Bonn 2020

[Michael]

Bonn is gearing up for Beethoven's 250th:

http://www.dw.com/en/a-new-attractio...onn/a-42760090

[Peter]

A bit rich this "What would Bonn be without Beethoven? The city is proud of its famous son and built his monument in Münsterplatz in 1845".

If it hadn't been for Liszt it would never have seen the light of day - he involved himself in the project in October 1839 when it became clear it was in danger of foundering through lack of financial support. Till then, the French contributions had totalled less than 425 francs; Liszt's own personal donation exceeded 10,000 francs. He contributed his advocacy and also his personal energies in concerts and recitals, the proceeds of which went towards the construction fund. One such concert was his last public appearance with Frédéric Chopin, a pair of piano duo concerts held at the Salle Pleyel and the Conservatoire de Paris on 25 and 26 April 1841.

[Michael]

More news regarding 2020:

http://www.dw.com/en/highlights-of-t...ced/a-42898389

[Enrique]

Bonn is gearing up for Beethoven's 250th:

http://www.dw.com/en/a-new-attractio...onn/a-42760090

Seven years in advance?!

If it hadn't been for Liszt it would never have seen the light of day - he involved himself in the project in October 1839 when it became clear it was in danger of foundering through lack of financial support. Till then, the French contributions had totalled less than 425 francs; Liszt's own personal donation exceeded 10,000 francs. He contributed his advocacy and also his personal energies in concerts and recitals, the proceeds of which went towards the construction fund. One such concert was his last public appearance with Frédéric Chopin, a pair of piano duo concerts held at the Salle Pleyel and the Conservatoire de Paris on 25 and 26 April 1841.

Another token of the generosity of Liszt!

[Michael]

More coming attractions:

http://www.beethoven-pastoral-project.com/#/home