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March 26: On this Date--the Death of Beethoven

Beethoven on his Deathbed, 1827—Engraving by Joseph Danhauser

March 26 is also the centenary of Pierre Boulez.

On March 26, 1827, Ludwig van Beethoven died in his apartment in the Schwarzspanierhaus, Vienna at the age of 56, following a prolonged illness. Wednesday afternoon, in honor of this anniversary, Foley Schuler will be featuring some of the very last music composed by Beethoven as well as music of Luigi Cherubini—a favorite composer of Beethoven's—that was performed at his funeral 3 days later. Wednesday also marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of one of the leading figures in modern music, Pierre Boulez. On the afternoon program, in honor of the Boulez centenary, Foley will also be showcasing his brilliant work over the years as both composer and conductor.

Encouraged by creative parents, Foley began his music career at age 7, studying violin with Jean Manning at North Muskegon Public Schools. As a Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp camper, he became Blue Lake Public Radio’s first high school intern. Foley earned an English Literature degree from Hope College, and Masters in Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing from the Warren Wilson College. He has performed with the West Michigan (formerly West Shore) Symphony; served on the English Department faculty at Muskegon Community College, and been the Music, Art & Theatre reviewer for the Muskegon Chronicle. He follows his love of the arts around the globe, but says, “There is no place like the Blue Lake setting, sharing extraordinary music with our listeners.” Foley hosts Blue Lake Public Radio’s weekday classical music from 1 to 5 p.m. and “Sunday on Blue Lake”.