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Taking his hand, turned him round to the audience, (1907). Creator: Unknown
Taking his hand, turned him round to the audience, (1907). During a performance of Beethovens " Choral Symphony", the composer, old and deaf, was standing on the platform with his back to the audience, intently following the music. As the concluding chords died away the whole house broke out into enthusiastic applause...but Beethoven stood motionless, unmoved - a pathetic figure...however, the storm of cheers broke out afresh, for a young singer, named Caroline Unger...went up to the unconscious composer, and, taking his hand, turned him round to the audience. As the glance of the deaf man lighted upon the sea of upturned faces, and he witnessed the emotion which his work had aroused, he was deeply moved. An episode from the life of German composer Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827). From " Story-Lives of Great Musicians", by F.J. Rowbotham. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1907]
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Taking his hand, turned him round to the audience, (1907). During a performance of Beethoven's "Choral Symphony", the composer, old and deaf, was standing on the platform with his back to the audience, intently following the music. As the concluding chords died away the whole house broke out into enthusiastic applause. . . but Beethoven stood motionless, unmoved - a pathetic figure. . . however, the storm of cheers broke out afresh for a young singer named Caroline Unger. She went up to the unconscious composer and, taking his hand, turned him round to face the audience. In this poignant moment captured by an unknown photographer in 1907, we witness an episode from German composer Ludwig van Beethoven's life. Despite his profound deafness and advancing age at that time (he passed away in 1827), Beethoven remained dedicated to creating beautiful music that stirred emotions within listeners. Caroline Unger's act of kindness not only allowed Beethoven to physically see how deeply moved people were by his work but also served as a reminder of his enduring legacy. The image portrays both vulnerability and strength as it captures Beethoven's emotional reaction upon witnessing firsthand how he had touched countless lives through his compositions. This photograph serves as a testament to human connection and compassion transcending barriers such as disability or age. It reminds us that even when faced with adversity or limitations, acts of kindness can have a profound impact on others' lives.
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