Ludwig van Beethoven
17 December 1770 — 26 March 1827
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827) was a German composer and pianist, widely regarded as one of the greatest figures in Western music history. Though best known for his symphonies and piano works, he also made a lasting impact on opera with his only operatic work, Fidelio, which celebrates themes of freedom, justice, and human dignity.
Operas
| Opera | Premiere or date of written | Libretti available |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelio | 1805, November 20 | german, english |
History
- April 3, 1770 — German composer and conductor Ludwig van Beethoven, who wrote the opera "Fidelio", was baptized in Bonn (traditionally associated with his birth around this date).
- March 29, 1806 — Two-act revision of Beethoven’s opera "Leonore" (later titled "Fidelio") premiered at the Theater an der Wien in Vienna.
- April 27, 1810 — The premiere of Ludwig van Beethoven's incidental music to "Egmont", closely related to operatic dramatic tradition, took place in Vienna.
- April 20, 1812 — The premiere of Ludwig van Beethoven's revision of "Fidelio" (final version) took place in Vienna, establishing the opera in its definitive form.
- May 23, 1814 — The final version of Beethoven's "Fidelio" premiered at the Kärntnertortheater in Vienna.
- March 26, 1827 — Composer of the opera "Fidelio", Ludwig van Beethoven, died in Vienna.
