September 13, 1807
Beethoven's Mass in C major, Op. 86, is premiered, commissioned by Nikolaus I, Prince Esterházy, and displeasing him.
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On September 13, in the year 1807:
Beethoven's Mass in C major, Op. 86, is premiered, commissioned by Nikolaus I, Prince Esterházy, and displeasing him.
In music, the opus number is the "work number" that is assigned to a musical composition, or to a set of compositions, to indicate the chronological order of the composer's publication of that work.
Why September 13, 1807 matters:
Beethoven's Mass in C major, Op. 86, is premiered, commissioned by Nikolaus I, Prince Esterházy, and displeasing him.
What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.
Historical context: September 13, 1807
The 19th century transformed daily life through industrial tools, transport, urban infrastructure, and expanding education.
The event on this day: Beethoven's Mass in C major, Op. 86, is premiered, commissioned by Nikolaus I, Prince Esterházy, and displeasing him.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opus_number (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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