Historedia
Person

Ludwig van Beethoven

Events
12
Episodes
17
Years
1800–1827

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Ludwig van Beethoven, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Premiere of Beethoven's Symphony No. 1

    1800–1801

    Role: Composer; hired the Burgtheater and staged the programme for the premiere of his First Symphony

    1. 2 April 1800 · K.K. Burgtheater, ViennaPremiere of Symphony No. 1 at the Burgtheater

      Beethoven hired the Burgtheater for the premiere of his First Symphony on 2 April 1800, presenting it in an extensive programme with other works.

    2. 1801 · Leipzig (publisher's location)Publication of the Symphony

      The First Symphony was published in 1801 by Hoffmeister & Kühnel of Leipzig, a year after its Vienna premiere.

  2. Publication of Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata

    1802

    Role: Composer

    1. 1802 · ViennaPublication of Piano Sonata No. 14

      Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 14, completed in 1801, was dedicated to Countess Julie Guicciardi in 1802. The publication occurred in Vienna, reflecting his status as a sought-after composer.

  3. Beethoven's Eroica Symphony performed in Vienna (1804)

    1804–1805

    Role: Composer; conductor of the 9 June 1804 private performance

    1. 9 June 1804 · Prince Lobkowitz's palace (likely venue)Private Performance at Lobkowitz Palace

      Beethoven conducted a private performance of the Eroica on 9 June 1804; the earliest private rehearsals and performances took place at Prince Lobkowitz's Vienna palace.

    2. 7 April 1805 · Theater an der WienPublic Premiere at Theater an der Wien

      The first public performance of the Eroica took place on 7 April 1805 at the Theater an der Wien in Vienna.

  4. Beethoven premieres his Violin Concerto at the Theater an der Wien

    1806

    Role: Composer

    1. 23 December 1806 · ViennaPremiere at Theater an der Wien

      Beethoven's Violin Concerto premiered on 23 December 1806 at the Theater an der Wien in Vienna during a benefit concert for Franz Clement.

  5. Beethoven composes Für Elise

    1810

    Role: Composer

    1. 1810 · ViennaComposition of Für Elise

      Beethoven composed the bagatelle 'Für Elise' around 1810, likely in Vienna, amidst reduced output due to health and political disruptions.

    2. 1867 · Publication location unknownPosthumous Publication

      The piece was published in 1867, long after Beethoven's death, based on a transcription by Ludwig Nohl.

  6. Beethoven and Goethe meet at Teplice

    1812

    Role: Composer visiting the Teplice spa, who met Goethe there in 1812

    1. July 1812 · Teplice (Teplitz), BohemiaBeethoven and Goethe meet at Teplice

      Beethoven, advised to visit Teplitz in 1812, met Goethe at the Bohemian spa town, where each formed pointed impressions of the other.

  7. Beethoven premieres Symphony No. 7 and Wellington's Victory in Vienna

    1813

    Role: Composer and Conductor

    1. 8 December 1813 · University of ViennaBenefit Concert Premiere

      Beethoven conducted the premiere of Symphony No. 7 and Wellington's Victory at the University of Vienna on 8 December 1813.

  8. Young Liszt performs in Vienna, congratulated by Beethoven

    1823

    Role: Composer

    1. 13 April 1823 · ViennaFinal Viennese Concert

      Liszt performed his last concert in Vienna on 13 April 1823, concluding a successful residency that funded his move to Paris.

    2. 13 April 1823 · ViennaThe Beethoven Legend

      Beethoven allegedly kissed Liszt on the forehead during the concert, an act described as an artistic christening.

  9. Premiere of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 in Vienna

    1824

    Role: Composer

    1. 7 May 1824 · Theater am KärntnertorThe Premiere Concert

      Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 premiered in Vienna on 7 May 1824, featuring a large ensemble and additional works.

    2. 7 May 1824 · Theater am KärntnertorAudience Reaction

      The audience gave Beethoven five standing ovations, ensuring he could see the applause despite his deafness.

  10. Beethoven completes String Quartet No. 14, Op. 131

    1826

    Role: Composer

    1. 1826 · ViennaCompletion of Op. 131

      Beethoven completed the String Quartet No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 131, in 1826, the last of a trio of late quartets.

  11. Premiere of Beethoven's String Quartet No. 13, Op. 130

    1826

    Role: Composer

    1. 21 March 1826 · unspecified venuePremiere of Op. 130

      The Schuppanzigh Quartet premiered Beethoven's String Quartet No. 13 in B-flat major, Op. 130, in its original form on 21 March 1826.

  12. Death and funeral of Ludwig van Beethoven

    1827

    Role: Deceased composer

    1. 26 March 1827 · SchwarzspanierhausDeath in Vienna

      Beethoven died on 26 March 1827 at age 56 following a prolonged illness, with limited witnesses present.

Sources

  1. Ludwig van Beethoven Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20
  2. Piano Sonata No. 14 (Beethoven) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
  3. Symphony No. 3 (Beethoven) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-25
  4. Violin Concerto (Beethoven) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-13
  5. Teplice Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20
  6. Symphony No. 7 (Beethoven) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25
  7. Wellington's Victory Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-05
  8. Franz Liszt Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-16
  9. Symphony No. 9 (Beethoven) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-12
  10. String Quartet No. 14 (Beethoven) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13
  11. String Quartet No. 13 (Beethoven) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-03
  12. Death of Ludwig van Beethoven Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-16