Ludwig van Beethoven, born in December 1770, is universally acknowledged as one of the greatest composers in the history of Western music. A pivotal figure during the transition from the Classical to the Romantic era, Beethoven left an indelible mark on the music world, both in his time and for generations to come. His compositions, ranging from the magnificence of
Heiligenstadt, prevoiusly on the outskirts of Vienna, is now one of the capital’s districts. Beethoven visited the area frequently, and it was there that he wrote the famous Heiligenstadt Testement in 1802. The statue is situated in Heiligenstadt Park. It was sculpted in marble by Fritz Hänlein following a model by Robert Weigl. It was erected by the Association of male
In the old cemetary, Alter Friedhof, can be found the grave of Beethoven’s mother: Maria Magdalena Keverich. Beethoven said that his mother was an adorable mother, and his best friend. His words are engraved on the gravestone. Also found here is the gravestone of Robert Schumann and Franz Ries’ tomb…