Ludwig van Beethoven was a German composer and pianist. His music was subversive and passionately democratic, in favor of republicanism and in opposition to the feudal order.[1][2]
He wanted to create a symphony based on the Napoleon's career entitled "Bonaparte" to celebrate the idea of a heroic revolutionary leader, but he became disillusioned when Napoleon declared himself Emperor in 1804.[3]
References
- ↑ Chris Wright (2020-10-25). "The Revolutionary Beethoven" Dissent Magazine. Archived from the original.
- ↑ Alan Woods (2020-12-17). "Beethoven: man, composer and revolutionary" In Defense of Marxism.
- ↑ Kerman, Joseph; Tyson, Alan; Burnham, Scott G. (2001). "Ludwig van Beethoven". Oxford Music Online. doi:10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.40026