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There is hardly a better way to approach Ludwig van Beethoven than through his piano concertos. Beethoven’s own instrument was the piano, and in his improvisations – which made him the darling of the ...

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Discover the significant world events, notable birthdays, and notable deaths that occurred on December 22. Check what ...

Christine Baranski was in the playground outside St. Matthew’s Church in Bedford, New York, about three years ago when she came across Matthew Guard, artistic director of the ...

My only excuse is that the real Jane Austen and the real Ludwig van Beethoven happen to have matching December 16 birthdates, ...

Russell Florence Jr. is a team leader/coordinator of Lifestyles/Dayton Daily News. He has been an arts/lifestyles reporter for Dayton Daily News since 2012. He has served on Dayton Daily News ...

Today in Music History for Dec. 22: In 1808, Ludwig van Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67, and Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68, also known as the "Pastoral Symphony," had their world ...

The discovery of a love letter revealed the depths of Beethoven’s yearning for his "immortal beloved." Scholars have been piecing together clues to her identity ever since. Ludwig van Beethoven wasn’t ...

The first Michigan player in the class of 2026 has announced he will be playing elsewhere after the firing of head coach Sherrone Moore. Four-star 2026 tight end Matt Ludwig requested his release from ...