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| PRINCE LOBKOWITZ |
One of Beethoven's most important patrons was Prince Joseph Franz von Lobkowitz.
Prince Lobkowitz's palace is located in the center of Vienna's 1st District. Beethoven was a frequent guest of the Prince and dedicated many of his most famous works to him including the 3rd, 5th, and 6th Symphonies.
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| PALAIS LOBKOWITZ AROUND 1760 |
Prince Lobkowitz had a private orchestra at the palace. In 1804, this orchestra premiered Beethoven's groundbreaking Third Symphony in the hall of the palace.
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| ENTRANCE TO THE EROICA HALL |
Today, the Palais Lobkowitz is the site of Vienna's Theatre Museum and is open to the public.
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| EROICA ROOM INTERIOR |
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| EROICA ROOM CEILING |
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| BEAUTIFUL ARTWORK ON THE CELING OF THE EROICA ROOM |
