Event #1045

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The Emperor's family leaves Vienna due to another occupation of the city by French troops. The departure of his patron Archduke Rudolph inspires Beethoven to write the Piano Sonata op. 81a, "Das Lebewohl."
Date
4 May 1809

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Event #1045
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
November 1, 2016
Last Updated
May 10, 2023