We are delighted to mark the 250th anniversary of the birth of the highly acclaimed composer Ludwig van Beethoven, who was born in Bonn, Germany, in 1770. He is believed to be the most frequently performed classical music composer inRead More
Beethoven composed in several musical genres and for a variety of instrument combinations. His works for symphony orchestra include nine symphonies (of which the Ninth Symphony includes a chorus), and about a dozen pieces of “occasional” music. He wrote seven concerti for one or more soloistsRead More
The Miniature Sheet pays tribute to Symphony No. 5 in C minor, thought to be Beethoven’s most well-known composition. The symphony, with its distinctive four-note “short-short-short-long” intro was written between 1804 -1808 and its opening motif is still frequently heardRead More
Magyar Posta is issuing a commemorative stamp in honour of the 250th anniversary of the birth of the celebrated German composer Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827). Fifty thousand copies of the stamp designed by the graphic artist Orsolya Kara were producedRead More
In 2020, the world celebrates 250 years of Ludwig van Beethoven. Beethoven was a prominent figure in the transitional period between the classical and romantic musical eras. Considered a revolutionary artist and an artistic visionary, his influence is still feltRead More
In 2020, the world celebrates 250 years of Ludwig van Beethoven. Beethoven was a prominent figure in the transitional period between the classical and romantic musical eras. Considered a revolutionary artist and an artistic visionary, his influence is still feltRead More
The Presentation Packs are an exclusively produced folder that present the stamps or Miniature Sheet in mint condition. In 2020, the world celebrates 250 years of Ludwig van Beethoven. Beethoven was a prominent figure in the transitional period between theRead More
The Presentation Packs are an exclusively produced folder that present the stamps or Miniature Sheet in mint condition. In 2020, the world celebrates 250 years of Ludwig van Beethoven. Beethoven was a prominent figure in the transitional period between theRead More
The Presentation Packs are an exclusively produced folder that present the stamps or Miniature Sheet in mint condition. In 2020, the world celebrates 250 years of Ludwig van Beethoven. Beethoven was a prominent figure in the transitional period between theRead More
The stamp set & Miniature Sheet are affixed to specially produced First Day Cover envelopes and have been cancelled with the date stamp of the first date of issue. In 2020, the world celebrates 250 years of Ludwig van Beethoven.Read More
The stamp set & Miniature Sheet are affixed to specially produced First Day Cover envelopes and have been cancelled with the date stamp of the first date of issue. In 2020, the world celebrates 250 years of Ludwig van Beethoven.Read More
The stamp set & Miniature Sheet are affixed to specially produced First Day Cover envelopes and have been cancelled with the date stamp of the first date of issue. In 2020, the world celebrates 250 years of Ludwig van Beethoven.Read More
Limited to 250, this limited edition souvenir coin features an iconic portrait of Beethoven on one side and Beethoven’s beloved Broadwood piano on the other. The portrait, by Joseph Karl Stieler, shows Beethoven working on the manuscript for Missa solemnis, widely regardedRead More
Limited to 200, this special edition 12″ transparent vinyl record featuring a selection of Beethoven’s most famous compositions. The record features a beautiful gatefold cover designed in the style of the stamps and containing a set of stamps and a MiniatureRead More
The Miniature Sheet pays tribute to Symphony No. 5 in C minor, thought to be Beethoven’s most well-known composition. The symphony, with its distinctive four-note “short-short-short-long” intro was written between 1804 -1808 and its opening motif is still frequently heardRead More