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Beethoven Birthday Bash
Every December, on a Saturday afternoon in the middle of the month, the Center celebrates Beethoven's birthday with an open house, refreshments, and a short concert or lecture. We welcome Beethoven enthusiasts of all ages to join us!
December 17, 2011.
Open house: 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Free film screening from 2:00-3:00 p.m.:
Beethoven: The Beginning (Der junge Beethoven)“The only film about Beethoven’s childhood and youth”
A Michael Meert production in collaboration with WDR, 2007
in German with English subtitles“New research shows that Beethoven’s family history and childhood laid the foundation for his exceptional musical development. His genius as a musician and composer manifested itself even during his youth in Bonn in an atmosphere of cultural and political awareness. Loek Dikker’s very special soundtrack conveys, in a contemporary way, the tension between improvisation and conventional musical forms. A balanced and yet surprising narrative combines entertaining fiction with the insights of sound academic research.”
We welcome Beethoven enthusiasts of all ages to join us for the film and cake!
And don’t miss America’s Beethoven, an exhibit celebrating America’s passion for Beethoven the cultural icon and Beethoven’s music (exhibit closes Wednesday, December 21)
For more information, call 408-808-2058.
