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| Tango01 | 05 May 2018 1:07 p.m. PST |
…. duel in Vienna – and what happened "When composer Daniel Steibelt challenged one of the greatest composers and pianists who has ever lived to a duel, he actually believed he might win, writes John Suchet. Who was Daniel Steibelt? A native of Berlin, Daniel Steibelt was one of Europe's most renowned piano virtuosos. He was a typical Prussian – formal, correct, proper. In 1800 he came to Vienna, no doubt with the aim of advancing his musical reputation.
It was quickly agreed among the city's musical patrons that Steibelt should compete against Beethoven in an improvisation contest…."
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 The Virtual Armchair General  | 06 May 2018 9:46 a.m. PST |
Great Story! There was definitely something in the air in Vienna in the late 18h Century that produced Hayden, Mozart, and the Great Ludwig van--not to mention their many talented contemporaries who would have been "great" if these absolute geniuses had not existed. Maybe it was the schlag? TVAG |
| Tango01 | 06 May 2018 3:16 p.m. PST |
Glad you enjoyed it my friend!. (smile) Amicalement
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