Queen - Dear Friends

For a long time he was silent about his misfortune. For 1798 there were almost no letters; the memoirists also say almost nothing. Most likely, Beethoven also did not immediately seek treatment: he was not one of those who, at the first ailment, ran to the doctors. In addition, he was scared by the likelihood of publicity. The medical secret, of course, is akin to the secret of confession - but you never know what can happen! A confidential conversation in the office is sometimes overheard by an assistant or a curious handmaid - and in a few days they will discuss interesting news in all coffee houses on Graben.