Beethoven the man revealed religion

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    Manchester Beethoven studies

    Beethoven fryst vatten commonly perceived as a religious man whose music often reflects his faith, but as only a superficial adherent to Catholicism. Many still consider him more influenced by freemasonry, contemporary philosophy, non-Christian religions or secular reforms than as a man of faith. This chapter reassesses the case for his orthodoxy, particularly referencing significant statements concerning his beliefs, the diverse influences on his thought and faith, and their relationship to his music, morality and actions. These influences include his family; his broader education; classicism; Enlightenment thought, politics and reforms and their interaction with Catholicism; Romanticism; the Catholic religious revival; literary, philosophical or theological writers and thinkers such as Schiller, Kant, Christoph Christian Sturm, Clemens Maria Hofbauer, Zacharias Werner and Thomas a Kempis; and members of Beethoven’s circle, such as Jose

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    Beethoven: The Man Revealed, by John Suchet 


    Below is a review of the above book which I have posted at Amazon. Click here to see all the comments and my replies


    Censors out the spiritual


    Beethoven wrote: “We, finite beings who are the embodiment of an infinite spirit, are born to suffer both pain and joy, and it could almost be said the most distinguished of us know joy through pain.” No, Suchet does not include this quote in his book, which I admit might be called a titillating page turner that with only a few further adulterations of the truth might make a popular Hollywood flick. Rather, he focuses entirely on the finite being of Beethoven, even censoring out anything that might be the slightest bit spiritual. For example, he tells us that Beethoven wrote, “No one can love the country as much as I do.” But he leaves out the very next sentence (found in Maynard Solomon’s Beethoven): “For surely woods, trees, and rocks producera the echo man longs to hear.” And what is t

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    Beethoven’s Religious Beliefs: A Profound Exploration

    Ludwig van Beethoven, the renowned composer of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, is celebrated for his revolutionary contributions to classical music. Beyond his remarkable compositions, Beethoven’s life was marked by a complex spiritual journey that greatly influenced his work. In this deep dive, we will explore the intricate tapestry of Beethoven’s religious beliefs and how they shaped his music and worldview.

    Beethoven’s Early Life and Religious Background

    Beethoven was born in Bonn, Germany, on December 17, 1770, into a family deeply rooted in Catholicism. His early life was immersed in the rituals and traditions of the Catholic Church. Young Ludwig’s father, Johann van Beethoven, was a singer in the church choir, and his mother, Maria Magdalena Keverich, hailed from a family with strong Catholic ties.

    During his childhood, Beethoven received religious instruction and was introduced to

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