FUN WITH MAPS – ISSUE 2021-59 DAILY FEATURE:
By Steve Kovacs (Introduction by Chuck Gibson)
LOVELAND, OH (March 29, 2021) – In Issue 2021-59 of Steve Kovacs Fun with Maps, we celebrate the debut of pianist Ludwig van Beethoven
Image: Ludwig van Beethoven playng piano (Stock images)
Ode to Joy
Ludwig van Beethoven had his debut as a pianist in 1795 on this day in Vienna.
He is one of the most influential musicians and composers of all time. Did you know about his handicap? He became increasingly deaf during his last 15-20 years of life. That did not deter him from composing many pieces of music. That included the now anthem of the European Union, Ode to Joy, which is the final movement of his Symphony No. 9, composed while he was fully deaf at age 54.
Here is Tanner’s map of Austria-Hungary from 1836. Beethoven died 9 years prior to the issuance of this map
Map of Austria-Hungary – 1836 (Credit Steve Kovacs)
Steve Kovacs and his wife Theresa reside in Loveland, Ohio where they raised their two children. He is a passionate collector of antique maps.
Visit his antique map boutique world-on-paper online. Watch for his daily feature Steve Kovacs: Antique Maps & Fun Facts here on Loveland Beacon.
