19 DECEMBER 1970, page 26

Music Ludwig's Life And Loves

GILLIAN WIDDICOMBE Ludwig van Beethoven was born in Bonn on 16 December 1770. He was not, as he later encouraged the Viennese aristocracy to think, the natural son of a king. He......

Television

Kerr's kitchen Patrick Skene CATLING In this country, in this season, most people fortunately can look forward to a few days of bacchanalian plenty of food and drink. We wish......

Art

Ladies' nights EVAN ANTHONY Reviewing art shows can be a giddy business, particularly if you attend the openings. It isn't all champagne and white wine, though. There is, after......