Beethoven Ring is an annual award by the association "Citizens for Beethoven" of the city of Bonn. (Citizens for Beethoven) is BonnâÂÂs largest cultural association. Its purpose is to promote BeethovenâÂÂs music and preserve his memory in the city of his birth. In a vote, the 1500 members of the "Citizens for Beethoven" determine one out of the five youngest artists at the Beethovenfest Bonn, that have interpreted a work of Beethoven. The official award ceremony takes place within the framework of a concert in the Beethoven-Haus. The ring is handcrafted as a unique piece from 18-karat rose gold and sterling silver.
Other Beethoven Rings were awarded by the Beethoven Society Vienna or the Wiener Musikakademie.
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