Site Essays: Articles and essays on non-concert events (exhibitions, meetings, etc.) regarding Ludwig van Beethoven

These pages will feature all articles, whether published or unpublished, written by contributors to the research center who wish to support Beethovenian research. Some have appeared in specialized journals, while others were created specifically for us. Among our contributors are Michel Rouch, Luigi Bellofatto, Graziano Denini, Antonietta Cappelli and Giovanni Mura. The same articles will also be available on their dedicated pages within the site. Anyone interested in collaborating is welcome to contact us via the email addresses provided in the “Contacts” section.

Alexander Wheelock Thayer at the Beethovenhaus in Bonn

Alexander Wheelock Thayer at the Beethovenhaus in Bonn

May – September 2010

The exhibition curated by Luigi Domenico Bellofatto on Alexander Wheelock Thayer at the Beethovenhaus in Bonn.

My revision of the Beethoven grandfather clock.

My revision of the Beethoven grandfather clock.

Bonn, September 28, 2011.

The first fixing in modern time of the pendulum of Ludwig van Beethoven Bonn, Beethoven Haus, september 28 2011.

James Green and Benedetta Saglietti in Genoa

James Green and Benedetta Saglietti in Genoa

May 12, 2014

Article on the visit of James Green and Benedetta Saglietti to Genoa on May 12, 2014.

The “Beethovenian” Comics Fair

The “Beethovenian” Comics Fair

Milan, January 3, 2015

Forum friends at the "Beethoveniano" Comics Fair in Milan, January 3, 2015
The myth of Beethoven in comics from Peanuts to Goofy

Luigi Della Croce turns 90

Luigi Della Croce turns 90

2/09/2017

The great musicologist Luigi Della Croce di Dojola turns 90 and a few days before his birth date, on September 2nd 2017 I had the honour of being a guest at his estate in San Giorgio Canavese (TO) also in the presence of Luigi Domenico Bellofatto and Benedetta Saglietti

Beethoven Autentico? (Authentic Beethoven?)

Beethoven Autentico? (Authentic Beethoven?)

Venice 22 / 23 November 2017.

Authentic Beethoven?
Seminar by Gabriele Riccobono and Rinaldo Nani – Venice, November 22-23, 2017. The recent seminar held by Gabriele Riccobono in Venice gave us the opportunity to meet the scholar of Beethovenian performance practice.

Jäger und Sammler

Jäger und Sammler

34 Jahre im Dienst des Beethoven-Hauses. 2019

Luigi Bellofatto wrote this article for the book/memorial published on the occasion of Michael Ladenburger’s retirement.

The inauguration of the new Beethoven Haus in Bonn, 16-17 December 2019 By Luigi Domenico Bellofatto

The inauguration of the new Beethoven Haus in Bonn, 16-17 December 2019 By Luigi Domenico Bellofatto

Bonn, December 16-17, 2019

Luigi Domenico Bellofatto present at the inauguration of the "new" Beethovenhaus in Bonn.

Luigi Bellofatto - Beethoven, almost a Fantasy - Italian memories on the 250th anniversary of his birth.

Luigi Bellofatto - Beethoven, almost a Fantasy - Italian memories on the 250th anniversary of his birth.

Conference / Concert held on Friday, September 18, 2020

At the Fazioli Concert Hall in Sacile (PD), as the final event in the ‘Return to Music’ series.

Luigi Bellofatto present at the Beethoven conference in Boston

Luigi Bellofatto present at the Beethoven conference in Boston

Boston 2021

December 12, 2020

The CRMB at the conference "Musicology after Beethoven. XVII International Congress of the German Musicological Society

The CRMB at the conference "Musicology after Beethoven. XVII International Congress of the German Musicological Society

Universität Bonn

– September 28 – October 1, 2021