22. Beethoven's Heiligenstadt Testament
- Author
- Kay Collier (Kathryn Hastings & Co)
- Published
- Wed 24 Feb 2021
- Episode Link
- https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/1-sealed-letter/episodes/22--Beethovens-Heiligenstadt-Testament-eqv16f
After his death, Beethoven’s family found a letter in his desk, which had been written nearly 25 years earlier. The letter tells about his struggles with deafness and his retreat from society. He also shared about how his art inspired him to continue despite his suffering.
Letter translation: all-about-Beethoven.com
