The Deaf Composer's Triumph: Beethoven's Ninth Premieres
On May 7, 1824, a deaf Beethoven "conducted" the premiere of his Ninth Symphony in Vienna — and had to be turned around to see the cheering crowd.
On May 7, 1824, a deaf Beethoven "conducted" the premiere of his Ninth Symphony in Vienna — and had to be turned around to see the cheering crowd.