After Beethoven’s death, an unfinished composition was found among his papers with the title “Rondo in the Hungarian style, almost a caprice.” Anton Schindler tidied it up and gave it the title “Rage Over a Lost Penny,” under which it has been known ever since.
#Beethoven250 Day 53
Rondo in G Major “Rage Over a Lost Penny” (Opus 129), 1795
Czech pianist Natalie Schwamova (@schwamova) was 12 years old in this exciting performance.
#Beethoven250 Day 53
Rondo in G Major “Rage Over a Lost Penny” (Opus 129), 1795
A delightful animated re-creation of the actual event that inspired Beethoven's composition.