Book contents
- Frontmatter
- Dedication
- Contents
- General Introduction to the English Edition
- Acknowledgements
- Reader’s Guide
- Directionality in Vienna (True and Perceived)
- Heft 9. (March 11, 1820 – March 19, 1820)
- Heft 10. (March 20, 1820 – ca. April 1, 1820)
- Heft 11. (April 1, 1820 – April 14, 1820)
- Heft 12. (April 18, 1820 – April 29, 1820)
- Heft 13. (May 1 or 2, 1820 – May 10, 1820)
- Heft 14. (ca. June 2, 1820 – ca. July 4, 1820)
- Heft 15. (ca. July 7/8, 1820 – August 19, 1820)
- Heft 16. (ca. August 25, 1820 – mid-September, 1820)
- Appendix: Descriptions of the Conversation Books in Volume 2
- Bibliography
- Index of Writers of Conversational Entries
- Index of Beethoven’s Compositions
- General Index
Heft 12. (April 18, 1820 – April 29, 1820)
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 23 October 2020
- Frontmatter
- Dedication
- Contents
- General Introduction to the English Edition
- Acknowledgements
- Reader’s Guide
- Directionality in Vienna (True and Perceived)
- Heft 9. (March 11, 1820 – March 19, 1820)
- Heft 10. (March 20, 1820 – ca. April 1, 1820)
- Heft 11. (April 1, 1820 – April 14, 1820)
- Heft 12. (April 18, 1820 – April 29, 1820)
- Heft 13. (May 1 or 2, 1820 – May 10, 1820)
- Heft 14. (ca. June 2, 1820 – ca. July 4, 1820)
- Heft 15. (ca. July 7/8, 1820 – August 19, 1820)
- Heft 16. (ca. August 25, 1820 – mid-September, 1820)
- Appendix: Descriptions of the Conversation Books in Volume 2
- Bibliography
- Index of Writers of Conversational Entries
- Index of Beethoven’s Compositions
- General Index
Summary
[Inside Front Cover]
BEETHOVEN [presumably in his apartment on the Josephstädter Glacis; possibly Tuesday, April 18]: April, 1820. [//]
[Blatt 1r]
OLIVA [accompanying Beethoven on his shopping errands; probably in the morning of Tuesday, April 18]:
[first at a hat shop:]
He is asking 16 Gulden for the hat. [//]
[at a shop that sold lamp oil:]
One can get it at various places; the best is behind the Hoher Markt, in Natorp's building, then behind it in the small narrow street [Gasse]; I mean lamp oil; the warehouse of the largest factory is there. // If it looks this yellow and clear, it costs 48 kr. per pound; contains a half Mass [measure]; this is the finest. // Landskron- Gasse No. 383 [sic]. //
[at a fish vendor’s:]
Freshly caught, 34 kr. for 4 of them. //
The best pepper is not ground. Have white pepper bought for you; it is healthier than the black. [Blatt 1v]
It is too warm; better to eat them at midday today; the woman just got them yesterday. //
When will you get home? [//]
BEETHOVEN [in a coffee house; presumably the afternoon of Tuesday, April 18]: Rospini, periscopic eyeglasses. [//]
[Blatt 2r]
BERNARD [probably in a restaurant in the City; probably a long midday dinner on the afternoon of Tuesday, April 18]: I have not succumbed to it; this contrary condition is very rare and doesn't last a day when it occurs. My digestion is unequalled and I have never felt the urge to vomit, even after the greatest gluttony. //
In this peaceful city, as in Dresden, one would hardly believe it possible. [//] [Blatt 2v] There is essentially no need here in Vienna, and far and wide in the surrounding region, as much as is spent on security. //
Take Captain Lindner or Artillery Professor Strombeck. You will certainly find both a great pleasure, since both are very educated and pleasant people. [//]
[Blatt 3r]
[joined briefly by other guests:]
This is Baron Brandau, Court Secretary, with his wife. //
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- Information
- Beethoven's Conversation BooksVolume 2: Nos. 9 to 16 (March 1820 to September 1820), pp. 145 - 188Publisher: Boydell & BrewerPrint publication year: 2019