He’s the towering musical genius who didn’t let his deafness prevent him from becoming one of the world’s greatest composers. Ludwig van Beethoven may have been born 250 years ago, but his story of ...

Before visiting, I knew Bonn mainly as Germany’s former capital and the birthplace of Ludwig van Beethoven. What I didn’t expect was how charming and walkable the city would feel. Known by many ...

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While Bonn is known as a hot spot for Beethoven pilgrims, composer Robert Schumann is celebrated there too. Schummannfest director Markus Schuck told DW about his influence on American director ...

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