Beethovenfest | |
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Genre | mostly music by Beethoven |
Frequency | annual |
Location(s) | Bonn and the region |
Inaugurated | 1845 |
People | Nike Wagner |
Website | www |
The Beethovenfest ('Beethoven Festival') is a festival of classical music in Bonn, Germany, dedicated mostly to the music of Ludwig van Beethoven who was born there. It dates back to 1845, when the composer's 75th anniversary of birth was celebrated with unveiling his monument and performing major works.
First held irregularly, it is now an annual event, presenting around 70 concerts of international orchestras, ensembles and soloists in more than 20 venues in the town and the region.