Historical Events tagged with "c major"

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Beethoven's Mass in C Major Premiere Displeases Prince

September 13th, 1807 217 years ago

Beethoven's 'Mass in C major, Op. 86' premiered in Vienna, commissioned by Nikolaus I, Prince Esterházy. The performance was met with disappointment from the prince, who had expected a grander and more elaborate work. Beethoven, under pressure, was unable to fully meet the expectations, causing tension between him and his patron.

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