The idea for a Beethoven monument in Bonn dates back to 1828, the year after Beethoven's death, but the first international call for funds was not until 1835.
Composer Biography
Franz Liszt, who played for and was praised by Beethoven at age eleven, became a champion of Beethoven's works for solo piano and orchestra in the 1830s.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Yoav Levanon, the pianist, states that the album's program takes the listener on a musical journey traversing distinct planes, from spiritual existence to the beauty of life.
Historical Context
The Bonn Beethoven Festival in August 1845 celebrated the 75th anniversary of Beethoven's birth and the unveiling of his monument.
Notable Performances
Franz Liszt, described as "the soul of the festival" by Hector Berlioz, helped prepare for the 1845 Bonn festival and conducted Beethoven's Fifth Symphony and his own memorial cantata.
Historical Context
Robert Schumann donated funds from his Fantasie, Op. 17, in 1836 to support the Beethoven Monument, with other composers like Moscheles, Spohr, and Ries also contributing.
Album & Artwork
The album "Monument for Beethoven" features works by major composers who contributed to the commissioning and erecting of the Beethoven Monument in Bonn.
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