Today is the 238th birthday of Ludwig van Beethoven. For all the time that has passed since he was born, his music is still played, performed and listened to by a large coterie of devoted fans.
Music is intangible, but the pleasure it conveys is very real. Most people know only his grander works; his symphonies, especially the ninth and also the 5th as well as his piano concertos are staples among those who don't listen to a lot of orchestral music. They should try his cello sonatas, trios and string quartets - delicacies akin to truffle and cardamom - which are truly the essence of his genius.
So let's wish a Happy Birthday to Ludwig and hope for many returns of the day
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If his music costs anything close to the price of truffles, I'll have to stick to the famous ones they play as soundtracks in movies.
Happy Birthday Ludwig!
The real question is, "Did Schroeder buy Lucy anything for Beethoven's birthday?"
CUT THE CAKE! CUT THE CAKE!
Lucyvanpelt
The name was Johann
johann von beethoven?
alwaysoldernyou
The joke was that Lucy and the whole gang were singing happy birthday and Lucy sings "Happy birthday dear Johann" and Shroeder goes bananas saying "Johann? Good grief, Johann?"
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