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Beethoven in the “Kupferschmiedhaus” in Baden
Ludwig van Beethoven spent 15 summers in Baden near Vienna. He lived in numerous apartments in the spa town, in 1821, 1822 and 1823 the current Beethoven House, then the “Kupferschmiedhaus” at Rathausgasse 10. The apartment he rented on the first floor impresses today with its original colors, which were restored in 2014 was rediscovered and exposed.
Beethoven on a cure in Baden
The famous composer sought healing from his numerous ailments in the imperial spa town of Baden. A variety of exhibits and documents report on Beethoven’s stay in the spa town of Baden. As he wrote to his brother: “… it is not possible to speak with any certainty about a real improvement in my state of health, but I do believe that the power of the baths will, if not eliminate, at least suppress the evil…”.
Beethoven and the 9th Symphony
In the summer of 1823, Beethoven was intensively involved in composing his 9th Symphony. He arrived in Baden on August 17th and moved back into the premises where large parts of the fourth movement of the Ninth were created. The Beethovenhaus Baden, which many Baden residents remember as the “House of the Ninth”, has also been called the house of today’s European anthem since 1985.
This Ninth Symphony is conveyed to visitors to the Beethovenhaus in a special way: in a separate exhibition room, the fourth movement of the symphony can not only be heard, but also “seen” and “read”. n addition, the basic principles of listening to music and the phenomenon of sound can be explored in our own hearing laboratory, an experience for young and old.
In the Beethovenhaus Baden there is a fortepiano on which Ludwig van Beethoven played several times. The instrument originally stood in the house of the merchant Josef Perger (1775-1846) in Gutenbrunn, today a district of Baden, where Beethoven was a frequent guest. This instrument was made by Conrad Graf (1782 -1851), one of the most important Viennese piano makers of the Biedermeier period. The instrument was donated to the city of Baden by Magdalena Perger in 1895.
After extensive restoration, the grand piano can now be heard again at concerts.
Here is an excerpt from the Waldstein Sonata op. 53, played by Ema Gogova-Jedlicka on this fortepiano.
Works Beethoven worked on in Baden
1809/10
Sonate für Klavier in Es-Dur
‚Les Adieux‘ op. 81
1813
‚Wellingtons Sieg oder die Schlacht bei Vittoria‘ für Orchester op. 91
1814
‚Elegischer Gesang‘ Kantate op. 118
1819 – 1822/23
Messe in D-Dur
‚Missa solemnis‘ op. 123
1822
‚Die Weihe des Hauses‘
Ouvertüre in C-Dur op. 124
1825
Streichquartett No. 15
in a-Moll op. 132
1825/26
Streichquartett No. 13
in B-Dur op. 130
Ludwig van Beethoven celebrated his 250th birthday in 2020. birthday
All the best, Ludwig!
Even though the year turned out differently than planned, we wanted to congratulate the great composer with this photo.
Have fun with our video contribution!
Our Shop
The shop in the Beethovenhaus Baden
In the shop you will find our own productions as well as an attractive selection of products related to music, Beethoven and Baden, including books, gifts, children’s items as well as a representative selection of CDs and DVDs related to Beethoven.
Please send your order to willkommen@beethovenhaus-baden.at.
Please state the item name, quantity and delivery address.
We will be happy to inform you about shipping costs and other modalities by email.
Beethovenhaus Shop
Here you can find our own articles as well as a variety of articles of Beethoven, music and Baden.
NEW!!!! Tea towels (made in Austria) and glasses cleaning cloths!
Made in Austria, the tea towels, in subtle gray or light red, are suitable for every kitchen.
Practical and nice, as a souvenir or gift, glasses cleaning cloths in 3 variations.
ONLY available in the Beethovenhaus Baden!
Tea towel: €15.90
Glasses cleaning cloth: € 4.90
Brochure "Beethoven in Baden"
The new brochure accompanying the Beethovenhaus Baden
The attractive accompanying brochure appears as a supplement to the permanent exhibition in the Beethovenhaus Baden. Beethoven’s stays in Baden are attractively presented with texts about his compositions, experiences and encounters in the spa town as well as numerous illustrations.
Text: Alfred Willander, Christian Rapp, Nadia Rapp-Wimberger and Christine Triebnig-Löffler. Artists, musicologists, Beethoven lovers and Baden connoisseurs also have their say with personal comments.
40 pages, cover with fold-out city map showing Beethoven’s whereabouts in Baden.
Available in German and English.
€ 10,00
Bag "A piece of Beethoven House"
Bags were sewn from the façade net that protected the Beethoven House during roof renovation in the Ottakringerstrasse workroom, a Caritas facility. From now on you can take a piece of the Beethoven House with you and wear it.
The upcycled sustainable bags are only available in the Beethovenhaus shop!
€ 24,90
Cups
various motifs € 9.90
