer, 1770 -1827.

Beethoven's 'Fidelio' costume design by Roller for Marcelline/ Marzelline, Rocco's daughter. German composer, 1770 -1827.

Beethoven's 'Fidelio' costume design by Roller for Florestan. German composer, 1770 -1827.

Beethoven's 'Fidelio' costume design by Roller for chorus woman, Act III / ii. German composer, 1770 -1827.

Last Night of the Proms 2001 Conducted by Leonard Slatkin. Performance of Beethoven 9th in finale with BBC Symphony Chorus and singers, Royal Albert Hall, London. Singers: Janice Watson & Alice Coote. American and British flags.

Last Night of the Proms 2001 conducted by Leonard Slatkin performing Beethoven 9th in finale with BBC Symphony Chorus and singers Janice Watson & Alice Coote. American and British flag.

Last Night of the Proms 2001 conducted by Leonard Slatkin performing Beethoven 9th in finale with BBC Symphony Chorus and the singers Janice Watson & Alice Coote.

Willem Mengelberg conducting Concertgebouw Orchestra, Amsterdam. Postcard issued by Telefunkenplatten to promoter recording of Beethoven's Symphony No. 5, Op.67. (advert)

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van conducting Caricature by Bithorn

Beethoven's workroom, Schwarzpanierhaus by J.N. Hoechle, 1827. German composer 1770-1827.

Ludwig van Beethoven as a young man. German composer 1770-1827.

Claudio Abbado relaxing during a recording "of Beethoven's ""7th Symphony"" at the Sofiensaal, Vienna, May 1966. Italian conductor, b.1933."

Claudio Abbado conducting a "recording of Beethoven's ""7th Symphony"" at the Sofiensaal, Vienna, May 1966. Italian conductor, b.1933."

Soloists Martti Talvela, James King and "the conductor Hans Schmidt-Isserstedt at music stand during a recording of Beethoven's ""9th Symphony"" at the Sofiensaal, Vienna November 1965. (Talvela, Finnish bass, b.1935. King, American tenor, b.1925. Schmidt-Isserstedt, German conductor, b.1900)."

James King, Marilyn Horne and Martti Talvela "relaxing during a recording of Beethoven's ""9th Symphony"" at the Sofiensaal, Vienna November 1965. (King, American tenor, b.1925. Horne, American mezzo-soprano, b.1934. Talvela, Finnish bass, b.1935)."

Dame Joan Sutherland, Marilyn Horne, "Martti Talvela and James King on the platform during a recording of Beethoven's ""9th Symphony"" at the Sofiensaal, Vienna November 1965. (Sutherland, Australian soprano, b.1926. Horne, American mezzo-soprano, b.1934. Talvela, Finnish bass, b.1935)."

Draft manuscript by Beethoven from his ballet 'The Creatures of Prometheus'. German composer, 1770-1827 German composer, 1770-1827

Sandro Botticelli's painting 'Primavera' (Spring), c1478. Reference to Vivaldi's 'Four Seasons' and Beethoven's symphony 'Eroica'.

Waldsteins Palace, by J Setelika Dvorak. Beethoven.

Beethoven. Fidelio- scene from Act II from Wiener Hoftheater-Taschenbuch, 1815. Fidelio written 1804, revised 1805 and 1814.- Opera by Beethoven, libretto by J. Sonnleithner. Produced Theater an der Wien 1805, and Karntnertortheater 1814. Ludwig van Beethoven. 1770-1827.

Beethoven's 'Seventh Symphony'. Costume design for The Birds by Christian Bérard. Libretto and choreography by Massine. German composer, 1770-1827.

Beethoven's 'Seventh Symphony'. Costume design for The Woman by Christian Bérard. Libretto and choreography by Massine. German composer, 1770-1827.

Beethoven's 'Seventh Symphony'. Set design for Scene 3, Third Movement by Christian Bérard. Libretto and choreography by Massine. German composer, 1770-1827.

Beethoven's Seventh Symphony, first page, with note from Henry J Wood. German composer, 1770-1827.

San Francisco Ballet performing 'Magrittomania', a homage to the surrealist Magritte. With Yuan Yuan Tan and Roman Rykine dancing. Choreography by principal dancer Yuir Possokhov. Music by Yuir Krasavin, who interpreted extracts from some Beethoven works. August 2001, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London.

San Francisco Ballet performing 'Magrittomania', a homage to the surrealist Magritte. With Yuan Yuan Tan dancing. Choreography by principal dancer Yuir Possokhov. Music by Yuir Krasavin, who interpreted extracts from some Beethoven works. August 2001, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London.

Heiligenstadt near Vienna, where Beethoven wrote the Heiligenstadt Testament. Lithograph by Raulino.German composer 1770-1827.

L. van Beethoven's 'Fidelio'. Set design by Emile Preetorius (German artist 1883- d). for Act 2 Scene ii. Deutsches Operhaus, Berlin, 1937. Directed by W. Rode. German composer, 1770-1827.

VIENNA - Kärtnerthor Theater Süssmayr conducted here & several of Beethoven's works were premiered here. Chopin

Caricature of Ludwig van Beethoven in the streets of Vienna by J. P. Lyser. German composer (1770-1827).

Bettina von Arnim, née Brentano. Portrait as a young girl. German poetess, 1785-1859. One of Beethoven's loves and friend of Liszt's (they met in Berlin in 1842). After etching by L. G. Grimm.

Bettina von Arnim, née Brentano. Portrait as a young girl. German poetess, 1785-1859. One of Beethoven's loves and friend of Liszt's (they met in Berlin in 1842). Woodcut by Adolf Neumann (1825-1884).

Beethoven sitting in armchair with score on his lap, by piano. Illustration on Russian postcard by R. Eichstedt. Pre-Bolshevik revolution. German composer, 1770-1827.

Ludwig von Beethoven, portrait on early 20th century postcard. German composer, 1770-1827. Drawing.

Bettina von Arnim, née Brentano. German poetess, 1785-1859. One of Beethoven's loves and friend of Liszt's (they met in Berlin in 1842). After a portrait by J. Schmeller.

The library in 'L' Altenburg', the villa in Weimar where Liszt and Princess Sayn-Wittgenstein lived from 1848 to 1860. Erard grand piano (left) and Beethoven's Broadwood piano. After contemporary engraving. Hungarian pianist and composer, 1811-1886.

Programme for 1856 concert with Liszt and Wagner conducting, in Saint-Gall. Wagner conducting Beethoven's 'Sinfonia Eroica', and Liszt his own works. Wagner Museum in Bayreuth. Hungarian pianist and composer, 1811-1886.

Ludwig van Beethoven, portrait after lithograph. German composer, 1770-1827. Postcard.

BEETHOVEN, KARL - Beethoven's nephew Following his brother's death in 1815, Beethoven became Karl's guardian.

BEETHOVEN, KARL - Beethoven's nephew Following his brother's death in 1815, Beethoven became Karl's guardian.

Beethoven's last musical notes in his own hand writing. ScoreGerman composer, 1770-1827.

Ludwig van Beethoven, portrait after engraving by A. Brückner. German composer, 1770-1827.

Ludwig van Beethoven on his deathbed. Drawing by Joseph Danhauser. German composer, 1770-1827.

Gneixendorf Castle (Schloss) where Beethoven stayed. Exterior. Estate of Wasserhof near Gneixendorf was bought by B's brother Johann van Beethoven in 1819. Owned by his brother JohannAfter pen and ink drawing by Theodor Weiser. German composer, 1770-1827

Room where Beethoven stayed in Gneixendorf Castle (Schloss). Estate of Wasserhof near Gneixendorf was bought by B's brother Johann van Beethoven in 1819. After pen and ink drawing by Theodor Weiser. German composer, 1770-1827

Ludwig van Beethoven on his deathbed. Dying. After a drawing by Josef Teltscher. German composer, 1770-1827.

Dr. Andreas Ignaz Wawruch, Beethoven's doctor at the time of his final illness. Lithograph by Ziegler. German composer, 1770-1827.

Dr. Johann Seybert, one of Beethoven's doctors at the time of his final illness. Lithograph by Kriehuber. German composer, 1770-1827.

Dr. Johann von Malfatti, one of Beethoven's doctors at the time of his final illness. Lithograph by Kriehuber. German composer, 1770-1827.

Beethoven in 1824. Drawing by Stefan Decker. German composer, 1770-1827.

Schwarzpanierhaus, Beethoven's final home in Vienna. He moved there on 15th October 1825 and returned to die on December 2nd 1825 from Gneixendorf. Painting by Karl Müller. German composer, 1770-1827.

Pasqualati House where Beethoven lived in the Mölkerbastei, Vienna from 1804 until 1815. Owned by Baron Johann Baptist von Pasqualati zu Osterberg helped him in his legal struggles. Etching by L. Gruner. German composer, 1770-1827

Beethoven's home in Hetzendorf near Vienna 'Das Schlösschen' Etching by L Gruner. Beethoven's summer residence in 1801. German composer, 1770-1827

Ludwig van Beethoven aged 16 German composer, 1770-1827

Ludwig van Beethoven by Willy Fassbender German composer, 1770-1827 early 20th century postcard of painting

Ludwig van Beethoven portrait with signature German composer, 1770-1827 early 20th century postcard

Ludwig van Beethoven conducting with baton by George Guazava Cherkesi. German composer, 1770-1827 (artist born 1916 - no other information available). Postcard

Romantic impression of Ludwig van Beethoven's music influencing young girl. Music, flickering candle, score, and life mask. German composer, 1770-1827 20th century postcard- Superfot series

Ludwig van Beethoven's grandfather He was Kurfurstliche Hofkapellmeister 1712-1773, born in Antwerp died in Bonn. German composer, 1770-1827 early 20th century postcard-

BEETHOVEN's - FIDELIO Wilhelmine SCHRÖDER-DEVRIENT (German Soprano, 1804-1860) as Fidelio in 1822 (Schroeder-Devrient) German composer 1770-1827

Fidelio scene. Beethoven's only completed opera. German composer, 17th December 1770- 26th March 1827. Chocolat-Louit postcard Postcard

Fidelio announcement 27th July 1821 performance at Neues Konigliche Hof und National-Theater at Munich (New Royal Opera House Munich). Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven

Hector Berlioz Festival at Théâtre Impérial de l'Opéra 23rd March 1870, Paris. Work by Gluck, Beethoven and Berlioz. Flyer or playbill advertising the performance. Conducted by Reyer. Paris.

Caricature of Ludwig van Beethoven. German composer, born 16 December 1770, died 26 March 1827.

Jos Van Immerseel at the harpsichord at Bad Hofgastein, Austria, after Schubert Masses recording. Belgian pianist, organist, harpsichordist, fortepianist, conductor. Beethoven, Baroque & Classical specialist. Professor at various academies and conservatories (Paris, Anvers, etc).

Ludwig van Beethoven resting on grass by forest. Pastoral Symphony. Landscape. German composer, 1770-1827. Postcard

Ludwig van Beethoven at the piano. Profile. Painting by W. Fassbender. German composer, 1770-1827. Postcard

Ludwig van Beethoven on the seaside, with book. Pastoral. Sea landscape. German composer, 1770-1827. Pensive Postcard

Ludwig van Beethoven with hands behind his back holding score. Lithograph after a drawing by Martin Tejcek. German composer, 1770-1827. Postcard

Ludwig van Beethoven, silhouette against colour background. German composer, 1770-1827. Postcard

Ludwig van Beethoven German composer, 1770-1827. Postcard

Ludwig van Beethoven, by Otto Nowak (1925). German composer, 1770-1827. With Beethoven's signature Postcard

Ludwig van Beethoven sitting on tree trunk in forest, holding book or score. Pastoral Symphony . Painting by R. Hausleithner entitled ' Beethoven far from the world.' German composer, 1770-1827. Postcard

Ludwig van Beethoven sitting at the piano composing. Painting by F. Ullreich. Moonlight sonata. German composer, 1770-1827. Postcard

Ludwig van Beethoven in countryside, by J. Nosek. Pastoral. German composer, 1770-1827. Landscape Postcard

Ludwig van Beethoven Moonlight sonata. Illustration with portrait of the composer and music staff. Lake and mountain idealised landscape. German composer, 1770-1827. Postcard

Ludwig van Beethoven in landscape, sitting under tree. Pastoral Symphony. Mountain landscape. German composer, 1770-1827. Postcard

Ludwig van Beethoven composing at the piano, finding inspiration. Illustration by H. Junker. Quill. Cello, violin and books. German composer, 1770-1827. Postcard

Ludwig van Beethoven standing with hand on piano keyboard, holding score. Silhouette. Quill. Music staff. German composer, 1770-1827. Postcard

Ludwig van Beethoven Kreuzer Sonata. Couple kissing. Woman at the piano and man holding violin. German composer, 1770-1827. Postcard

BEETHOVEN, Ludwig van - Piano Sonata in A flat -Op 26 Printed score, 1801. Variation 5. Edited and annotated by Orlando Morgan. Published by Edwin Ashdown Ltd, London, 1922. Handwritten version of same piece starts with bar no.179 and ends with bar no. 196 (pic. no.41994).German composer 1770-1827.

Ludwig van Beethoven - youth. Scene depicting young Beethoven at piano wih father in background. German composer. 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. Painting by Reba Gliati. Liebig Collection Cards.

Ludwig van Beethoven playing to Mozart. Scene depicting Beethoven at piano playing with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (view from back) in typical 18th century classical setting. Fantasy based on letter by benefactor van Waldstein, telling him to learn the spirit of Mozart through the teaching of Haydn. German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. Painting by Reba Gliati. Liebig Collection Cards.

Ludwig van Beethoven with Theresa Brunswick. Scene depicting Beethoven (from the back) at piano playing to Theresa Brunswick, one of his students, with whom he was in love. German composer. 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. Painting by Reba Gliati. Liebig Collection Cards.

Ludwig van Beethoven on his deathbed. Scene depicting Beethoven in bed, dying, surrounded by Stephan Breuning, Anton Schindler, and Governess Sali. Open score pages. German composer. 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. Painting by Reba Gliati. Liebig Collection Cards.

Ludwig van Beethoven - tearing up dedication to Napoleon ( Third Symphony ) upon hearing that Napoleon crowned himself emperor of the French. German composer. 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. Painting by Reba Gliati. Liebig Collection Cards.

Ludwig van Beethoven 's house in Hetzendorf , Vienna. Drawn by L V Pollak. German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. His summer retreat in 1801, 1804, 1805 and where he composed Fidelio. Postcard

Ludwig van Beethoven 's house in Probusgasse, Vienna. Drawn by L V Pollak. German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. In 1802, while staying at Probusgasse 6 in the Heiligenstadt area he writes letter at the onset of his deafness - the Heiligenstadt Testament. Postcard

Ludwig van Beethoven 's house in Heiligenstadt, Vienna. Drawn by L V Pollak. German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. His summer retreat in 1802, 1807, 1808, 1817. In 1802 he wrote a moving letter at the onset of his deafness named the Heiligenstadt Testament. Postcard

Ludwig van Beethoven 's house in Rathausgasse, Baden. Drawn by L V Pollak. German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. His favourite summer resort town where he stayed for his health during 1803 - 1825. In 1823 he completed work on the Ninth Symphony at Rathausgasse. Postcard

Violinist Christian Tetzlaff performs Beethoven's Violin Concerto in D Major with the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by James Levine. German violinist, born 1966.

Violinist Christian Tetzlaff receives applause with the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra, after performing Beethoven's Violin Concerto in D Major conducted by James Levine. German violinist, born 1966.

Violinist Christian Tetzlaff performs with the Munich Philharmonic - Beethoven's Violin Concerto in D Major Orchestra, conducted by James Levine. German violinist, born 1966.

The Symphony, 1852 painting by Moritz von Schwind, inspired by a Beethoven Symphony (op.80, Fantasy for keyboard, Orchestra and Choir in B Major): Introduction (lower section), Andante (middle), Adagio (upper middle), Allegro/Rondo (top). Schubert in lower painting. Romantic inspiration. Munich, Neue Pinakothek. German composer, 1770-1827.

Ludwig van Beethoven, German composer, playing the piano and Mozart in Vienna, with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Austrian composer, urging people to be quiet. Mozart, Austrian composer,1756-1791. Beethoven, German composer, 17th December 1770- 26th March 1827

Maxim Vengerov plays the 'Kreutzer' Stradivarius violin at Barbican, London, 28 February 2004. Rudolphe Kreutzer. The Stradivarius was made in 1727 and originally owned by Rudolphe Kreutzer, one of the most famous violinists of the time. Beethoven's 'Kreutzer' Sonata was dedicated to him. Vengerov, Russian violinist, born 20 August 1974.

Maxim Vengerov plays the 'Kreutzer' Stradivarius violin at Barbican, London, 28 February 2004. Rudolphe Kreutzer. The Stradivarius was made in 1727 and originally owned by Rudolphe Kreutzer, one of the most famous violinists of the time. Beethoven's 'Kreutzer' Sonata was dedicated to him. Vengerov, Russian violinist, born 20 August 1974.

Nelson Goerner plays piano as part of Beethoven Festival in Kracow, 28 March 2002. Argentine pianist, in silhouette born 1969.

Music stand with French horn, a Beethoven score and musical notation.

Ludwig van Beethoven dedication note for 9th Symphony made out to King Friedrich Wilhelm III of Prussia, in the composer's handwriting. Facsimile. Signature. German composer, 7 December 1770- 26 March 1827

Ludwig van Beethoven ' Adagio aus dem Bonner Klavierquartett in C ' (later used in the Piano Sonata no.1 in F minor, op.2). Score page in the composer's handwriting. Facsimile. German composer, 17 December 1770- 26 March 1827

Ludwig van Beethoven 's Piano Sonata Opus 10 no. 3. First published 1798. First page of 1922 edition. German composer. 17 December 1770- 26 March 1827

Beno Blachut - signed portrait in role as Ludwig van Beethoven 's Fidelio. Czech tenor. 14 june 1913 - 1985. Beethoven, German composer, 17 December 1770- 26 March 1827

Franz Volker - portrait in role as Florestan in Beethoven opera ' Fidelio '. German tenor 31 March 1899 - 5 December 1965. Weirich

Ludwig van Beethoven - Painting by Rudolf Klingsbogl. German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. (Klingsbogl 27 February 1881 - d)

Beethoven's house on the old Pfarrplatz in Heiligenstadt where he wrote the Heiligenstadt Testament. German composer born 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. Painting by Rudolf Klingsbogl.

Ludwig Von Beethoven, on his morning walk in the Vienna suburb Kahlenbergerdorf. German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. Painting by Rudolf Klingsbogl.

Amalie Sebald - portrait. Linked romantically to Beethoven. German composer, 1770-1827.

Ludwig van Beethoven - title page of score for Symphony No 8 in F Major, Opus 93. German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. Ernst Eulenburg, Leipzig, 1910

Ludwig van Beethoven - opening page of score for Symphony No 8 in F Major, Opus 93. German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. Ernst Eulenburg, Leipzig, 1910

Ludwig van Beethoven - title page of score for Symphony No 1 in D Major, Opus 21. German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. Dedicated to Baron van Swieten, Beethoven patron, (1733 - 1803). Ernst Eulenburg, Leipzig, 1910

Ludwig van Beethoven - opening page of score for Symphony No 1 in D Major, Opus 21. German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. Dedicated to Baron van Swieten, Beethoven patron, (1733 - 1803). Ernst Eulenburg, Leipzig, 1910

Ludwig van Beethoven - title page of score for Symphony No 5 in C Minor, Opus 67. German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. Dedicated to Prince Lobkowitz and Count Razumovsky. Ernst Eulenburg, Leipzig, 1910

Ludwig van Beethoven - opening page of score for Symphony No 5 in C Minor, Opus 67. German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. Dedicated to Prince Lobkowitz and Count Razumovsky. Ernst Eulenburg, Leipzig, 1910

Ludwig van Beethoven - title page of score for Eroica Symphony, No 3, in E Flat Major, Opus 55. German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. Dedicated to Prince Lobkowitz. Ernst Eulenburg, Leipzig, 1910

Ludwig van Beethoven - opening page of score for Eroica Symphony, No 3, in E Flat Major, Opus 55. German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. Dedicated to Prince Lobkowitz. Ernst Eulenburg, Leipzig, 1910

Ludwig van Beethoven - title page of score for Pastoral Symphony, No 6, in F Major, Opus 68. German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. Dedicated to Prince Lobkowitz and Count Razumovsky. Ernst Eulenburg, Leipzig, 1910

Ludwig van Beethoven - opening page of score for Pastoral Symphony, No 6, in F Major, Opus 68. German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. Dedicated to Prince Lobkowitz and Count von Razumovsky. Ernst Eulenburg, Leipzig, 1910

Ludwig van Beethoven - title page of score for String Quartet No 8 in E Minor, Opus 59 no 2. German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. For 2 violins, viola, cello. Dedicated to Count von Razumovsky. Ernst Eulenburg, Leipzig, 1911

Ludwig van Beethoven - opening page of score for String Quartet No 8 in E Minor, Opus 59 no 2. German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. For 2 violins, viola, cello. Dedicated to Count von Razumovsky. Ernst Eulenburg, Leipzig, 1911

Ludwig van Beethoven - title page of score for String Quartet No. 4 in C minor, Opus 18 no 4. German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. For 2 violins, viola, cello. Dedicated to Prince von Lobkowitz. Ernst Eulenburg, Leipzig, 1911

Ludwig van Beethoven - opening page of score for String Quartet No. 4 in C minor, Opus 18 no 4. German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. For 2 violins, viola, cello. Dedicated to Prince von Lobkowitz. Ernst Eulenburg, Leipzig, 1911

Ludwig van Beethoven - title page of score for String Quartet No. 7 in F major, Opus 59 no 1. German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. For 2 violins, viola, cello. Dedicated to Count von Razumovsky. Ernst Eulenburg, Leipzig, 1911

Ludwig van Beethoven - opening page of score for String Quartet No. 7 in F major, Opus 59 no 1. German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. For 2 violins, viola, cello. Dedicated to Count von Razumovsky. Ernst Eulenburg, Leipzig, 1911

Ludwig van Beethoven - title page of score for String Quartet No. 5 in A major, Opus 18 no 5. German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. For 2 violins, viola, cello. Dedicated to Prince von Lobkowitz. Ernst Eulenburg, Leipzig, 1911

Ludwig van Beethoven - opening page of score for String Quartet No. 5 in A major, Opus 18 no 5. German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. For 2 violins, viola, cello. Dedicated to Prince von Lobkowitz. Ernst Eulenburg, Leipzig, 1911

Ludwig van Beethoven - title page of score for String Quartet No. 10 in E flat major for Harp, Opus 74. German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. For 2 violins, viola, cello. Dedicated to Prince von Lobkowitz. Ernst Eulenburg, Leipzig, 1911

Ludwig van Beethoven - opening page of score for String Quartet No. 10 in E flat major for Harp, Opus 74. German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. For 2 violins, viola, cello. Dedicated to Prince von Lobkowitz. Ernst Eulenburg, Leipzig, 1911

Ludwig van Beethoven - title page for String Quartet No. 11 in F minor 'Serioso', Opus 95. German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. For 2 violins, viola, cello. Dedicated to Nickolaus Zmeskall von Domanovetz. Ernst Eulenburg, Leipzig, 1911

Ludwig van Beethoven - opening page of score for String Quartet No. 11 in F minor 'Serioso', Opus 95. German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. For 2 violins, viola, cello. Dedicated to Nickolaus Zmeskall von Domanovetz. Ernst Eulenburg, Leipzig, 1911

Ludwig van Beethoven - title page for String Quartet No. 17 in F major, Opus 135. German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. For 2 violins, viola, cello. Dedicated to Johann Wolfmeier. Ernst Eulenburg, Leipzig, 1911

Ludwig van Beethoven - opening page of score for String Quartet No. 17 in F major, Opus 135. German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. For 2 violins, viola, cello. Dedicated to Johann Wolfmeier. Ernst Eulenburg, Leipzig, 1911

Ludwig van Beethoven - title page for String Quartet in B flat major, Grosse Fuge, Opus 133. German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. For 2 violins, viola, cello. Dedicated to Cardinal Eerzherzog Rudolph. Ernst Eulenburg, Leipzig, 1911

Ludwig van Beethoven - opening page of score for String Quartet in B flat major, Grosse Fuge, Opus 133. German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. For 2 violins, viola, cello. Dedicated to Cardinal Eerzherzog Rudolph. Ernst Eulenburg, Leipzig, 1911

Ludwig van Beethoven - title page for String Quartet No. 15 in A minor, Opus 132. German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. For 2 violins, viola, cello. Dedicated to Prince Nicolaus von Galitzin. Ernst Eulenburg, Leipzig, 1911

Ludwig van Beethoven - opening page of score for String Quartet No. 15 in A minor, Opus 132. German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. For 2 violins, viola, cello. Dedicated to Prince Nicolaus von Galitzin. Ernst Eulenburg, Leipzig, 1911

Ludwig van Beethoven - title page of score for String Quartet No. 13 in B flat major, Opus 130. German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. For 2 violins, viola, cello. Dedicated to Prince Nicolaus von Galitzin. Ernst Eulenburg, Leipzig, 1911

Ludwig van Beethoven - opening page of score for String Quartet No. 13 in B flat major, Opus 130. German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. For 2 violins, viola, cello. Dedicated to Prince Nicolaus von Galitzin. Ernst Eulenburg, Leipzig, 1911

Ludwig van Beethoven - title page of score for String Quartet No. 2 in G major, Opus 18 no 2. German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. For 2 violins, viola, cello. Dedicated to Prince von Lobkowitz. Ernst Eulenburg, Leipzig, 1911

Ludwig van Beethoven - opening page of score for String Quartet No. 2 in G major, Opus 18 no 2. German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. For 2 violins, viola, cello. Dedicated to Prince von Lobkowitz. Ernst Eulenburg, Leipzig, 1911

Ludwig van Beethoven - title page of score for String Quartet No. 9 in C major, Opus 59 no 3. German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. For 2 violins, viola, cello. Dedicated to Count von Razumovsky. Ernst Eulenburg, Leipzig, 1911

Ludwig van Beethoven - opening page of score for String Quartet No. 9 in C major, Opus 59 no 3. German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. For 2 violins, viola, cello. Dedicated to Count von Razumovsky. Ernst Eulenburg, Leipzig, 1911

Ludwig van Beethoven - title page of score for String Quartet No. 12 in E flat major, Opus 127. German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. For 2 violins, viola, cello. Dedicated to Prince Nicolaus von Galitzin. Ernst Eulenburg, Leipzig, 1911

Ludwig van Beethoven - opening page of score for String Quartet No. 12 in E flat major, Opus 127. German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. For 2 violins, viola, cello. Dedicated to Prince Nicolaus von Galitzin. Ernst Eulenburg, Leipzig, 1911

Ludwig van Beethoven - title page of score for Violin Concerto No. 1 in D major, Opus 61. German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. Dedicated to Stephan von Breuning. Ernst Eulenburg, Leipzig, 1911

Ludwig van Beethoven - opening page of score for Violin Concerto No. 1 in D major, Opus 61. German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. Dedicated to Stephan von Breuning. Ernst Eulenburg, Leipzig, 1911

Ludwig van Beethoven - title page of score for Overture from opera Fidelio, Opus 72b. German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. Ernst Eulenburg, Leipzig, 1911

Ludwig van Beethoven - opening page of score for Overture from opera Fidelio, Opus 72b. German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. Ernst Eulenburg, Leipzig, 1911

Ludwig van Beethoven - title page of score for Coriolan Overture, Opus 62. German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. Dedicated to Heinrich Josef von Collin. Ernst Eulenburg, Leipzig, 1911

Ludwig van Beethoven - opening page of score for Coriolan Overture, Opus 62. German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. Dedicated to Heinrich Josef von Collin. Ernst Eulenburg, Leipzig, 1911

Ludwig van Beethoven - title page of score for Overture for Ballet The Creatures of Prometheus, Opus 43. German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. Ernst Eulenburg, Leipzig, 1911

Ludwig van Beethoven - opening page of score for Overture for The Creatures of Prometheus, Opus 43. German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. Ernst Eulenburg, Leipzig, 1911

Ludwig van Beethoven 's note on his 9th Symphony published on a postcard by Schott. German composer, 17 December 1770- 26 March 1827

Ludwig van Beethoven - portrait by Willibrond Joseph Mähler dated 1804 / 1805. German composer. 17 December 1770- 26 March 1827

Ludwig van Beethoven - portrait by Willibrond Joseph Mähler dated 1804 / 1805. German composer. 17 December 1770- 26 March 1827

Ludwig van Beethoven - Bronze Life Mask made in 1812, Vienna. German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. At the time Beethoven was working on 7th Symphony. Mould made by Franz Klein.

Ludwig van Beethoven - Marble bust statue, German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827.

Count Andreas Razumovsky formal portrait by Johann Baptist Lampi the Elder, 1814. Russian ambassador in Vienna, early 19th century. Commissioned Op.59 quartets from Ludwig van Beethoven, German composer, 17 December 1770- 26 March 1827

Ludwig van Beethoven's hearing aids. German composer, 17 December 1770- 26 March 1827

Alfred Brendel performing Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major, ' Emperor ' by Ludwig van Beethoven, accompanied by the Philharmonia Orchestra at the London Royal Albert Hall, Prom 43, 2004. Last Proms appearance. Austrian pianist, 5 January 1931 -. White jacket

Alfred Brendel performing Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major, ' Emperor ' by Beethoven, accompanied by the Philharmonia Orchestra at the London Royal Albert Hall, Prom 43, 2004. Last Proms appearance. Austrian pianist, 5 January 1931 - . White jacket

Alfred Brendel performing Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major, ' Emperor ' by Beethoven, accompanied by the Philharmonia Orchestra at the London Royal Albert Hall, Prom 43, 2004. Last Proms appearance. Austrian pianist, 5 January 1931 - . White jacket

Alfred Brendel performing Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major, ' Emperor ' by Beethoven, accompanied by the Philharmonia Orchestra at the London Royal Albert Hall, Prom 43, 2004. Last Proms appearance. Austrian pianist, 5 January 1931 - . White jacket.

Ludwig van Beethoven portrait as a young man. German composer, 17 December 1770- 26 March 1827

Fidelio poster / announcement of performance 23 May 1814 at Vienna's Karnterthor Theatre. Fidelio by Beethoven, German composer, 17 December 1770- 26 March 1827 / (premiered Vienna 1805)

Heiligenstadt Testament final page signed in 1802 by Ludwig van Beethoven. German composer, 17 December 1770- 26 March 1827

Beethoven - 78 rpm Red Victrola record label of sonata in G major, second movement, played by Sergei Rachmaninov and Fritz Kreisler with HMV (His Master's Voice) logo - dog and gramophone

78 rpm Columbia Record cover (paper) - Coriolan overturewritten by Beethoven- performed by Willem Mengelberg and Concertgebouw Orchestra

Kurt Masur conducting the London Philharmonic Orchestra in the Beethoven cycle at Royal Festival Hall, London. 24 November 2004. German conductor, b.1927.

Gottfried Baron van Swieten -director of Imperial Hofbibliothek, Vienna. Profile 1734-1803. Friend of young Beethoven, Haydn, Mozart

Beethoven 's Fidelio opera - listening to playback at recording studio. "l to r Christa Ludwig (Fidelio), Jon Vickers (Florestan), unknown, Walter Legge (EMI producer) Wilhelm Pitz (Chorus Master)

Recording by Klemperer"

Beethoven 's Fidelio opera - recording session with Klemperer l to r : Gottlob Frick (Rocco), Christa Ludwig (Leonore), Jon Vickers (Florestan), Franz Crass (Don Fernando), Ingeborg Hallstein (Marzelline), Gerhard Unger(Jacquino) - with the Philharmonia Chorus - Kingsway Hall, London, EMI recording

Beethoven 's Fidelio opera - conductor Otto Klemperer discusses performance with singing cast - Christa Ludwig (Leonore), Jon Vickers (Florestan), Chorus Master Wilhelm Pitz, Walter Legge (EMI Producer) - Kingsway Hall,London recording - 1962

Baroness Dorothea von Ertmann, née Graumann - portrait. One of Ludwig van Beethoven's longstanding friends, whom he called 'Dorothea Caecilia'. A few argue she may be the Immortal Beloved. Beethoven, German composer, 17 December 1770- 26 March 1827.

Bettina von Arnim - portrait - German writer and novelist 4 April 1785 - 20 January 1859 - Beethoven connection

Ludwig van Beethoven's organ that he played at the age of 11, from the Minorites Church in Bonn. German composer (1770-1827).

Ludwig van Beethoven 's birthplace, on the Rheingasse in Bonn German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827

Interior of Ludwig van Beethoven 's birthplace, on 515 Rheingasse in Bonn. With his piano and violin German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827

Josepha Duschek -portrait. ( Josefa, Dushek, Dusek). Bohemian soprano for whom Mozart wrote 'Bella Mia Fiamma' (K 528). 1754-1824. Dusek gave the first performance of Beethoven's 'Ah, perfido' (Leipzig 1796).

Decorative BBC Symphony Concerts programme cover. November 25, 1953. The BBC Symphony Orchestra conducted by Sir Thomas Beecham. Performance included Wagner's Prelude, Lohengrin; Richard Arnell's Lord Byron; Delius' Fantasy-Overture; Beethoven's Symphony No.3,in E flat.

Missa Solemnis - Ludwig van Beethoven's handwritten score, manuscript of the first page, bearing the inscription: 'Von Herzen - moege es wieder - zu Herzen gehen!' German composer, 17 December 1770- 26 March 1827

Ludwig van Beethoven - Bust statue, by N. Aronson. German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827.

Missa Solemnis - Ludwig van Beethoven's handwritten score, manuscript of the 'Dona Nobis Pacem' section. German composer, 17 December 1770- 26 March 1827

Ludwig van Beethoven - portrait - German composer - 1770 - 26 March 1827

Beethoven 5th Symphony - opening bars of printed score for full orchestra instruments. First printed page of Op.67. Written in Beethoven's handwriting German composer 1770-1827. Fifth. Published by Eulenburg.

Ludwig van Beethoven - his birthplace in Bonn - German composer - 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827

Ludwig van Beethoven - his death mask - German composer - 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827

Beethoven and Goethe in Teplitz - Schönau, Bohemia / Teplice-Sanov, Czech Republic, in 1811 at a thermal springs health resort. Beethoven German composer, 17 December 1770- 26 March 1827. Goethe, German poet, novelist, dramatist, and philosopher. 28 August 1749 - 22 March 1832.

Romantic impression of Ludwig van Beethoven's music influencing young girl. Music, flickering candle and life mask. 1770-1827. German composer. 20th century postcard- Superfot series

Beethoven 5th Symphony - opening bars of printed score for full orchestra instruments. Second printed page of Op.67. Written in Beethoven's handwriting German composer 1770-1827. Fifth. Published by Eulenburg.

Ludwig van Beethoven - portrait of the German composer at the piano by Hermann Junker. 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827.

Ludwig van Beethoven - memorial to the German composer in the Beethoven Platz, Vienna, Austria. 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827.

Ludwig van Beethoven - memorial to the German composer in the Beethoven Platz, Vienna, Austria. Close-up of cherubs playing the pan pipes. 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827.

Ludwig van Beethoven - memorial to the German composer in the Beethoven Platz, Vienna, Austria. Close-up of cherubs playing the hunting horn. 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827.

Ludwig van Beethoven - memorial to the German composer in the Beethoven Platz, Vienna, Austria. Close-up of cherubs playing the pan pipes. 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827.

Ludwig van Beethoven - grave of the German composer in the Zentralfiredhof (central cemetery), Vienna, Austria. 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827.

Ludwig van Beethoven - memorial in Beethoven Platz, Vienna, Austria. German composer, 17 December 1770- 26 March 1827

Ludwig van Beethoven - memorial in Beethoven Platz, Vienna, Austria. German composer, 17 December 1770- 26 March 1827

Ludwig van Beethoven holding Missa Solemnis by J.K. Stieler, 1819. German composer, 17 December 1770- 26 March 1827.

Ludwig van Beethoven holding Missa Solemnis by J.K. Stieler, 1819. German composer, 17 December 1770- 26 March 1827.

Gioconda De Vito - portrait holding violin - Italian violinist - 26 July 1907 - 1994 - in programme for 28 May 1957 Beethoven concert, Royal Festival Hall, London

Charles Rosen - portrait of the American pianist playing, Beethoven score at piano. Born 5 May 1927.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Ludwig van Beethoven - portrait of the German writer and composer walking in Teplitz / Teplice, Czech Republic. Painted by Adolf Karpellus,German painter, 1869-1919. Goethe: 28 August 1749 - 22 March 1832. Beethoven: 1770 - 26 March 1827.

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