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New analysis of Beethoven’s hair reveals possible cause of mysterious ailments, scientists say
CNN via Yahoo News· 3 days agoAn analysis of locks of Ludwig van Beethoven’s hair suggest he had lead poisoning. It may have...
Snips Of Beethoven’s Hair Reveal New Clues About His Deafness And Other Ills
Forbes· 5 days agoDNA extracted from Ludwig van Beethoven’s hair has already revealed intriguing details about the...
Why Beethoven’s ninth appeals to democrats and despots alike
The Economist· 6 days agoLudwig van Beethoven’s ninth and final symphony was first performed on May 7th 1824 at Kärntnertor...
John Suchet: The chaotic genesis of Beethoven’s greatest hit
The Telegraph via Yahoo News· 6 days agoFew themes in classical music are more famous than the “Ode to Joy” setting in the final movement of...
Beethoven’s hair reveals new insights into the composer’s health issues
CNN via Yahoo News· 2 days agoThis week, learn secrets unlocked by studying Ludwig van Beethoven’s hair, explore lava tubes where...
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra performs Symphony No. 9 nearly 200 years to the day of its debut
Chicago Tribune· 4 days agoThe first performance of Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 on May 7, 1824, in Vienna, will be...
Beethoven, Garth Brooks and Tom Brady Converge at the Vatican
National Catholic Register· 2 days agoIt was an inspired choice for the Vatican to hold its World Meeting on Human Fraternity in the same...
Interview: Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra ‘Ode to Joy’ concert
WEAU Eau Claire· 6 days agoThe Chippewa Valley Symphony is teaming up with the Chippewa Valley Festival Choir to perform one of...
Locks of Beethoven’s Hair Offer New Clues to the Mystery of His Deafness
New York Times· 7 days agoUsing powerful technologies, scientists found staggering amounts of lead and other toxic substances...
Oratorio Society of Virginia helps Beethoven masterwork mark the big 2-0-0
The Daily Progress· 1 day agoThis time, the music is all by Ludwig van Beethoven, and the occasion is the 200th anniversary of...