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Site Essays: Articles and essays on the places related to Ludwig van Beethoven, where he lived and worked, important to his life.

These pages will feature all articles, whether published or unpublished, written by contributors to the research center who wish to support Beethovenian research.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.

Rapallo Music Kiosk (Ge)

Rapallo Music Kiosk (Ge)

And the frescoes inside the dome, the work of Prof. Giovanni Grifo

Inaugurated in 1929 (precisely on Sunday 3 November), it was commissioned by Rapallo residents who had emigrated to Chile and wanted to give their hometown a venue suitable for band concerts: the Rapallo families who had relocated to South America opened a subscription which was completely successful within three years.

Beethoven Places in Prague, Czech Republic

Beethoven Places in Prague, Czech Republic

Prague July 2014

Beethoven Sites in Prague, Czech Republic: Palaces, Exhibitions, and Concerts. July 2014 Trip

Beethoven Places in Vienna, Austria

Beethoven Places in Vienna, Austria

Vienna July 2017

Our friend and co-author of the site Luigi Bellofatto has explored the “sacred” places of Beethoven’s life in Vienna.

La Redoute à Godesberg électorat de Cologne

La Redoute à Godesberg électorat de Cologne

au temps de Beethoven

Par Miriam Allemand

The statue "Young Beethoven" by Pasquale Romanelli

The statue "Young Beethoven" by Pasquale Romanelli

preserved at the G.A.M. of Genoa – Nervi

The statue “Young Beethoven” by Pasquale Romanelli (1812 – 1887) preserved at the G.A.M. in Genoa – Nervi

The statue of Beethoven by Francesco Jerace

The statue of Beethoven by Francesco Jerace

at the San Pietro alla Majella Conservatory in Naples.

Article on the Beethoven statue by Francesco Jerace preserved in the atrium of the San Pietro alla Majella Conservatory in Naples.

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