Beethoven's birthday was December 17, 1770 and he celebrates his 250th birthday this year. Join us in celebrating 100 Days of Beethoven!
Composer and pianist Ludwig van Beethoven grew up in Germany. By the time he was 12 years old, he was earning a living for his family by playing the organ and composing original music. Eventually, he became known as one of the world’s greatest pianists and one of the greatest composers of all time. He composed many of his works after he had become deaf.
Composer and pianist Ludwig van Beethoven grew up in Germany. By the time he was 12 years old, he was earning a living for his family by playing the organ and composing original music. Eventually, he became known as one of the world’s greatest pianists and one of the greatest composers of all time. He composed many of his works after he had become deaf.
Take a photo with Beethoven and share it with the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra!
If Beethoven were a guest in your home or neighborhood, where would you take him?
Join us in celebrating 100 Days of Beethoven by making a Beethoven cut-out using the illustration below. Take a photo with your cut-out and share it with the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra at:
Join us in celebrating 100 Days of Beethoven by making a Beethoven cut-out using the illustration below. Take a photo with your cut-out and share it with the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra at:
- marketing@wilmingtonsymphony.org,
- on social media using #WSOlovesBeethoven,
- the Facebook and Instragram handle @wilmingtonsymphony,
- or the Twitter handle @wilmsymphony.