Not much is known about their relationship but the two men don’t appear to have been close.
Beethoven’s Kreutzer Sonataīeethoven first met Kreutzer in 1798. In a twist of fate, his name ended up on not just one but three major works of art (and many minor ones) that spanned more than 100 years and explored love, murder, religion, social issues, and more. Yet his popularity began to wane even before his death and he would be little remembered today if it wasn’t for Beethoven’s sonata. Kreutzer also composed many works for the stage, and he went on to become chief conductor and later music director of the Paris Opéra. When Beethoven dedicated his ninth violin sonata to Rodolphe Kreutzer in 1805, the violinist was already internationally renowned for his virtuosity and celebrated for a new style of violin playing characterized by a full tone and legato (singing) style.
0 kommentar(er)
