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The grisly deaths of the great composers show how some met an unfortunate end

From murders to parasitic disease and sexually transmitted infections, here’s how some of the most celebrated classical composers in history met their makers

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We used DNA from Beethoven's hair to shed light on his poor health – and stumbled upon a family secret

Many astonishingly creative people have lived lives cut tragically short by illness. Johannes Vermeer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Jane Austen, Franz Schubert and Emily Brontë are some famous examples.

The Conversation

DNA from Beethoven’s hair gives clues to ancestry, medical history and possible cause of death

A new study published Wednesday made several conclusions in regard to Ludwig van Beethoven’s ancestry and medical history.

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Beethoven may have drunk himself to death, scientists say after studying composer's hair

Researchers say he was predisposed to liver disease and infected with Hepatitis B, and combined with a love of wine it might have been the fatal combination

Daily Mirror

Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine attacked outside gym, 25 injured as ship tips over, and Prince William visits troops — as it happened

The news Australia is searching for, and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happened.

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Scientists sequence Beethoven's genome for clues into his painful past

Scientists have sequenced the genome of Ludwig van Beethoven from two-century-old locks of hair, and found clues about the ailments that plagued him in life.

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What made Beethoven sick? His hair DNA offers new clues

Since his death, scientists have long tried to piece together Beethoven’s medical history and have offered a variety of possible explanations for his many maladies.

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What Made Beethoven Sick? DNA from His Hair Offers Clues

Nearly 200 years after Ludwig van Beethoven's death, researchers pulled DNA from strands of his hair, searching for clues about the health problems and hearing loss that plagued him. They weren't able to crack the case of the German composer's deafness or severe stomach ailments. But they did find a…

Asharq Al-Awsat

What made Beethoven sick? DNA from his hair offers clues

Scientists have pulled DNA from Ludwig van Beethoven's hair to look for clues about his many health problems and hearing loss

The Independent UK

Beethoven’s bad liver may not have been solely down to alcohol, say experts

Cambridge study reveals the great composer experienced a hepatitis B infection and was at high risk for liver disease

The Guardian - UK

Beethoven's DNA from a tuft of hair reveals new insights into his health and family

An international team of scientists sequence Beethoven's DNA from tufts of hair cut from his wild thatch in an attempt to find a genetic root of what ailed him.

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Scientists sequence Beethoven’s genome using locks of his hair

The German composer and pianist began to suffer progressive hearing loss in his 20s.

The Independent UK

Symphonies reach parity: how female Australian composers made themselves heard

The country’s two most esteemed orchestras achieve 50% female representation for new compositions as years of lobbying, quotas and mentorship pay off

The Guardian - AU

McDonald's brings in bizarre new rules to keep customers calm after 5pm and stop yobs

Customers of a McDonald's restaurant in Wrexham will be treated to music by the likes of Beethoven and Bach to cool tensions after recent clashes between groups of yobs

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Who was Beethoven’s mysterious Elise? Historian concludes she never existed

The identity of the muse for Für Elise has long puzzled experts. A new book suggests it was named by someone else, after the composer’s death

The Times of India

Viral: 5-year-old self-taught pianist composes his own music

It takes years of practice and self-discipline to master a skill, to ace playing a musical instrument. But this little kid who is just 5 years old and a self-taught pianist has amazed netizens with his talent.

Chicago Sun-Times

New WFMT program brings fresh, young and hopefully hip perspective to classical music

While WFMT is constantly updating its musical repertory and presenting varied short-run series and specials, an inaugural show like “Sounds Classical” is a rarity.

The Independent UK

Czech museum to return original Beethoven score to heirs

A musical manuscript handwritten by Ludwig van Beethoven is getting returned to the heirs of the richest family in pre-World War II Czechoslovakia, whose members had to flee the country to escape the Holocaust

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Florence Price symphony receives breathtaking Symphony Center debut with CSO, Riccardo Muti

Put simply, this musical thunderclap from the past was a triumph. A cut to his finger early in the concert forced Muti to lead the orchestra sans baton.

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Handwritten Beethoven Letter Demanding More Pay Expected To Sell For 300,000 Dollars

The four-page note by the world-renowned musician is being auctioned by the Boston-based company RR Auction.

Zenger

Treasures Linked To Bonnie Prince Charlie, JK Rowling On Show For A Celebration Of Scottish History

Rare books, maps, documents, photographs and films and will be on display at the National Library of Scotland in Edinburgh.

Chicago Sun-Times

CSO, Riccardo Muti: a superb Beethoven No. 9 delivers ‘ode to joy at an awful moment of sadness’

As a show of support for Ukraine, Thursday night’s concert demonstrated there is no more fitting work for this dark moment than this landmark symphony, which sums up Beethoven’s lifelong belief in hope and freedom. It shows the best of what humanity has to offer while the world is witnessing…

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