Iron Maiden - Running Free (First Japanese Tour)

But the Beethoven monument in Bonn can rightfully be called Liszt’s gift not only to the city, but to all true connoisseurs of art. It doesn’t matter that his only condition, set in 1839 when transferring the missing funds to the committee, so that Bartolini became the author of the monument, was not fulfilled: the choice fell on Ernst Julius Henel. If not for the contribution of Liszt, the shameful red tape, unworthy of the memory of the great Beethoven, would have become a stain not only for the Germans, but for all of humanity. Largely thanks to his efforts, the festivities on the occasion of the opening of the monument were extremely successful. However, contemporaries did not appreciate his selflessness - unjust criticism fell upon him. Deeply wounded and upset, Liszt left Bonn. Experiences soon led to a serious illness.To improve his health and restore strength, he went from Cologne to Baden-Baden.