BEETHOVEN 200 YEARS AGO TODAY: Wednesday, March 17, 1824 (approximately)

Today, or possibly yesterday, Beethoven receives the decree bearing bad news from the imperial Court that they aren’t in control of the permission to hold his Akademie benefit concert, and that he has to first get the approval of the High Police Director’s office.

Proofreading of the Missa Solemnis orchestral parts continues, slowly.